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Senior Instructional Designer
Job Number: 2021-38417
Category: Information Technology
Location: North Quincy, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: ForHealth Consulting
Department: Commonwealth Medicine - Disability & Community Service - W401950
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 75
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: May 15, 2022

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the general direction of the Sr. Director or designee, the Sr. Instructional Designer functions in all phases of instructional technology design and implementation including the analysis of user needs, technology and curriculum design, review, programming and implementation of information technology projects which relate to the educational missions of the University.  The Sr. Instructional Designer communicates well with faculty and staff  through all phases of development and support, serves as a consultant in all areas of curriculum design and evaluation, and performs duties in a manner consistent with a complex, diverse, dynamic hardware and software environment that serves a complex medical/education community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with faculty, staff ,and/or vendors on needs assessment, design strategies, learning styles, instructional strategies and course design for technology-based learning. 
  • Assist in the design and development of tools to facilitate product of technology-based learning products.
  • Assist faculty and staff with the design of technology-based curriculum materials, develop programs, activities, workshops and demonstrations designed to engage faculty and staff in the design, development, and integration of technology into their courses and training programs.
  • Lead a team to determine processes, procedures, and design for electronic curriculum projects.
  • Provide training and support for technology-based curriculum; assists in developing and maintaining proper technical and user documentation for each system in a consistent and structured manner.
  • Insure quality control through testing and debugging of all systems for accuracy, completeness, and system integrity.  Develop procedures to assure the smooth transition of new systems and enhancements into operational status.
  • At the overall project level, develop comprehensive project plans, manage projects effectively and proactively act upon work assignments.
  • Independently seek advice and proactively coordinate project/staff activities with Information Technology’ staff and vendors.
  • Interact effectively (verbally, written, etc.) with users through various phases of design, implementation and maintenance to ensure the delivery and use of application consistent with agreed upon project goals.
  • Supervises staff as assigned.  Participates in recruiting and staff performance reviews as assigned.
  • Lead in performing technical services necessary to support the continuous delivery of service including: application enhancement, project tracking, development of software development utilities and application development procedures and the like.
  • Continue development of skills and expertise in present and emerging instructional technologies by participating in formal training when possible and by independent self-teaching and tutorials.
  • Help define, acts in accordance and in coordination with information technology standards as determined by IT
  • Publishes research reports in peer journals.
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters Degree or equivalent in Education, Instructional Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of demonstrated experience in higher education; working with faculty and staff as an instructional design consultant.
  • Five years of experience in the design and development of technology-based courseware in a production environment including web and video based instructional materials
  • Five years of demonstrated progressive experience in applying formal methods of application development, including project management, and project planning
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with technology-based courseware design, development and evaluation techniques.
  • Demonstrated progressive experience in presentation to diverse audience; effective verbal and written communication competence.
  • Solid interpersonal skills; ability to work well with people of all levels of expertise and comfort in varied organizational relationships
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations.
  • This position is expected to work in the Quincy-based office two days per week and remaining time WFH.

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