Instructional Designer (Contract) in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 34177341
Category Student and Educational Services
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Training & Education Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $66,500 - $118,300
Date Posted August 30, 2024
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
This position is a contract position that is estimated to be an 24 month assignment funded by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). The full salary range for the contract Instructional Designer is $66,500.00 - $118,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $97,840.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.As part of the recruitment process, a work sample and presentation(s) may be required from identified finalists.The contract Instructional Designer participates as a training, education, or instructional design professional in a systemwide program or project. The individual selects technologies and tools, creates supportive learning activities, and develops new training in response to the University's needs. In collaboration with others, the position creates multimedia content and produces it according to an established schedule. The individual will analyze needs and develop recommendations to address a wide range of training issues. The contract Instructional Designer provides support for testing courses to ensure they are functional, designed with learning in mind, and compliant.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in education, instructional design or technology, public administration, safety, health, or related field. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Minimum of 2 years of combined experience developing videos, online training, and/or blended learning. | Required |
| Minimum of 2 years of experience with eLearning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Presenter, etc.), and video production software (such as Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, etc.). | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel between university settings/locations/venues. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Hired candidate must successfully pass an agency background check. | Required |
| Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and strong presentation skills. |
| Thorough knowledge of current training programs and trends. |
| Thorough knowledge of applying adult learning theories and education methodologies. |
| Thorough knowledge and skills with relevant software systems and content creation tools. |
| Thorough knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. |
| Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. |
| Thorough knowledge of delivering training programs and thorough knowledge of other areas of human resources. |
| Strong skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new training courses to meet organizational needs. |
| Thorough knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. |
| Strong skills in planning, resourcing and monitoring effective delivery of training. |
| Thorough knowledge of training and development, performance management and workplace learning. Ability to apply knowledge to achieve successful organizational outcomes. |
| Thorough knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning |
| University of California experience or familiarity with higher education institutions or non-profit organizations |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.