Job Title: Instructional Designer-Academic Technology Specialist
PVN ID: HO-2302-005447
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: HOSTOS C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Instructional Designer Job Description

The Academic Technology Specialist provides guidance, training, and support to faculty from all disciplines to implement academic technologies that enhance instruction and promote student engagement and success. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, innovative, deadline-oriented, team player, manages complex projects, and collaborates with faculty and other stakeholders to improve student outcomes. Primary duties include training and support for the university's LMS and other academic technologies across learning modalities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide faculty with guidance and support in effectively integrating academic technologies for teaching and learning across all modalities.
  • Create engaging and interactive learning experiences using multimedia tools and technologies to meet the educational and training needs of both faculty and students.
  • Develop educational programs and instructional materials that prioritize accessibility and follow the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), while still addressing the training and educational requirements of both faculty and students.
  • Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of instructional resources and training programs and make improvement recommendations.
  • Collaborate with academic departments and programs to create, improve, and provide instructional design resources and services.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and advances in instructional design and learning technologies.

Other Duties

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of UDL, user experience (UX) and responsive design
  • Advanced knowledge of learning management systems such as Blackboard and D2L, and course authoring and academic integrity tools.
  • Knowledge of multi-modal course design & development, as well as instructional design frameworks.
  • Proficiency in multimedia tools and technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, SnagIt, among others.
  • Proficiency in utilizing real-time video conferencing tools like Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, and MS Teams.
  • Proficiency in using Office and Productivity Apps, such as MS Office, Office 365, Google Suite, and others.
  • Experience with project management and leadership skills.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of educational policies and laws, such as FERPA, TEACH Act, and Copyright and Fair Use.
  • Ability to be resourceful and find solutions using available resources.
  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with others.
  • Ability to design with a keen eye for user experience
  • Familiar with social media and digital communication platforms.
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress is preferred.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in instructional design and development
  • Master's degree preferred, but not required.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Closing Date
Apr 11, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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