Learning Designer I

Job ID: 21228
Location: Tampa, FL
Department Number/Name: 0-4601-000 / Innovative Education
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9558 / Instruct/Multimedia Developer
Hiring Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Position Number: 00005010 and 00023526

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Innovative Education is an academic support unit that partners with USF's colleges to develop, market and recruit students into the university's most innovative programs. Services include online faculty development, online course design and development, program development, marketing, recruitment, admissions support and related services.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Learning Designer I participates in learning design projects including the development of instructional materials and media-rich online courses. This position collaborates with other learning designers and internal staff to design and develop interactive and media-rich online courses and digital content, assessing learner and faculty needs to determine appropriate and creative delivery methods. Demonstrates expertise in Learning Design theories, principles and implementation performing thorough content analysis to ensure grammar, organization, and purpose are clear for intended audience. Directly supports the efforts of the learning design team in designing and developing high-quality online courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Project Manager, participates in learning design projects including the development of instructional materials and media-rich online courses.
• Collaborates with learning designers and other internal staff to design and develop interactive and media-rich online courses and digital content.
• Under the guidance from the Project Manager, produces digital assets and multimedia solutions while adhering to quality standards, student learning outcomes, and production timelines.
• Performs thorough content analysis to ensure grammar, organization, and purpose are clear for intended audience.
• Assesses learner and faculty needs to determine appropriate and creative delivery methods.
• Demonstrates experience in Learning Design theories, principles and implementation.
• Evaluates online courses and makes recommendations for improvements based on the on the Florida Quality Review process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in education, technical writing, digital media or related field, with two years of experience in related position.  Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Design, Adult Education or similar.
• At least 2 years of instructional design experience required, preferably in a course development role.
• Experience with Articulate or other rapid course.
• Experience as a learning designer or instructional designer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Portfolio must be included. Demonstrates expertise in online/web-based or media-rich content design, development and delivery. Proficiency in creating multimedia assets for digital learning, using technologies such as Articulate, Adobe, and Camtasia development software.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 21228

Posting Date: 05/24/2019

Posting End Date: 06/23/2019

How To Apply
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Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

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About USF
The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The USF System includes three institutions:  USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees in the USF System, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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