Associate Director of Instructional Design

Company: Keypath Education Inc
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

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Log back in!Associate Director of Instructional DesignJob ID 2021-3283 Category Academic Program Management Location : Location US-IL-SchaumburgOverview Associate Director of Instructional Design The Associate Director of Instructional Design facilitates partner relationships in Keypath's North American region and serves as a collaborative member of the North American Instructional Services leadership team. The Associate Director is integral to helping the team deliver online learning experiences that meet or exceed partner expectations, industry quality standards, and accessibility guidelines. This is the ideal role for an experienced Instructional Design professional with direct team management experience as well as in-depth development, production, and client management experience.ResponsibilitiesOversee design, development, and production of high-quality innovative online courses in collaboration with department leadershipMotivate a creative team of high performing, multi-disciplinary Instructional DesignersExecute departmental priorities and support direct reports to develop professionallyDevelop training and professional development opportunities and lead team meetings as requestedIdentify and communicate departmental needs and strategize collaboratively to address those needsCommunicate effectively across a team to manage deadlines and project budgetsProactively address delays and escalations and communicate these to the Director of Instructional DesignPerform regular review of Keypath courses to monitor and evaluate course quality and accessibility and ensure the appropriate rigor and andragogyPromotes appropriate and successful use of KP tools and custom interactive objectsSupport the business units in new program launches and establish co-ownership and responsibilities for process and quality expectations during new partner launchWork closely with university partners and foster effective relationships between the instructional design team and university-appointed faculty, SMEs, academics and address partner concerns and escalations effectively and work collaboratively to seek resolutions.Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams about course development and external stakeholders and quality standards to help ensure client satisfaction and drive student retention.Work with the Director of Instructional Design to complete resource allocationCollaborate with the SIDs in the creation and maintenance of materials for the term kick-off process and new partner launches; run internal and external trainings and workshops as neededWork with the Director of Academic Quality and Engagement in the creation of faculty training materials and other ad hoc faculty engagement initiativesProvide knowledge and expertise in instructional design, and remain current with best practicesQualifications The ideal candidate will be committed to Keypath's core values and the creation of robust online course experiences and is Available and able to lead a team of instructional designers and facilitate partner relationships in Keypath's North American region, during North American business hoursPreviously successful in a senior role in instructional design and experienced delivering engaging, high quality online programs at scale with an exquisite attention to detailSkilled at meeting deadlines, adapting to constant change, and managing complex projectsComfortable doing instructional design work and managing a small instructional design teamMotivated to inspire and manage direct reports with consistency and fairnessHighly skilled as a communicator (both verbal and written), with the ability to interact and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels including administration, academics, technology, and production teamsCommitted to designing and delivering online accessibility and to reduce barriers to learningCurious about new tools and techniques for engaging learners and demonstrating outcomesRespected team player, capable of making sound decisions, adaptable and open to solving problems proactively and creatively with good humor, even under pressureA life-long learner passionate about collaborating to create and improve online learning Accountability Number of employees supervised: Direct: up to 10 North American employees Qualifications: Education : Master's degree required. Experience: 5+ years' experience in senior role as part of high-performing instructional design, learning design, or academic technology or related discipline, generating innovative online learning experiences and authentic assessments3 years leading, developing, and motivating teams to meet or exceed client and business objectives, including direct management of teams in-office and remoteProven experience managing multiple projects and deadlines and resolving problems as part of a teamAbility to understand and address the unique needs of adult learners and online studentsExtensive technical and design knowledge including learning management systems and basic data analysis and reportingExpertise in program design and course design principles and practices and facilitating small and large group internal and external trainingExperience working with simulations, games and other multimedia contentHigher education online teaching experience (a plus) Technical skills: Working knowledge of HTML and CSSProficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power PointExperience with learning management systems including Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, Sakai, D2L and othersComfort managing project through Jira and SharepointExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (a