Sr. Instructional Designer

We are seeking a Sr. Instructional Designer who will lead workgroups in developing learning experiences. They will work collaboratively with the JHU faculty, subject matter experts, external partners and instructional design staff to design, develop, and deliver traditional, fully online and blended courses, as well as technology-enhanced instructional materials.

This position will work with the GovEx Academy at the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence. Primary responsibilities, other than those described above, will include supporting subject matter experts to support our data programs for city practitioners.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Learning and Development team and designated Divisional partners further strategic goals
• Designs, develops, and may help deliver grant and contract-funded instructional projects.
• Advises faculty and staff on effective use of instructional resources for specific projects.
• Conducts needs analysis and performance analysis to develop learner-centered experiences.
• Collaborates with faculty in writing instructional design criteria for grant and contract proposals.
• Working in partnership with subject matter experts, develops design documents and/or storyboards outlining instructional objectives, methods, and assessment plans.
• Develops project management plans or works with project management leads to ensure that quality deliverables are produced to meet project timelines
• Executes instructional design plans, using visual design skills and multimedia development skills, to develop engaging and effective learning experiences (online, face-to-face, or print).
• Learns to be a proficient user of the LMS.
• Conducts usability and learnability analysis of learning prototypes and environments.
• Working with the Learning and Development team, conducts formative and summative evaluation of instructional content and outcomes.
• Works with others on the Instructional Design and divisional leadership teams to develop program and curriculum summaries for the designated area(s) of support.
• May mentor or direct other instructional designers, content specialists, web developers, graphic designers, faculty and staff, and/or external partners as needed in complex projects.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Supplemental Information

• Background in data governance and/or data analytics.
• Strong writing, communication, and collaborative skills.
• City or public policy background.
  

• Graduate Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
• Three years of professional level experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation required.

• Experience with academic course design, project management, and Storyline or other course authoring tools.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• ADA Compliance - Developing
• Consulting - Developing
• Educational Technologies - Developing
• Evaluation and Assessment - Developing
• Instructional Design - Developing
• Instructional Strategies - Developing
• Needs Assessment - Developing
• Learning Management Systems - Developing
• Process Improvement - Developing
• Project Management: -Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Sr. Instructional Designer  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($100,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus  
Department name: Ctrs for Govt Excellence & Public Innova   
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers