Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Workforce Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Instructional Designer II for TEES Manufacturing Workforce Initiatives is a passionate individual who will be responsible for working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop online and face-to-face courses for adult learners.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts initial needs assessment and content analysis in collaboration with staff and SMEs to create learner-centric face-to-face, hybrid, blended, and online courses.

• Advocate learner experience through recommendations for enhancements and/or revisions of course materials, delivery methods, and instructional practices.

• Creates design documents (course outlines, storyboards, design mockups, etc.) to guide course development process.

• Authors original content and modifies existing materials in partnership with SMEs to include, creation of slides, scenarios, cases, video scripts, and assessments.

• Actively collect feedback from learners, clients, and the project team during and after a design to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the multimedia production teams to assist with development of courses.

• Designs evaluation instruments and final evaluation reports for future iterations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in instructional design.

What is helpful:

• Bachelor’s degree required in instructional/learning design, education, or adult learning preferred.

• Experience working with SMEs in engineering or technical field.

• Proven experience effectively prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines and work objectives.

• Experience interacting with subject matter experts to develop and deliver professional development courses.

• Experience with learning management systems, student management systems, and/or client/customer relationship management systems.

• Demonstrated success in instructional design in online and in-person environments.

• Prior experience working with SMEs to create effective courses for adult learners.

• Experience with Canvas learning management system.

• Experience with editing and proofreading educational materials.

• Experience with Articulate 360

• Experience with using Microsoft Teams as a tool for managing multiple projects.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and personal computers.

• Proficient use of MS Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• General knowledge of learning theories and educational technologies.

• Strong skills in communicating complex processes and content into simple and easy to understand concepts

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Workforce Development

The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields. The Workforce Development Division has six programs: Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, Nuclear Power Institute, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference Planning Services. Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html

• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV

• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.

• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.

• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.

• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

Useful Links:

• Benefit Programs (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration)

• Retirement

• Employee Discount Program (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/perks.html)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• University Holidays (http://www.tamus.edu/business/human-resources/am-system-holidays/)

• Legal Statements

• New Employee Orientation (https://employees.tamu.edu/orgdev/courses.html#EmployeeOrientations)

• Prospective Employees

• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

• Training and Development

• USERRA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra)

• Nondiscrimination Notice