Online Course Developer

The Course Developer is responsible for assisting in the development, creation, and redesign of new online and blended master courses.  The Course Developer works collaboratively with the Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Managers (CMs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other departments in order to meet rigor standards, student learning outcomes, and student usability standards. This position is best suited to someone who prefers a fast-paced environment, adapts to change, and seeks to actively develop new skills and grow in understanding of learning and technology.

• →Work with Instructional Technologists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Curriculum Managers in developing course content, including lectures, assessments, project directions, and activities for new courses
• →Revise existing course content via course content software based on feedback from faculty, academics committees, CMs, and Instructional Technologists
• →Responsible for second-level support of learning management system (LMS) content, date restrictions, master course and section creation, assessments/test banks, course revisions, etc.
• →Research scholarly sources from Virtual Library, Internet, and publisher resources to support learning outcomes in credit-bearing college courses. Ensure adherence to copyright and intellectual property guidelines.
• →Assist Instructional Technologists with support of web technologies to enrich the asynchronous learning classroom
• →Ensures that quality standards and design are maintained during design, development, and revision of all courses

• Has project management skills to plan, prioritize, and keep projects on track to meet deadlines
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources
• Organizes work effectively and pays meticulous attention to detail and tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and focus on multiple projects
• Integrates technology and champions new technology
• Acts with urgency and takes ownership

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor/Master’s degree in Distance Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred.

• 1-2 years of professional experience in higher education preferred
• Knowledge of distance education course development and best practices preferred.
• Understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy and best practices in authentic assessment and grading rubrics for higher education levels preferred
• Some experience/understanding of LMS. Experience in distance education preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to manage detail and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to independently manage workload
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and Online Education culture and values

• Internet savvy with multiple browsers, ability to troubleshoot, and familiar with Microsoft Office products

$56,500 per year ($27.16 per hour).  

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.