Instructional Designer CU

An Instructional Designer's job is to create effective and engaging learning experiences that help learners achieve their goals. They work with subject matter experts to identify training needs and design learning materials, activities, and assessments. Candidates must have strong writing experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong collaborative and writing skills, including a solid understanding of typography, composition, and use of color. 
• Ensure interactive experiences are consistent, responsive, intuitive, and accessible from end to end. 
• Ability to design and write according to WCAG & ADA Compliance Standards.
• Produce wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and hi-fidelity designs. 
• Use design processes to take projects through stages (e.g. problem definition, usability principles, research, ideation, mock-ups and prototyping). 
• Shepherd designs through all stages of production and ensures it stays true to design intent and meets quality standards. 
• Well organized with the ability to manage digital assets. Introduce innovative solutions and effectively leverage technology to deliver instructional goals.
• Communicate status and risks to project leaders and partners.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to other members of the team.
• Keep current with technology trends and best practices
• Collaborate with academic partners and other team members such as project managers, academic resources, editors, learning technologists, and interactive media developers to revise and create new courses that are effective, highly engaging, and meet quality standards.
• Assist video producers, writers and senior management in researching and creating media projects from concept to completion.

Job Skills:

• Strong writing skills and ability to collaborate with Subject matter experts, Faculty and staff.
• Aptitude for learning new software applications and technologies 
• Understanding of user-centered design and usability. 
• Strong prioritization and time management skills to balance multiple demands.  
• Demonstrated attention to detail and good communication skills 
• Working knowledge of interactive media design and video production.

Work Experience:

• Expert in Web Standards technologies with at least 3 years of experience with creating solutions with HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, and e-authoring tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience in graphic design, computer science or related field.

Other:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. 
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$66,000.00 - $99,000.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].