Pennsylvania College of Technology

Instructional Designer

Pennsylvania College of Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Williamsport • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $63,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Create compelling course content and engaging learning activities that enhance retention and transfer of knowledge from our online and face-to-face workforce training delivered to nontraditional adult learners.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design and develop new learning experiences and manage current solutions accessed by WD's online learners as well as curriculum used by trainers.
  • Design, develop, and maintain online tutorials and help guides.
  • Work collaboratively with Workforce Development staff, subject matter experts, and stakeholders in the process of identifying learning objectives and creating content that supports them.
  • Work with subject matter experts to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer for nontraditional learners.
  • Develop distance learning assessment instruments and methods based on feedback from subject matter experts.
  • Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
  • Create visual instructional graphics.
  • Manage curricula documentation and organization of curricula files in shared drives and the LMS.
  • Provide supporting instructional applications related to webbased testing, surveys and interactive technologies.
  • Lead creation, setup and maintenance of all LMS based coursework.
  • Research and make recommendations to the Workforce Development leadership team in establishing and enforcing LMS user policies and privileges and streamlining operations for courses related to the LMS.
  • Coordinate internal testing for compatibility and accessibility on all content prior to release.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology/Design, Web and Interactive Media, Graphic Arts, or Web Design, OR, equivalent combination of education and work experience that qualifies the individual to perform the functions of the position.
  • Master's Degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related discipline.
  • Two (2) years experience in instructional technology related production, OR, equivalent combination of education and significant experience.
  • Experience in designing multimedia and web-based applications for business, industry or higher education or adult learners.
  • Proven experience with learning management systems.
  • Experience using Windows-based or Macintosh microcomputers and related web development software.
  • Proven experience successfully managing complex projects from planning through completion.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on projects.
  • Experience in continuous improvement efforts and developing best practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
  • Ability to develop, evaluate, and improve instructional material to a nontraditional adult learner population with diverse cultural backgrounds and learning capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability with computers and requisite software packages utilized in digital design and website development and electronic publishing environments.
  • Positive work attitude, ability to motivate others.
  • Strong sense of professional responsibility and conduct and commitment to customer service, results orientation, teamwork and collaboration.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Superior organizational and project management skills, including the ability to successfully deal with a variety of assignments simultaneously to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work based on changing needs.
  • Ability to evaluate processes and training content, anticipate operational difficulties, be responsive in a dynamic environment with emerging opportunities, and recommend strategies for solutions and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to develop content following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and familiarity with Section 508 guidelines.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Demonstrated proficient computer skills including MS Office applications, web-based video conferencing platforms such as Teams and Zoom, databases, and information sharing in an electronic network environment.
  • Visual design skills (Captivate, Photoshop, Illustrator or other) and ability to storyboard.
  • Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System.
Benefits
  • medical and dental insurances
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University
  • and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
instructional designmultimedia designweb-based applicationslearning management systemsproject managementcontent developmentassessment instrumentsvisual instructional graphicsWeb Content Accessibility Guidelinescourse development software
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsteamworkcollaborationcustomer serviceresults orientationmotivationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology/DesignMaster's Degree in Instructional Technologyvalid driver's license