The Instructional Technologist will be a member of the Production team in the Instructional Design and Development (IDD) unit at Excelsior University. Our team works closely with the IDD project teams to develop transformative, engaging, high-quality learning experiences for our students. As an Instructional Technologist, you will partner with IDD team members to build and revise content in the learning management system (LMS).

This position is based out of the university's home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop or revise learning content in the LMS in alignment with IDD’s course design, guidelines, and best practices.

Implement repairs to live courses, as needed.

Evaluate features and tools available within the LMS to determine their deployment and implementation within our programs and other learning experiences.

Consult with other team members during the course development process to identify, test, evaluate, and select technologies that support student learning and the achievement of learning outcomes.

Provide technical support for faculty and students in the utilization of adopted instructional technologies.

Research, select, and modify existing training curriculum, content, materials on instructional technologies for faculty, students, and other team members.

Collaborate with team members and other Academic Affairs departments to create and facilitate faculty development programs and on-demand resources on teaching, learning, and course design.

Remain current with the latest industry technology tools and trends.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's degree in instructional technology, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years in a technology-related or technology-supporting role.
• 1-2 years experience working in an LMS.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects concurrently.
• Strong demonstrated skills in creating documentation for users of varying technical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and adapt to an evolving field.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively manage projects that involve diverse individuals who may be local or at a distance.
• Technical skills appropriate for an instructional technologist position (e.g., learning management systems, designing for web, authoring tools, basic HTML, Microsoft Office) and willingness to continually learn new applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues.
• Documented expertise with learning management systems; Canvas is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret faculty needs in course maintenance and instructional design.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn new procedures.
• Ability to think critically, innovate, and problem-solve.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certifications in information technology, educational technology, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience creating and using immersive virtual learning environments (e.g., VR, AR, gamification).
• Knowledge of mobile course design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of active learning and inclusive pedagogies.
• Relevant experience in higher education.

The hiring salary range for this position is $58,500.00 - $60,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.