plus)Understanding of video technology and basic editing (a plus) Travel: Limited, but varies month by month; but approximately, 15-30% for some months depending on business need Skills and Competencies: Excellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent attention to detailProofreading skillsA critical thinkerCurious and confident to ask questions and learn quicklyAbility to manage conflicting priorities and multiple tasksTeam playerAlways demonstrate the Keypath values - Commitment, Collaboration, Innovation and Lifelong Learning Benefits: Keypath Education provides comprehensive and competitive health, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, travel, life and disability benefits for all Keypathers, including above-market allowances for all paramedical coverage. We also offer an employee and family assistance program (EAP) where dedicated resources and a helpline are available to our team.Additional benefits include:RRSP company matching (CAD)401K company matching (US)Generous paid leave policiesSummer Flex/Family Flex daysWork from home policyVolunteer time offOn-site gym access Professional Development Programs: Diversity & Inclusion Our differences are our greatest strength and result in better business. But this is simply an outcome of what is fundamental to who we are and what we believe in - diversity and inclusion. Visit our D&I section on our website to learn more. Future Leaders At Keypath, we are passionate about training and developing our team and offer Keypathers the opportunity to apply for our Future Leaders program twice a year to build or further develop their leadership skills within the company with the hopes of securing managerial and leadership positions. Partner Degree Program & Tuition Reimbursement One of our values is to Be a Lifelong Learner. To support you and your goals, we provide Keypathers the opportunity to enrol in one of our partner degree program and receive a degree for free. If you'd prefer to take a program at another institution, we offer a tuition reimbursement to support your growth and development. About Keypath Education's Schaumburg and Canada Offices: Our US Corporate Headquarters is based in Schaumburg and is home to more than 240 full-time employees. Our Canada office is based in Toronto and is home to more than 60 full-time employees. We gather teams of experts from marketing, instructional design, web development, finance and student service backgrounds across the region to support university partners in Canada, US, and around the world.Awarded Best Places to Work by Crain's Chicago s , the Chicago Tribune and named to Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies at the Schaumburg office, and Certified as a Great Place to Work at the Toronto office. Whichever location you work, Keypath is passionate about supporting our communities and philanthropic efforts that align with our company mission. In both locations, we enjoy celebrating with company sponsored outings and value time off to reflect, recharge and prioritize the wellbeing of all Keypathers. About Keypath Education: Our global mission is: Educate professionals to transform their world. We do this by partnering with the world's leading universities who want to deliver career-relevant education to professionals. Keypath Education provides a market-led & tech-focused online education solution. We set ourselves apart from other providers, thanks to our global team of education experts who provide us with a breadth of diversity and data, which allows us to respond quickly to the "Future of Work" trends. We have an unwavering commitment to the student experience, an unrivalled desire to innovate, and a drive to leave a positive mark on the world.Keypath acts as an extension of the university's team, keeping its brand and academic rigour intact while accelerating the growth and quality of the university program portfolio and providing an exceptional student experience through industry-leading technology. Services provided include market research, program development, marketing, student recruitment, retention, and course development.Aside from the great perks and investment in Keypathers learning and development, it's our culture that makes Keypath Education unique. We truly put our people first - our employees and our students. Our mantra is, "Be Bold and Do Meaningful Work." We seek out unique challenges. We move fast by choice. We push ourselves to be lifelong learners and demand the best from one another. It's what defines Keypath - and we wouldn't have it any other way.To deliver on this mission, the first thing we did was hire the best and brightest leaders in online learning. We opened offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Chicago, Toronto, and have virtual employees all over the world to support our university partners.While our journey is just beginning, our team has accomplished so much already. We work with more than 30 partners worldwide, supporting 100+ degree programs, more than 2,500 students in 75+ countries. Our university partners are recognized for their academic quality, with most being regionally or nationally ranked. Also, 13 are globally ranked - a distinction given to only 3% of universities in the world. Note: The above statements outline nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required. All employees may be required to occasionally perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. Keypath Education is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status , or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Keypath's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal. OptionsApply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Loading... 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