Careers Job Description
General Description
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies:
The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking for a seamless way to transition from an associate degree into a bachelor’s degree, complete a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.
Drawing on CUNY's nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, the School's programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.
Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education. CUNY SPS was ranked in the top 5% in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
Within CUNY SPS, the Office of Professional Education and Workplace Learning (PEWL) designs custom workplace learning programs to help organizations achieve their goals. To our partnerships, we bring knowledge of research-based learning practices as well as experience in developing innovative programs.
CUNY SPS has partnered with Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to develop professional learning opportunities for child welfare and juvenile justice professionals. The collaboration between the two organizations has formed the ACS Workforce Institute (ACSWI).
CUNY SPS is recruiting candidates for a full-time eLearning Instructional Designer position within the Learning and Development Project Management Office (PMO) under ACSWI.
As a member of a dynamic PMO team, the eLearning Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with subject matter experts to create highly interactive asynchronous eLearning courses for professionals
Other Duties
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Learning and Development, the eLearning Developer will:
- Develop new and convert existing courses to be delivered as online asynchronous eLearning, maintain and update existing eLearning courses in Articulate Storyline
- Develop all multimedia needed for projects
- Liaison with subject matter experts on asynchronous course development
- Assess project charters and determine the appropriate use of technology
- Perform tasks necessary to the project management of learning development and other projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required, with degree in related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience developing with asynchronous development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline) required
- Experience with multimedia development/editing software (e.g., image, audio, video editing) a plus.
- Experience in graphic design and layout required
- Knowledge of instructional design methodology and adult learning principles
- Ability to clearly articulate ideas, concepts and visions for learning projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Customer service and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with project management software (Microsoft Project, Basecamp, etc.
This position is funded by a city grant program which mandates that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout 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
Key Features
Professional Education and Workplace Lea
Full Time
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Oct 07, 2022 (Or Until Filled)