Tri-C
Director, Instructional Design & Learning Excellence
Tri-C, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Director, Instructional Design & Learning Excellence
Department:
Instructional Design & Learning Excellence
Location:
Jerry Sue Thornton Center
Reports To:
Associate Vice President
Recruitment Type:
External/Internal
Requisition ID:
req5366
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
Standard College Hours
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Responsible for the planning, implementation, and quality ofinstructional design and academic training to support faculty and students.Manages the instructional design, development projects, and the design team.Provides leadership for accreditation, accessibility, compliance, and onlinelearning-related considerations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages personnel and daily Instructional Design & Learning Excellence departmental operations supporting the instructional design and technology needs of the Centers for Learning Excellence (CLE)s, Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT), Academic Professional Development/Faculty Development TeamGuides the Instructional Design & Learning Excellence team in supporting faculty instructional needs on each campus and collegewide projects (as needed)Serves as Budget Unit Leader for the Instructional Design & Learning Excellence departmental budget, including budget development, preparation, spending, and trackingPartners with the AVP Academic Professional Development, Instructional Design & Online Learning; Executive Director, OLAT; and Director of Faculty Development to establish and execute division and departmental strategy, goals, and prioritiesManages assigned staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluationManages the creation and upkeep of benchmarking quality coursesOversees all aspects of the quality of the course/template creation processFosters collaboration among disciplines, works with faculty, staff, and administrators college-wide to achieve a shared vision for the CollegeProvides leadership to staff in the design, development, and delivery of technology-mediated learningCollaborates with Faculty Development in the planning and delivery of faculty trainingCollaborates with Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) to support the development and implementation of college-wide Online Learning & Academic Technology initiativesCollaborates with Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) to conduct research, testing, and implementation of new and emerging technologies related to academic and instructional needsResearches and stays current on contemporary issues relating to course development and quality assurance of technology-mediated learning, including copyright/intellectual property, course design standards, and accessibilityPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's degree in a related fieldMinimum of six years of demonstrated significant operations, process, and project management experience in a role related to instructional design, technology, and trainingDemonstrated experience hiring, training, developing, scheduling, supervising, and managing the work performance of othersDemonstrated experience and familiarity with D2L's Brightspace, Blackboard Learn or other Learning Management SystemsDemonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESWorks accurately with strong attention to detail and can see projects to fruitionPossess comprehensive knowledge of online accessibility, and the ability to use in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus and needsDemonstrated experience as an instructional designer or course developerAbility to effectively complete work assignments independentlyDemonstrated advanced project management skillsDemonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to facilitate work teams comprised of internal and external stakeholdersStrong time management skills and ability to work effectively under the stress of timelinesAbility to facilitate and garner top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issuesAbility to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflictsAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality of workPossesses excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to collaborate with both internal and external agenciesAbility to work across organizational lines and effectively with various disciplinary faculty, program faculty, program managers, and deansPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIESCollaborationCommunicationsQuality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusContinuous Improvement
IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIESAdaptabilityTime Utilization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's Degree or higher in educational technology, instructional technology, instructional design, or educationDemonstrated experience writing and securing grantsDemonstrated experience in the implementation of innovative learning modelsDemonstrated experience working in a higher education environmentDemonstrated online teaching experience at the college levelLeadership and participation in national groups in online learning (Educause, WCET, OLC, etc.)
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(Thedemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
Special Note:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
Department:
Instructional Design & Learning Excellence
Location:
Jerry Sue Thornton Center
Reports To:
Associate Vice President
Recruitment Type:
External/Internal
Requisition ID:
req5366
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
Standard College Hours
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Responsible for the planning, implementation, and quality ofinstructional design and academic training to support faculty and students.Manages the instructional design, development projects, and the design team.Provides leadership for accreditation, accessibility, compliance, and onlinelearning-related considerations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages personnel and daily Instructional Design & Learning Excellence departmental operations supporting the instructional design and technology needs of the Centers for Learning Excellence (CLE)s, Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT), Academic Professional Development/Faculty Development TeamGuides the Instructional Design & Learning Excellence team in supporting faculty instructional needs on each campus and collegewide projects (as needed)Serves as Budget Unit Leader for the Instructional Design & Learning Excellence departmental budget, including budget development, preparation, spending, and trackingPartners with the AVP Academic Professional Development, Instructional Design & Online Learning; Executive Director, OLAT; and Director of Faculty Development to establish and execute division and departmental strategy, goals, and prioritiesManages assigned staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluationManages the creation and upkeep of benchmarking quality coursesOversees all aspects of the quality of the course/template creation processFosters collaboration among disciplines, works with faculty, staff, and administrators college-wide to achieve a shared vision for the CollegeProvides leadership to staff in the design, development, and delivery of technology-mediated learningCollaborates with Faculty Development in the planning and delivery of faculty trainingCollaborates with Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) to support the development and implementation of college-wide Online Learning & Academic Technology initiativesCollaborates with Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) to conduct research, testing, and implementation of new and emerging technologies related to academic and instructional needsResearches and stays current on contemporary issues relating to course development and quality assurance of technology-mediated learning, including copyright/intellectual property, course design standards, and accessibilityPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's degree in a related fieldMinimum of six years of demonstrated significant operations, process, and project management experience in a role related to instructional design, technology, and trainingDemonstrated experience hiring, training, developing, scheduling, supervising, and managing the work performance of othersDemonstrated experience and familiarity with D2L's Brightspace, Blackboard Learn or other Learning Management SystemsDemonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESWorks accurately with strong attention to detail and can see projects to fruitionPossess comprehensive knowledge of online accessibility, and the ability to use in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus and needsDemonstrated experience as an instructional designer or course developerAbility to effectively complete work assignments independentlyDemonstrated advanced project management skillsDemonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to facilitate work teams comprised of internal and external stakeholdersStrong time management skills and ability to work effectively under the stress of timelinesAbility to facilitate and garner top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issuesAbility to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflictsAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality of workPossesses excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to collaborate with both internal and external agenciesAbility to work across organizational lines and effectively with various disciplinary faculty, program faculty, program managers, and deansPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIESCollaborationCommunicationsQuality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusContinuous Improvement
IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIESAdaptabilityTime Utilization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's Degree or higher in educational technology, instructional technology, instructional design, or educationDemonstrated experience writing and securing grantsDemonstrated experience in the implementation of innovative learning modelsDemonstrated experience working in a higher education environmentDemonstrated online teaching experience at the college levelLeadership and participation in national groups in online learning (Educause, WCET, OLC, etc.)
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(Thedemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
Special Note:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.