St. Petersburg College

Instructional Design Specialist [ID: 877]

Position Summary:

Incumbents in this class perform professional-level activities requiring specialized skills in an area such as instructional design, web design, interactive learning, and related instructional resources. Incumbent responsibilities include supporting staff and faculty in instructional design, virtual campus and computing services through providing training and instruction; researching data and information; and making recommendations for upgrades in hardware, software, equipment, and current technology in the field.

Typical Essential Duties

Support the design, development and delivery of all online courses and programs for SPC
Provide instructional design options to faculty involved in developing and/or revising online courses.
Conduct course reviews and provide recommendations to eFaculty Mentors, peer review team and program administrators to ensure the quality and timely completion of online courses
Facilitate the design and development of course content, course assessments and learning activities
Guide the integration of new instructional strategies to engage students, promote active learning, achieve learning outcomes and improve student success.
Assist instructors in completing required professional development, understanding expectations and preparing for course delivery.
Assist instructors in using the grade book so that grades can be successfully pushed to Peoplesoft.
Collaborate with Instructional Technology Technicians to design, revise, develop and deliver professional development workshops for online instructors.
Work with program administrators, faculty and Instructional Technology Technicians on special projects such as MOOCs, tutorials, social networking applications, open educational resources, etc.
Interacts with the course delivery manager to resolve technical problems expediently.

Support the design, development and delivery of all online courses and programs for SPC
Provide instructional design options to faculty involved in developing and/or revising online courses.
Conduct course reviews and provide recommendations to eFaculty Mentors, peer review team and program administrators to ensure the quality and timely completion of online courses
Facilitate the design and development of course content, course assessments and learning activities
Guide the integration of new instructional strategies to engage students, promote active learning, achieve learning outcomes and improve student success.
Assist instructors in completing required professional development, understanding expectations and preparing for course delivery.
Assist instructors in using the grade book so that grades can be successfully pushed to PeopleSoft.
Collaborate with Instructional Technology Technicians to design, revise, develop and deliver professional development workshops for online instructors.
Work with program administrators, faculty and Instructional Technology Technicians on special projects such as MOOCs, tutorials, social networking applications, open educational resources, etc.
Interacts with the course delivery manager to resolve technical problems expediently.

Compensation: $53,707.34 - $75,190.28

Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree in education or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years experience implementing and utilizing instructional technology.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Learning outcomes analysis and instructional design principles;
Research methods;
Academic course technologies;
Image/video manipulation techniques;
Training techniques;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Knowledge:

Learning outcomes analysis and instructional design principles;
Research methods;
Academic course technologies;
Image/video manipulation techniques;
Training techniques;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Evaluating software applications;
Identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues;
Converting files;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Teamwork with faculty in subject matter
Providing customer service;
Maintaining records;
Training end-users and faculty members;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Evaluating software applications;
Identifying, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues;
Converting files;
Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
Teamwork with faculty in subject matter
Providing customer service;
Maintaining records;
Training end-users and faculty members;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Oversees activities, analyzes, and provides training and support to staff and faculty in designing and creating coursework curriculum and delivery.	Daily 30%
2.	Plans, implements, and analyzes instructional design solutions in an academic environment; defines requirements for useful, logical, and effective solutions.	Daily 30%
3.	Coordinates online course design which requires conferring with faculty to determine needs and instructional design capabilities; training and supporting users; administering course software; and/or other related duties.	Daily 20%
4.	Develops and maintains internal and external partnerships to maximize effectiveness of educational programs and market offerings to outside sources.	Daily 10%
5.	Conducts research related to academic instructional design tools and makes recommendations for hardware and software upgrade.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Oversees activities, analyzes, and provides training and support to staff and faculty in designing and creating coursework curriculum and delivery.	Daily 30%
2.	Plans, implements, and analyzes instructional design solutions in an academic environment; defines requirements for useful, logical, and effective solutions.	Daily 30%
3.	Coordinates online course design which requires conferring with faculty to determine needs and instructional design capabilities; training and supporting users; administering course software; and/or other related duties.	Daily 20%
4.	Develops and maintains internal and external partnerships to maximize effectiveness of educational programs and market offerings to outside sources.	Daily 10%
5.	Conducts research related to academic instructional design tools and makes recommendations for hardware and software upgrade.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.