INSTRUCTIONAL AND DIGITAL LEARNING DESIGNER

As part of the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC), the Instructional and Digital Learning Designer role provides subject matter expertise on digital instructional design to the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC). The Instructional and Digital Learning Designer role acts as SEEC's subject matter expert (SME) in elearning and instructional design, creating engaging and effective digital (and occasional non-digital) instructional materials for a range of delivery formats to support SEEC's program offerings and administrative projects. The role works collaboratively with external corporate, public and non-profit clients, SEEC faculty, staff, and other subject matter experts, including the Teaching Commons, to determine and assess instructional needs, and to design and develop digital instructional materials to support desired course(s) implementation and evaluation. The Instructional and Digital Learning Designer role continually explores and makes recommendations for leveraging digital instructional technologies, methods, and approaches to address instructional needs. The Instructional and Digital Learning Designer provides expert advice and assistance to external clients, and York University faculty and staff on instructional theory, best practices, and design of effective learning strategies such as video-based learning, scenario-based learning, story-based learning, and gamification delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) and eLearning software such as Articulate 360.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Adult Education or related subject field, or five years recent experience (defined as within the last six years) working at York University performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of recent and relevant instructional design experience, learning design experience and learning technology support experience. including designing and developing learning solutions in a range of delivery formats.
• Experience providing instructional design advisory services in an academic environment.
• Needs assessment experience to recommend effective learning solutions.
• Project management experience and a commitment to meeting and exceeding project expectations using formal project management methodologies and appropriate tools.
• Staff training experience considered an asset.
• Proven experience using collaboration tools, Mural, Miro, ZOOM, web conferencing software.
• Advanced Learning Management System (LMS) experience (Canvas would be an asset).
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, and screen recording tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of AODA is required.
• Experience using design and development tools such as Captivate, Articulate360 preferred.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal ( www.yorku.ca/jobs ) and refer to posting 111264

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities.