INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

R-00458
GC Grossmont College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Department: Learning & Technology Resource Center

Location: Grossmont College

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Shift Differential: None

Starting Salary Range:
Range: CL-44; $5,319 (Step A) or $5,625 (Step B) Monthly
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: July 2019
Job Description
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, develop, plan, program and implement a variety of faculty and staff instructional design support services. Provide instructional design and technical assistance support to faculty and staff utilizing online instructional modalities. Collaborate with the Distance Education Coordinator, college administration, and District Information Systems personnel. Work under limited supervision within a broad framework of standards, policies and procedures, including Federal, State and college requirements pertaining to accessibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer the learning management system.
• Assist in the development of courses using the institutionally adopted learning management system.
• Assist and support faculty and staff with the institutionally adopted learning management system and supplementary tools.
• Design, develop, and deliver workshops and training to faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices.
• Train and provide consultation to faculty on technical and instructional design skills necessary for developing engaging and accessible courses.
• Assist faculty with understanding and meeting accessibility compliance requirements for courses.
• Train faculty and staff to design and produce learning materials in a variety of multimedia formats to support teaching and learning.
• Work with faculty and staff to facilitate the creation, design and implementation of courses.
• Provide assistance to faculty in technology tools and methods, use of instructional software, and effective uses of multimedia.
• Research and make recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, instructional technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning.
• Communicate with faculty and staff to resolve problems, research solutions, consult with vendors, and prepare documentation.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings, seminars, trade shows, vendor demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Serve as the primary campus support for faculty and staff problems and concerns regarding the learning management system(s).
• Maintain currency in computing and educational technologies, resources and methods.
• Participate in the planning for current and future college distance learning needs.
• Demonstrate and utilize excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Serve on a variety of campus and district-wide committees.
• Utilize strong instructional design skills and abilities.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Provide design input, implementation and maintenance of Learning Management System (LMS) based instructional activities.
• Implement and maintain web-based multi-media, including audio, video and software tools.
• Maintain records for campus and district reporting needs.
• Act as the secondary contact person for user questions related to the functionality of the college website and assist in resolving problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Theories and models of distance learning and instructional design.
• Principles of human learning and cognition applied to design and use of technology-based learning systems.
• Educational technology including methodologies used in teaching and learning.
• Principles of LMS design and instructional material development.
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Learning management systems
• Audio/video software tools.
• Web presentation tools and methodologies.
• Learning management tools, methodologies, and current industry trends.
• Operation and capabilities of computer equipment.
• Technical aspects in field of specialty.
• Federal and State regulations for ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Section 508 compliance.

ABILITY TO:

• Write and maintain HTML, CSS and JavaScript code that meets current web and accessibility standards.
• Assist faculty with the design and development of an online learning course.
• Train faculty and staff in the design and development of institutionally adopted learning management system and instructional materials.
• Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions. Apply task analysis methodologies.
• Meet scheduled timelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn, interpret and successfully apply college policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Administer and communicate new learning management system releases.
• Maintain currency of qualifications for area of assignment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Work independently with little direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information technology, educational technology, or a related field and at least two years of demonstrated professional and/or educational experience. Course work or certificate in Instructional Design preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment; subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling; subject to eyestrain and repetitive hand motions from computer; frequent interruptions.

* Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Additional Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Application must be completed in one sitting. Incomplete or unsubmitted applications cannot be saved.

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Position specific required documents:

• Complete and current resume
• 1-2 page cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position.

*NOTE* the cover letter is also used while screening your application materials to gain information about your qualifications.

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GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.





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