Instructional Designer I

Job Title

Instructional Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Business and Cyber Solutions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Instructional Designer I

$3,937.50/month

Staff Position

2 Positions to be Filled

College Station, TX

The Instructional Designer I will join a team of curriculum experts developing online, instructor-led online, and face-to-face courses at Business and Cyber Solutions (BCS) division at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Our curriculum team maintains a suite of courses designed for business solutions, cybersecurity, economic development, workforce solutions, and software solutions.

The Instructional Designer I will be a part of our world-class training efforts by executing an established curriculum development process that includes working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and design team members to identify training needs, prepare learning objectives, and define and sequence course content for classroom and online learning. They will utilize knowledge of adult education theory, various learning styles, and effective information and instructional design principles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the training programs. They will also work with SMEs to review and update existing programs to adapt courses to changing industry needs and objectives.

The Instructional Designer I will work with the Curriculum Manager to establish project requirements, lead development meetings, and track and report project progress while working within the established budget and timeline limitations.

This position will report to the Curriculum Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles or a high school diploma/GED with four years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.)

• No experience required with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design/Technology, or closely related field.

• Two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.

• Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Professional, and Adobe Photoshop.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended use of standard office equipment.

• Ability to communicate using a telephone and computer keyboard.

• Maintain physical conditioning consistent with designing, developing, and deploying curriculum for classroom and online training delivery.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to manage projects and facilitate working groups.

• Knowledge of Bloom's taxonomy, instructional design models, adult learning principles, and graphic design.

• Ability to work in office and design software programs Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and proc