Instructional Design Coordinator I
(Multiple positions)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 13
Compensation: $51,153-$70,337. Compensation will be commensurate with
education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Online Education Services
Reports to: Director of Online Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily the Main Campus, but any other college locations as
assigned by the appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
The Instructional Designer supports faculty in designing, developing, and
enriching engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning experiences across all
delivery methods: online, hybrid, hyflex, remote, and face-to-face. This role
champions the thoughtful and inclusive integration of educational
technologies, including generative AI, Open Educational Resources (OER), and
Accessibility, to improve student learning, equity, and success. This position
is a vital member of a team whose goal is to promote quality courses across
the college, regardless of course delivery, and will need to be collaborative
and work with many individuals across the college.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide support for the Online Education Services department's mission of
delivering quality
instructional content and LMS-based support, including tutorials,
documentation, analytics, and
outcomes assessment tools.
Collaborate with the Instructional Design Coordinator II and faculty to
design, revise, and align
courses with institutional learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and
quality frameworks
(e.g., Quality Matters, OSCQR, UDL), utilizing the college's quality
assurance model for online
courses and training, while upholding and promoting established course
design standards.
Supports academic departments in adopting and adapting Open Educational
Resources (OER) to
reduce student costs while improving course quality and inclusivity.
Assists in delivering professional development opportunities on topics
such as instructional
design best practices, AI-informed teaching strategies, and technology
ethics.
Provides hands-on support for faculty implementing new digital tools,
including AI-powered
applications, ensuring transparency and compliance with institutional data
and privacy policies.
Collaborates with the faculty development staff to promote and support the
pedagogical
initiatives of the college.
Assists in the upgrading of management and testing of the learning
management system and other
supported tools as necessary.
Serves on committees reviewing emerging software and system tools for
faculty and students
adoption.
Completes and maintains appropriate training and certification for the
course management
system, course analytics, and other software and tools managed by Online
Education Services.
Works with the Instruction Design team to review and assess analytics
related to students
engagement, learning, and the learning management system.
Serves on appropriate committees that further online education goals
within the college's
strategic plan.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge Of:
Instructional design theories and models (e.g., ADDIE, backward design,
UDL).
Principles of online and hybrid pedagogy, including learner engagement
strategies.
Integration and evaluation of learning technologies, including LMS
platforms (Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Canvas).
Open Educational Resources (OER) licensing, curation, and
implementation.
Accessibility and compliance standards (ADA, WCAG, Section 508).
Principles of AI use in education, generative tools, and technology
ethics.
Project management and faculty development best practices.
Skills In:
Designing and developing digital learning assets and multimedia
instructional materials.
Leading collaborative curriculum design projects with faculty and staff.
Using LMS tools for course design, analytics, and quality review.
Conducting effective training sessions and professional development
workshops.
Applying critical thinking and problem-solving to instructional
challenges.
Communicating clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Abilities To:
Translate pedagogical theory into practical course design recommendations.
Guide faculty in adopting equitable, technology-enhanced teaching
strategies.
Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines within a fast-paced academic
environment.
Stay current with advances in educational technologies, learning science,
and instructional trends.
Collaborate across academic departments with creativity, diplomacy, and
cultural awareness.
Model ethical decision-making in the application of AI and technology
across teaching and learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's or higher degree in Instructional Design, Educational
Technology, Education, or a related discipline.
At least two (2) years of higher education experience in course design,
faculty development, or
instructional technology.
Strong understanding of learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard,
D2L Brightspace,
Canvas) and digital learning tools.
Commitment to inclusive and accessible course design based on UDL and
equitable teaching principles.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to
mentor and collaborate across disciplines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's higher degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or
related field.
Experience leading OER initiatives or faculty incentive programs for open
and affordable learning materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of AI tools in education and their ethical,
privacy, and accessibility implications.
Proven ability to manage projects involving cross-departmental
collaboration and timeline coordination.
Experience in a community college environment serving diverse learners.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee may occasionally push or lift items.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet
operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are
developed.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
