Instructional Design Project Manager at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

2025207

Posting/Functional Title:

Instructional Design Project Manager

University Pay Plan Title:

Project Manager

Location:

San Marcos, Other - Remote eligible

Department:

Online & Extended Programs

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$5,666.67 - $5,833.34

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.


• 1 year of experience as an Instructional Designer at a university or college.


• 1 year of experience designing online and hybrid courses in Canvas.


• 1 year of experience managing projects using a project management platform (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.)


• Strong ability to evaluate instructional needs and identify solutions.


• Proficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously.


• Advanced knowledge of instructional design software and learning management systems.


• Expertise in streamlining communications and workflows.


• Excellent communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.


• Effective team collaboration and relationship building.


• Ability to address challenges proactively and efficiently.


• Ability to coordinate complex projects and meet tight deadlines.


• Ability to maintain high levels of organization and attention to detail.


• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.


• 3+ years of experience as an Instructional Designer at a university or college.


• 3+ years of experience designing online and hybrid courses in Canvas.


• 3+ years of experience managing projects using a project management platform (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.)


• 1+ year of experience managing people.


• Advanced knowledge of Canvas, Articulate Rise, H5P, DesignPLUS, UDoIt, and TidyUP.


• Familiarity with Texas State University's policies, processes, systems, and organizational structures.


• Current Quality Matters Peer Reviewer or Master Reviewer certification.


• Current project management certification (CAPM or higher).

Job Description:

Responsible for overseeing instructional design projects, including project details, deadlines, and communications. Perform instructional designer duties on emergent projects. Coordinate instructional design best practices to support consistently high standards.



This position is eligible for full-time remote status at the discretion of the unit AVP.

Job Duties:

• Manage project schedules for over 100 concurrent course development projects.


• Communicate with department chairs and program leads regarding course design progress and faculty assignments.


• Lead the instructional design team in standardizing best practices for blended, hybrid, and online course design.


• Audit project management systems weekly and address at-risk projects.


• Develop and implement professional development opportunities for faculty.


• Provide just-in-time support for overflow projects and emergent instructional design needs.


• Compile data for end-of-semester reports and evaluate team performance metrics.

Additional Information to Applicants:

You will be required to provide a link to a digital instructional design portfolio or access to online courses for the hiring committee's evaluation.

Job Open Date:

12/17/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

01/08/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions




By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50849

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