Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

SUMMARY

The instructional designer reports to the director of CIDT for Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This person will provide instructional design services, which will include preparation of shells and templates and assist professors as they build quality online courses. The instructional designer will consult with faculty, review courses, make recommendations, and assist in the building process within the LMS for both Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Murray State College. The instructional designer will manage assigned training for faculty to develop the technological skills needed to effectively deliver their courses in the online format. The instructional designer will also oversee the training of student workers in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide Instructional Design Services

a. Prepare and deliver course shells to faculty.

b. Fulfill course copy requests and assist with cleanup and preparation of courses.

c. Consult with faculty regarding online course design.

d. Review courses as assigned and provide feedback to instructors.

e. Assist faculty with course building and modifications within the LMS.

B. Manage Assigned Trainings and Technical Support

a. Assist faculty in becoming proficient with technologies needed for online course delivery.

b. Promote the use of interactive technologies in online courses.

c. Provide technical support for walk-ins, calls, emails, OS Ticket, and Live Chat

d. Ensure that student worker responses for technical support requests are timely, appropriate, and accurate

C. Manage Support delivered to Murray State College

a. Serve as primary liaison for support delivered to Murray State College

b. Prepare, maintain, and deliver templates, trainings, and other services for Murray State College as needed.

c. Train student workers in Murray's LMS and standard operating procedures for associated services rendered.

D. Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design
• 1-3 years' experience working with content inside an LMS as an instructor or support staff
• Strong written/ technical writing skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Proficient with basic applications of Microsoft Office, email, and an LMS
• Familiarity with ADA compliance needs for digital content
• Strong time management and organizational skills

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design
• Experience building courses within the Canvas and/or Blackboard LMS
• Technical support and/or instructional design experience
• Quality Matters Certification(s)
• Familiarity with additional programs used at Southeastern and Murray State College (i.e. Respondus, Zoom, InSpace, Yuja Video, Yuja Panorama, TurnItIn, Tutor.com, Google Suite, Adobe Applications, etc.)
• Digital Portfolio demonstrating any required or preferred skills and experience listed above or relating to the job duties for this position (may be delivered via a formal portfolio platform or a link to a cloud drive with organized files)

Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.

The preferred start date is July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.