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Job Title: Senior Instructional Designer Department: Ohio State Online | Professional and Continuing Education The Senior Instructional Designer is a member of Ohio State Online who creates online learning opportunities and evidence-based programs, courses, and support services consistent with the University’s academic plan for distance education enrollment growth. The work is integral to Ohio State’s workforce development mission, and the role will change how Ohio State delivers education and will impact a world of diverse learners. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping online program education for one of the largest and best-ranked land-grant universities—an economic engine for the State of Ohio and beyond. The focus of this position is to lead the design and revision of asynchronous online courses, optimized for working-adult students, in partnership with Ohio State instructors and educational technology colleagues. 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The Senior Instructional Designer participates on an agile, effective team of instructional design specialists serving multiple course and program projects. In an ever-changing higher education landscape, employees are flexible, innovative, and adept at developing solutions. A successful candidate is a self-motivated worker who works effectively independently and as part of a team, supporting projects to achieve on-time completion, gathering consensus, and conveying information in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. Members of the team must demonstrate good judgment and alignment with the university’s Shared Values. A generally positive, friendly, collaborative demeanor is sought.            This description is representative of the expected role, and other duties may be assigned to benefit the organization and university. Supervisory responsibilities: 0 total staff Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required Experience: Years of relevant experience required: 4. Experience must include online/blended course design, curriculum development, faculty development or other related area. Must be proficient in various technologies used in the instructional/graphic design and assessment process. Experience with learning management systems, including analytics and reporting functions. Experience with course development tools, online educational technologies, digital video, audio, graphics, and learning objects. Experience with standards for online instructional excellence, online learning best practices, recognized online design standards, faculty support and training strategies, and overall project management for meeting course production timelines and deadlines. Desired Education: Master's degree Desired Experience: Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 4-8 Additional Information: The target hiring range for this job profile is $ 58,700- 72,000 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc. Function - Education Sub Function - Instructional Design Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized Level - S3 Location: Mount Hall (0311) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. 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