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Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

IT Training and Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,392.67 - $5,198.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

Under direction, the Instructional Designer II plans for, designs, develops, and manages multimedia products to support learning technology experiences for A&M System employees. These products include in-person, virtual and on demand materials. They complete individual project work and support the organization's website where materials are housed. The Instructional Designer II also supports various educational activities for users of shared technologies within the A&M System.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Design and Development:

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop training materials that support a curriculum for learning how to use various workplace technologies.

• Develops high-quality and accessible video, online courses, PowerPoints, job aids, reference guides, and instructional text for a variety of shared technologies.

• Supports the department with instructional design needs such as needs assessment, storyboarding, creating, and monitoring product development timelines.

• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.

• Leads others through the design process.

  Technology and Multimedia Support:

• Support seasonal multimedia product updates based on new technology updates and implementations.

• Supports the department in providing consultations on best practices for utilizing multimedia to facilitate learning experiences in support of quality end-user experience.

• Assists with the departmental website and ensures the accuracy of its information along with providing technical support.

• Supports the department's annual IT Shared Services Conference.

  • Utilizes a variety of technologies to both develop materials and store files.

Continuous Improvement and Evaluation:

• Evaluates materials and processes for continuous improvement including the use of data collection and synthesizing data.

• Effectively documents standard procedures for developing, updating, and publishing training materials.

• Analyzes technical problems with products and uses systematic processes to provide solutions and document solutions implemented for future use.

  • Follows departmental procedures for maintaining products in a safe and secure environment.

Project Management and Communication:

• Actively participates in planning for new development projects and at times leads the development efforts as needed.

• Organizes and prioritizes tasks according to competing deadlines.

• Communicates status updates on work regularly to team members and departmental leadership.

Professional Development:

• Engages in ongoing professional development and stays current with research, trends, and best practices in Learning & Development, Learning Technology, and instructional design.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge and application of learning, adult learning theory, learning technology and theory and practice.- Strong knowledge of instructional design and how to apply ID models used to design and develop instruction.

• Mid-level skills in using eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline and Adobe Captivate; video development and editing skills using technology such as Camtasia.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Ability to plan work according to deadlines and adjust as needed independently.

• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines while leading and/or collaborating with others.

• Ability to work and build rapport with, speak in front of, and facilitate small groups (SMEs, presentations) representing diverse populations.

• Strong professional communication skills both written and verbal (technical and business).

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• High attention to detail, quality, delivering results, handling and maintaining confidential and sensitive information, as well as care and concern for customers and our team.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  Other Requirements:

  Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.