United States Sports Academy Hiring for Instructional Technologist at Daphne, AL Full Time

The United States Sports Academy (USSA) is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university. USSA is an all-online university specializing in degrees in the field of sport. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Instructional Technologist to join our team.

BRIEF GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

Work with faculty members and other staff members of the Academy in the daily management of the Learning Management System (LMS). Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and security of the LMS courseware and supplemental materials, uploading courses, documenting course updates, and creating course shells. Collaborate with the Instructional Design team as an innovative resource providing consultation, training, and support to faculty in their efforts to create and maintain instructional components to be delivered within an interactive digital learning environment. Provide recommendations for interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments, and design of course materials and activities. Determine instructional effectiveness of course materials that are developed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred, in Instructional Design, E-Learning, Instructional Technology or a related field. One to three years’ experience with on-line course administration using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Canvas, preferably in higher education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly organized and detail oriented; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively within an academic community; ability to manage and meet deadlines; proven ability to continually adapt and learn new procedures and software programs; excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, HTML; familiarity with electronic web based instructional delivery systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

Experience:

• Instructional Design: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Captivate: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location