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Senior Instructional Designer and Technologist - Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Employer: Georgetown University
Location: Washington D.C.

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Instructional Design, Technology, Instructional Technology & Design
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Senior Instructional Designer and Technologist - Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Sr. Instructional Designer and Technologist - Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

The Sr. Instructional Designer and Technologist position will lead the development of courses across all modalities and delivery methods (i.e. on-campus, online, hybrid, and remote) as well as support the management of the instructional design team and related processes.

The Sr. Instructional Designer and Technologist is an academic and administrative leader for SCS's Online Operations Team. This position is responsible for ensuring that programs fulfill their mission in terms of academic excellence by providing oversight of the design, development, delivery, revision, and maintenance processes for courses and programs across the School's portfolio.

The role supports efforts to develop and maintain quality standards for teaching. S/he provides leadership in collecting, analyzing, and distributing data on the quality of instructional design, teaching, and learning for online and multimodal courses and programs. The Sr. Instructional Design & Technology Specialist contributes to efforts to design, develop, and implement training and professional development opportunities for faculty related to teaching and learning online, on-campus, and multimodal courses.

The creation and delivery of online and multimodal courses and programs is a significant undertaking that requires major effort coordinating external resources (vendors, state accrediting agencies), Main Campus entities (Library, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar's Office, UIS) and within SCS (Marketing, Academic Departments, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and IT).

On a day-to-day basis, the Sr. Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with Faculty Directors, instructional designers, videographers, and graphic designers; serve as online operations liaison to the SCS Marketing, Admissions, and Academic Affairs teams; and interact with representatives from various SCS Departments and Programs. External to SCS, this position works with Georgetown University Information Services (UIS) and other central departments, as well as software and services vendors.

Qualifications

Master's degree, prefer candidates with a Ph.D. in Education, Educational Administration, Online Learning, Online Multimedia Development, or related field.
5+ years of strong project management experience on technology and/or education projects.
5+ years' experience developing, launching, and maintaining online educational programs at various stages of growth, preferably at an institute of higher education.
3-5 years' experience working with third-party online delivery vendors/platforms in a partnership setting a plus.
3-5 years' experience with online instructional design methods, tools, and pedagogies.
2 years' experience with systematic collection and analysis of market data, and data-driven planning.
3-5 years' experience working with leading online technology platforms: Moodle, Blackboard, Adobe Connect, Kaltura, and others.
Familiarity with the following other technologies is desirable: Windows Networking, Mac OS, Windows OS, MS Office products

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of management experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong managerial ability. Ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives.
Strong writing and communication skills, including comfort with public presentations to a wide range of audiences.
Ability to research a diverse array of topics and distill the key messages in preparation for presentations about the School of Continuing Studies
Ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical, and, administrative staff and to integrate resources on a timely and organized basis.
Sound management skills, ability to think strategically while balancing several complex agendas.
Established skills in planning and managing multiple, diverse, and organizational needs
Demonstrated expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Commitment to the mission of the School of Continuing Studies, and the vision of Dean.
A sense of humor, and a desire to work with a variety of people in expanding the work of the SCS
Possess character that combines integrity, the highest standards of ethics, and the determination to be an effective team member.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.

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