Instructional Designer

Summary

Penn State University is a higher education institution whose College of Agricultural Sciences Digital Education Non-Credit team develops online education programs. The Instructional Designer collaborates with instructional designers, multimedia specialists, and subject matter experts to design, develop, evaluate, and revise online courses, workforce trainings, and educational videos. The role also manages course content in the learning management system, conducts course checkups, copyedits materials, and supports continuous improvement of team processes.

Responsibilities

• The Instructional Designer works collaboratively to design, develop, evaluate, and revise online courses, workforce trainings, and educational videos
• They apply instructional design principles, quality standards, and team SOPs to create engaging content, assessments, and multimedia-supported learning experiences within the learning management system (LMS)
• This includes: determining learning outcomes; outlining and developing written materials; and designing multimedia
• The instructional designer inputs course materials to the LMS, edits LMS settings, and troubleshoots LMS issues
• The Instructional Designer also conducts course checkups and copyedits courses and multimedia assets to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and adherence to style guidelines
• They contribute to daily digital education team operations and support continuous improvement of team processes

Skills

• Instructional design experience
• Knowledge of online learning theory and pedagogical principles
• Experience with learning management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong word-smithing skills to enhance comprehension of written material
• Digital file organization skills
• Interpersonal, project management, and time management abilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and finish projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to collaborate closely with a diverse group of people, including writers, designers, faculty, staff, and other professionals
• Master's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Experience with technical writing, copyediting, and/or multimedia asset design is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Instructional design experience
• Knowledge of online learning theory and pedagogical principles
• Experience with learning management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong word-smithing skills to enhance comprehension of written material
• Digital file organization skills
• Interpersonal, project management, and time management abilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and finish projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to collaborate closely with a diverse group of people, including writers, designers, faculty, staff, and other professionals
• Master's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S

Nice to Haves

• Experience with technical writing, copyediting, and/or multimedia asset design is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children