Together we are powering the future of Higher Education
Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world. We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,700 customers and reaching over 20 million students in 50+ countries. We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.
About the opportunity
As a team, we focus on learner experience in our process. We are proud to partner with institutions of Higher Education across the country to deliver high quality, innovative, and effective online courses and programs. The Curriculum and Assessment Designer will work collaboratively within the Ellucian Academic & Grants team to develop online programs and courses that equip learners with resources and activities necessary to successfully meet outcomes. This position will also be responsible for the design of instruction to include the refinement of unit objectives, sequencing of materials, creation of assessments, and activity design.
Where you will make an impact
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in current and emerging instructional pedagogies, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment, project management strategies, game-based learning, and competency based education.
In addition to knowledge, the candidate must be able to use these pedagogies, theories, and processes to create a vision and transform that vision into engaging instructional strategies and resources. The individual should be able to work without close supervision, have excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to pay strong attention to detail.
The candidate should be prepared to present a portfolio of examples of materials that they have designed.
What you will bring
- Master’s degree
- Two years of full-time experience, or equivalent, in one or more of the following areas: consulting for and development of instructional design; working with faculty and instructors; training faculty and instructors in best practices for use of curriculum and assessment; teaching at the college or university level; using course management systems
- Knowledge of software and hardware used in technology-based instruction including Learning Management Systems.
- Demonstrated skill in competency based, prior learning assessment programs, online course development.
- Experience using backward design for program development.
- Demonstrated skill in assessment design, including reliability and validity.
Extra Credit
- Doctoral degree in curriculum and assessment, instructional design or related field
- Experience in program design and online course design for Higher Education
- Experience either teaching or taking online instruction
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- 401k & Bright Plan - to help you save for the future
- Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.
- Parental leave
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
- Professional development opportunities
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Additional Information:
Req ID: 3854Hiring Type: Full - Time
Level of Experience: Mid-Career
Remote: Yes
Travel Required: None
