Instructional Designer I

Job Description:

Instructional Designer I

Description

Job Title
Instructional Designer I

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Instructional Designer I

$3,937.50/month

Staff Position

2 Positions to be Filled

RELLIS Campus

The Instructional Designer I serves a team of curriculum experts developing online, instructor-led online, and face-to-face courses at the Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute at the Texas A&M University RELLIS Campus. Curriculum staff maintains a suite of courses designed for utilities, code enforcement, environment, health and safety, transportation, heavy equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, water and wastewater as well as critical infrastructure personnel. Plays part of world-class training efforts by executing an established curriculum development process that includes working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and design team members to identify training needs, prepare learning objectives, and define and sequence course content for classroom and online learning. Utilizes knowledge of adult education theory, various learning modes, effective information, and instructional design principles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the training programs. Works with SMEs to review and update existing programs to adapt courses to changing industry needs and objectives. Works with the Curriculum Coordinator to establish project requirements, lead development meetings, and track and report project progress while working within the established budget and timeline limitations.

This position reports to the Curriculum Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles or a high school diploma/GED with four years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.)
  
• No experience required with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
  

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design/Technology, or closely related field.
  
• Two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
  
• Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Professional, and Adobe Photoshop.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design/Technology, or closely related field.
  
• Two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
  
• Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Professional, and Adobe Photoshop.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Extended use of standard office equipment.
  
• Ability to communicate using a telephone and computer keyboard.
  
• Maintain physical conditioning consistent with designing, developing, and deploying curriculum for classroom and online training delivery.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage projects and facilitate working groups.
  
• Knowledge of Bloom's taxonomy, instructional design models, adult learning principles, and graphic design.
  
• Ability to work in office and design software programs Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone
  

Notifications:

• This position is security-sensitive.
  
• This position may include up to 10% travel.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
  
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
  
• As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Curriculum Design, Development, and Deployment-80%:

• Designs and develops curriculum and course materials for traditional classroom training delivery programs for both the student and the instructor.
  
• Follows established development processes and guidelines to ensure efficiency and that curriculum meets required standards.
  
• Facilitates working meetings assigned to phased curriculum development efforts.
  
• Supports the creation of all course objectives as well as course activities and assessment elements to reinforce all learning objectives.
  
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and originality of technical documentation.
  
• Formats content and graphics using prescribed software.
  
• Creates and revises course presentation slides and instructional visual aids necessary to maintain alignment with course goals and objectives.
  
• Conducts focused technical reviews of all curriculum materials received for assignment for proper use of terminology, style, direction, content, grammar, diction, punctuation, and clarity, and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to ensure standardization.
  
• Formats, edits, proofs, prepares, and submits training manuals and other associated training materials for review by the development team and for final submission.
  
• Prepares and deploys documents for professional printing or publishing through other means as specified by the Curriculum Manager.
  

Curriculum Design Team Lead-15%:

• Promotes collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among design teams.
  
• Works with subject matter experts, instructors, and other design team members to ensure the accuracy and validity of the training design and methodology.
  
• Ensures alignment exists between the curriculum, assessments, and applicable standards.
  

Instructional Design Projects Research and Structure-5%:

• Researches and obtains available resources, permissions, and curriculum content for course development.
  
• Establishes project scope, timeline, goals, and objectives.
  
• Monitors project progress and deliver required reports.
  

Other Duties:

• Performs additional work duties as assigned.
  

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.