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Assistant Director, Office of Distance and Extended Learning
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Position Number: 3630907
Location: San Marcos, TX
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Assistant Director, Office of Distance and Extended Learning
Job Number: 2022562

Location: San Marcos

Department: Ofc of Distance & Extended Lrng

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full Time

Monthly Salary: $5,833.34 - $6,916.67

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and models.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the development and delivery of online and classroom-based courses, including knowledge of effective multimedia integration in web-based and flipped courses, web-based and multimedia tools and their use in online and classroom instructional materials, interface design principles to facilitate instructional effectiveness, and formative evaluation techniques and analyses.
Experience designing online curricula, including writing instructional design specifications and applying strategies to convert face-to-face instructional activities to online delivery.
Experience working as an instructional designer in a fast-paced development environment.
Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously.
Efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills, along with organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Excellent track record of bringing projects to fruition on time and with satisfied clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Experience as a project manager in a production environment managing teams of 5 or more people.
Experience in a formal supervisory role, including approving work hours and conducting performance reviews.
Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent.
5-7 years of instructional design experience.
3-5 years of experience in a formal supervisory role, including approving work hours and conducting performance reviews.
Experience consulting with faculty on the design and implementation of online course materials.
Experience providing faculty development in online learning and teaching.
Experience converting face-to-face, college-level courses to distance and hybrid courses.
3-5 years of experiencing managing projects that involve 3 or more people.
Proficiency with learning management systems, such as Canvas or Sakai.
Proficiency with commonly used e-learning authoring tools.
Experience consulting on the design of on-ground active-learning/collaborative classrooms.
Experience training faculty on best practices in the use of collaborative classrooms, with a focus on active learning strategies.

Job Description:
Responsible for the design and execution of online and hybrid faculty development courses provided by the University as well as assisting the Instructional Design team with strategic planning, resource allocation, and providing input on budget development.

Job Duties:

Consult with faculty to design, develop, and deliver online and hybrid courses.
Manage instructional design projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget and are evaluated for effectiveness.
Supervise and mentor other members of the instructional design team.
Design, delivers and manages faculty development courses.
Provide oversight and direction for programs such as programmatic course development projects.
Assist with strategic planning for the unit.
Provide input into budget development.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 06/24/2022

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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 AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION. , YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A LIST OF REFERENCES., YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A TRANSCRIPT.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/38960 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

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 professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
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, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.