Instructional Designer / Curriculum Project Manager

U. S. Career Institute hasover 40 years of experience as a postsecondary distance education school providing quality, entry-level, occupational training. We designand producemuch of ourcontent internallyso we can set up students for success as distance learners and graduates. Our content is written in a step-by-step, engaging style to help our students achieve stated outcomes.U.S. Career Institute is seeking a curriculum project manager/instructional designer to manage assigned content areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuresound, engaging content
• Use WDL instructional design processes for quality content
• Organize eBook options for purchased textbooks
• Load and ensure quality LMS presentation of content
• Review student surveys and apply necessary revisions to the content as a result
• Bring new program, design, and development ideas to the table
• Use reports to indicate student stoppoints to determine how to help students progress in their studies
• Work with instructors and subject matter experts to enhance and improve existing content
• Identify and engage with qualified contractors (writers, subject matter experts, etc.)
• Plan, design, and manage online course development and revision projects
• Inform relevant company departments about new and revised courses/programs
• Manage content area with an eye toward student persistence
• Produce content appropriate to the audience

Qualifications:

• Possesses broad knowledge of instructional development and design as well as instructional best practices (prefer at least 2 years)
• Masters Degree in Instructional Design preferred; strong writing and/or higher education teaching experience considered
• Experience in designing, revising, and editing curricula (prefer at least 2 years)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience (prefer at least 2 years)
• Must have instructional design experience in a postsecondaryonline environment (prefer at least 2 years)
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and adapt to changes in priorities
• Ability to work independently

EOE. Salary range is typically $65,000-$75,000 per year.The minimum starting salary is $60k/year. This is a full-time position with benefits. Benefits include: health and life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, 401(k) investment options, flex plan, and dental and vision insurance options.