Instructional Designer, Learning and Development Project Management Office
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Technical writing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, educational technology, learning and development, or a related field with at least three years of professional experience designing and developing
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex information and subject matter into clear, engaging, accessible, and instructionally sound learning experiences.
- Experience implementing adult learning principles and developing measurable learning objectives and aligning instructional content, learning activities, and assessments to intended learning outcomes.
- Experience creating instructional design documents, course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, learner workbooks, presentation materials, and other learning assets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate instructional design decisions, present ideas clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with graphic design, visual communication, and the layout of professional learning materials.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive instructional design practices, with the ability to apply accessibility considerations when developing learning content.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to organize complex information and identify effective instructional approaches.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative, project-based team.
- Ability to receive, interpret, and incorporate feedback while maintaining quality, consistency, and alignment with project requirements.
- Initiative, creativity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, with a solution-oriented approach to addressing challenges and advancing project goals.
Nice to have
- Experience developing interactive eLearning using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.
- Experience with multimedia learning development, including video production and editing, audio editing, voiceover, narration, and related technologies.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Firefly, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Full description
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Bargaining Unit:
No
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies:
As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.
Within and created at the same time as CUNY SPS, the Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) designs custom workplace learning programs to help organizations achieve their goals. We are experts in research-based learning practices, online as well as in-classroom curriculum development and implementation. We are uniquely positioned to respond to organizational learning needs and support change management initiatives swiftly and effectively.
Partnership Description: CUNY SPS ILS partners with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to provide foundational and continuous professional development learning for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors through ACS’s Office of Training and Workforce Development (OTWD). OTWD encompasses three entities: ACS James Satterwhite Academy, the ACS Workforce Institute and the ACS Institute for Leadership Development.
Position Description:
CUNY SPS is seeking a creative, collaborative, and learner-centered Instructional Designer to join the Learning and Development Project Management Office (PMO) at the ACS Workforce Institute (ACSWI).