Instructional Designer Assistant
Job Description
Position Number:
41081824Title:
Instructional Designer AssistantFunctional Title:
Instructional Designer AssistantCategory Status:
14-Student Hourly, UGApplicant Search Category:
StudentUnit:
BMGT-Dean-Office of Digital LearningCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Digital Learning (ODL) team helps to innovate instruction at Smith through a variety of initiatives and strategic plans. Our team engages faculty through immersive workshops, along with more intimate faculty coaching to incorporate student feedback and peer evaluations. Additionally, our instructional designers pull together both on-campus and external resources to promote rigorous, engaging learning experiences for students. Our team encourages academic innovation and collaboration, creating opportunities for students to go beyond the classroom and apply their knowledge to today’s most complex and relevant business challenges.
Working with the ODL team includes supporting the ODL instructional designers in completing content reviews, proofreading, and editing in Canvas. Working on the quality assurance reviews for designed courses to ensure that courses meet the design, quality and accessibility standards. This work culminates in significant contributions to videos, readings, and activities for students to interact with in our various programs. There are opportunities for you to find creative solutions that meet professional and instructional requirements.
This is a position that will allow you to work remotely. You must be detail oriented, organized and a self-starter with the motivation to work independently. Due to the flow of work you must be able to communicate effectively with management, adhere to a schedule and meet deadlines.
Potential work assignments include:
- Implement Digital Accessibility Guidelines
- Assess digital assets such as Canvas sites, Excel Documents, Word Documents, videos, and PDFs for conformance against accessibility guidelines.
- Proofread content.
- Digital asset support includes script writing, storyboarding, review, light editing.
- Research – content and educational best practices.
- Edit content to conform to accessibility standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Must be University of Maryland College Park undergraduate student.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and comprehend complex information.
- Ability to write with clarity and concision in a fast-paced work environment under competing deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative with ambiguous instructions, and adaptable to change.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to excellence and reliability with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience working in Canvas.
- Technical writing background
- Some familiarity with HTML and CSS.
Additional Information:
This position is not for those seeking a GA assistantship. Candidate must be a University of Maryland student. This position is 10 hours per week.
How to Apply:
- This internship is a paid opportunity for current undergraduate students with the University of Maryland.
- To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Arifa Garman (agarman@umd.edu) and apply through ejobs.umd.edu.
Posting Date:
04/10/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/24/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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