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Position Number: 2789917
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Manager

Job ID: 7353
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posting End Date
01/23/2022

Salary
55,000 annually

Hours per Week
40 hours weekly; Standard 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. (some evenings and weekends may be required )

Hiring Department
Extended University

Required Application Materials
A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references are required to apply.

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS IN A SINGLE PDF.

Purpose of Position
Under minimal supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, The Instructional Design Manager (IDM) is on the Center for Instructional Design (CID) group, branch of Extended University (EU). The IDM oversees the instructional integrity, coherence, focus, depth and accuracy of academic online courses for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The manager within CID supervises Instructional Consultants as well as working jointly with other areas among UTEP. Reporting directly to the Director, the IDM works mainly with faculty of the academic colleges, programs directors, and staff with Extended University to ensure quality and access in online education to students.

Essential Functions

Alongside the Director, manages and coordinates online course development, production and third-party implementations.

Plays a crucial role in promoting online instruction, assessing online courses, and ensuring the quality of online course delivery across UTEP.

Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective performance of unit by efficient utilization of time and staff.

Ensures efficient departmental flows by assessing and coordinating appropriate staffing (e.g., staff assignments, faculty training, vacation calendars, etc.) and notifies Director of conflicts, as needed.

Serve as a liaison between UTEP faculty members and instructional consultants. Responsible for training and supervising instructional consultants, as well as bringing professional development opportunities to the unit.

Responsible for developing comprehensive training, operating procedures, and manuals for CID. In addition to co-facilitate staff meetings of operations personnel or confers with subordinate personnel to discuss operational problems or explain procedural changes or practices.

Responsible for handling a wide variety of complex duties specifically related to instructional design and management, which involves frequent contact with faculty, staff, and Director.

Ensures all information obtained, retained, created and/or assembled for the department is properly organized, filed and easily accessible to department staff.

Works closely with the EU administrative staff in aligning processes, resources-planning and department goals with overall UTEP mission and vision.

Remains current on online education and management discourse including extensive reading of the literature, educational activities, and networking. Stays up to date on current events in the educational arena to incorporate the latest, most effective teaching strategies into courses.

Possesses knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications
Minimum Education required: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility and current enrollment in a Master's program.

Minimum Experience required: Four years of related experience; consulting in the use of tools and techniques for the design and production of robust technology-based instructional solutions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficiency in applying technology in two or more of the following areas: teaching/instructional design, instructional software design/production, graphics design/production. Proficient with web development tools such as Canvas, Blackboard, and any other LMS. Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree within area of assigned responsibility. Three or more years' experience in management or supervisory position. Scholarship and written publications are strongly encouraged.

Working Conditions
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=7353&PostingSeq=1