About Hurix Digital:
HurixDigital (www.hurix.com) is a leading content solutions provider to global
educational publishers, institutions and enterprises. Our product and
technology solutions enable effective and engaging digital content, across
traditional and newer mobile platforms, formats, and devices.
The Role:
We are looking for experienced US based Instructional Designers (IDs)who will manages the course development process and evaluates curricular materials (e.g., courses, technologies, modules) providing expertise on the instructional effectiveness of learning resources. This individual will work closely with stakeholders, researching and incorporating proven learning strategies and quality practices into the curriculum of each program. In addition, the Instructional Designer collaborates with stakeholders to develop course competencies and objectives. This is a contract opportunity.
Job Description:
We are looking for US based IDs who will work directly with the client's team.
Project Start Date - 15th July 2024(Tentative)
Project End Date - 31st Dec 2024
Project Scope:
● Consultant will work as Instruction Designer with the client’s team.
● Consultant will maintain and follow the working days and working hours defined by the client.
● IDs with K12 teaching experience is a big preference.
● Expected working hours per month will be up to 160 hours (Average 40 hours/week.)
● The client will directly assign work and define project completion deadlines and key responsibility areas to the consultant during this period. Some of the responsibilities that the consultant may be responsible for includes:
○ Participating in weekly team project update meetings, and additional meetings as needed.
○ Collaborate with the team via meetings, workshops, and asynchronous work to produce necessary related documents/deliverables.
○ Work with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Instructional Designers (IDs), team Members and other stakeholders (as communicated from Hurix or THE CLIENT per Assignments) to ensure assessment items meet project requirements and quality Thresholds as indicated by project documentation and other THE CLIENT item guidelines (e.g., course content, Course Design Document, Task Models, and Assessment Blueprint, etc.).
○ Provide specific, actionable feedback per item review checklists and project plan for any review-tasks assigned.
● Please note that THE CLIENT may assign additional responsibilities too (other than the ones listed above.) in discussion with you as a consultant SME.
● Consultant will inform THE CLIENT stakeholders and Hurix at least two weeks ahead, if they plan to take long time-offs during the project/contract period. In cases of unplanned time-offs, Consultant is expected to inform both the stakeholders as soon as they can.
● Availability for each Contractor will be during core working hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MT)
● Collaborate with team via meetings, workshops and asynchronous work to produce necessary related documents/deliverables.
● Receive course content manuscript deliverables in Word from vendor.
● Review deliverables using provided COB OEX Manuscript Checklist and Course Design
Document.
● Perform build review in platform using OEX build checklist.
● Provide specific, actionable feedback in SmartSheet Course Review Document when
content does not align with the build checklist, OEX checklist or CDD.
● Communicate with internal partners and vendor contacts.
● Communicate with faculty to gather information for course playbook.
● Build course playbook in SharePoint.
● Log learning resource characteristics on asset tracker. Verify information on asset tracker.
● Expectation: An ID working FT is able to handle 3 courses simultaneously.
● ID resource must remain in the United States during the Project duration.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manages the course development process for new and existing courses.
- Ensures academic and quality standards as well as THE CLIENT’s vision and mission are reflected in all aspects of the student experience.
- Consults with curriculum program managers during the program review and development process.
- Assists in the development of contextually rich, engaging, and objective-driven courses that focus on applicable real-world/workplace skills.
- Applies evidence-based curriculum development strategies to the design of degree programs.
- Identifies learning resources and maps learning resources to course or program objectives and competencies in collaboration with university partners.
- Develops and revises curricular materials, including competency statements, learning objectives, and other relevant documentation.
- Reviews learning resources and assessments to ensure proper alignment to the intended objectives and facilitates agreement for necessary changes.
- Ensures course development is completed on time and within budget and meets standards of quality.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews on courses and implements revisions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of curriculum development, instructional design, and test development
- Thorough understanding of project management, needs assessment, and risk management
- Advanced technical writing and editing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages while meeting deadlines and quality standards
- Ability to work independently, under minimal supervision
- Advanced critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills
- Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management
- Ability to facilitate collaboration, support, and approval from a variety of stakeholders
- Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
- Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
- Accuracy: Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of THE CLIENT’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
- Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
- Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
- Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
- Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization.
Competencies:
Organizational or Student Impact:
- Accountable for decisions that impact individual students.
- Creates or facilitates learning experiences that support students ‘attainment of knowledge and skills.
- With specific guidance from senior faculty and program leaders, acts independently in executing teaching practice.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Works on diverse matters of limited complexity
- This position receives general direction from their immediate supervisor or manager.
- Able to effectively utilize resources to address student concerns and inquiries.
- Supporting students needs to help them achieve course or program outcomes at the individual student level.
- Individual Follows University and department established policies and best practices.
Communication & Influence:
- Communicates with students as appropriate to support student questions and needs.
- This role communicates with fellow faculty members as appropriate within and outside of the department.
- Expected to provide feedback regarding discipline and practice leadership.
Leadership & Talent Management
- Considered a contributing and collegial team member.
- Individual adheres to learning and operational quality guidance and instructions.
- Supports initiatives within the area of specialty.
- Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports change management practices.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Experience:
- K-12 teaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote