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Manager, Instructional Design - Grant Funded (DOD-STEM)



MANAGER, INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN - GRANT FUNDED (DOD-STEM)

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College (MXC) was awarded a three-year grant from the Department of Defense through its National Defense Education Program. MXC’s initiative, “Advancing Opportunities for Women in STEM (AOWS),” is designed to expand, enrich, and diversify the pipeline of STEM professionals, invigorate STEM learning at the College, and prepare graduates for careers and continued education at four-year institutions.

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Manager, Instructional Design - Grant Funded (DOD-STEM). This role is responsible for developing courses and assisting distance faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies used in the design and development of Web-based and Web-enhanced programs and courses. Evaluates faculty and staff compliance to Center for Distance Learning practices, procedures and standards.

The department of Instructional Design and Technology supports students, faculty and staff by providing Instructional Design, Educational Technology solutions and technical support for the new distance learning lab.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Responsible for developing courses and assisting distance learning faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies used in the design and development of Web-based and Web-enhanced programs and courses.
  • Assists faculty and staff with technology-based learning projects from conception, through design and production, to completion. Coordinates activities with members of the CDL team, external product suppliers and other divisional units to accomplish this duty.
  • Assists faculty and staff in designing and developing graphic elements for integration into Web-enhanced, Web-based, interactive media and production projects in both asynchronous and synchronous e-learning environments.
  • Evaluates pedagogy goals with technology tools with emphasis on identifying and using the right technology for the situation.
  • Identifies and assesses targeted learning objectives with emphasis on designing end user- learner focused activities. Assesses course progress and success of tools, projects and techniques against student learning objectives.
  • Evaluates requests from faculty and staff for technology-based learning projects and recommends appropriate products and production activities.
  • Uses digital cameras, scanners, graphic tablets, and other digital devices to create original graphic design elements for production.
  • Uses course management software (e.g. Canvas, BrightSpace), web production tools and graphics illustration software, streaming audio and video software (e.g. real, QuickTime). Uses HTML design, authoring, and editing tools. Uses PowerPoint and other presentation tools.
  • Participates in the development and presentation of workshops for faculty and staff in the use of Web-based and digital media technologies.
  • Researches and recommends new technologies, processes, hardware, and software for the production and integration of graphic design elements into learning technologies.
  • Maintains current knowledge of new instructional software and hardware. Attends appropriate conferences and seminars as needed. Prepares reports as required.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Education Technology, Communication or equivalent field required.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of course management software, graphics and Web production software/hardware in an educational setting.
  • Experience with D2L BrightSpace, Canvas, or other learning management systems, instructional graphic design, development and production concepts related to online coursework and material.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication and organizational skills required.
  • Experience working and/or teaching in a multi-cultural, urban community college setting preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
When applying, please attach your professional resume with a link to your digital portfolio, and unofficial transcripts.

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page.

For the second time in three years, Malcolm X College was selected as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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