Instructional Designer II

Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

VP for Faculty Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What We Want

We are seeking a proactive and customer service oriented Instructional Designer II to develop high-quality learning experiences, web content and design, and digital resources that support marketing and communications and faculty and academic leader professional development within Faculty Affairs. The role combines instructional design, adult learning, accessibility and technology expertise, with approximately 50% of the position focused on instructional design and related project work and 50% dedicated to webmaster and website operations responsibilities. The position collaborates with faculty, administrators, subject matter experts and university partners to create accessible, faculty-centered solutions aligned with institutional standards and Texas A&M brand requirements. As the primary webmaster for Faculty Affairs, the position also maintains and continuously improves the accessibility, usability, accuracy and effectiveness of Faculty Affairs web properties.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $62,000.00 - $80,000.00 (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience)

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• •Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education and instruction, curriculum and instruction, communications, digital media, web design/development or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• •Two years of related professional experience in instructional design, instructional technology, faculty or professional development, website administration/content management, digital communications or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Master’s or doctoral degree in instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, education, UX/UI design, communications, digital media, web design/development or a related field.
• •Five or more years of professional experience in instructional design, higher education, training and development, faculty development, web content management, digital communications or related work.
• •Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop and implement innovative, engaging and accessible online, hybrid and face-to-face learning content.
• •Demonstrated experience developing professional development experiences for faculty, academic leaders or other adult learners.
• •Experience administering and maintaining websites using contemporary content management systems such as WordPress, Cascade or similar platforms.
• •Knowledge of website accessibility requirements, usability principles, information architecture, digital content strategy and web quality assurance practices.
• •Experience using website analytics, accessibility and quality-assurance tools such as Google Analytics and Siteimprove.
• •Experience developing or curating multimedia assets that enhance learning and digital user experiences, including audio, video, graphics and other media.
• •Experience facilitating meetings, workshops and professional development experiences for individuals and groups in both in-person and online environments.
• •Proficiency with Canvas and contemporary learning technologies.
• •Working knowledge of HTML and CSS and familiarity with JavaScript and related web technologies.
• •Knowledge of search engine optimization and web content best practices.
• •Knowledge of project management practices and tools.
• •Strong writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, accessible and user-centered instructional and digital content.
• •Experience working in a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• •Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning practices and development of learning experiences for professional or higher education audiences.
• •Ability to design and develop clear, engaging and effective instructional and professional development materials.
• •Experience developing and maintaining digital learning resources and web-based content.
• •Experience working with content management systems and publishing website content.
• •Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements and practices, including ADA, Section 508 and WCAG standards.
• •Ability to organize and present complex information in clear, accessible and user-centered formats.
• •Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• •Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, subject matter experts, administrators, technical professionals and other stakeholders.
• •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, exercise sound judgment, solve problems independently and follow work through completion.
• •Ability to learn and effectively use new instructional, web and digital technologies

Essential Duties/Tasks

Webmaster, Website Operations & Digital Content Management

• •Serves as the primary webmaster for Faculty Affairs web properties and provides day-to-day front-end website administration, content publishing, maintenance and quality assurance.
• •Creates, edits, formats, updates and publishes web content using university-supported content management systems and related digital tools.
• •Maintains web pages, navigation, links, documents, forms, multimedia and other digital content to ensure information remains accurate, current, accessible and functional.
• •Works with Faculty Affairs leadership, program owners and content contributors to translate organizational priorities, programs and user needs into effective website content, structure and presentation.
• •Applies principles of information architecture, usability, digital accessibility, search engine optimization and web content strategy to improve navigation, readability, discoverability and user experience.
• •Reviews web content, page layouts and digital assets for consistency with Texas A&M brand standards, university web standards and accessibility requirements.
• •Conducts routine website quality assurance and identifies and addresses broken links, outdated information, formatting inconsistencies, accessibility issues and other front-end problems.
• •Supports ongoing digital accessibility compliance through website reviews, audits, remediation and follow-up in coordination with appropriate university accessibility, communications and technology partners.
• •Uses Siteimprove, web analytics and other available reporting tools to evaluate website quality, usage and performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• •Monitors website content and performance and recommends improvements to content, navigation, page structure, usability, accessibility and other aspects of the user experience.
• •Troubleshoots front-end website and publishing issues and coordinates platform, hosting, development or other technical issues with Central Web Services, university IT or other appropriate partners.
• •Supports website enhancements, redesigns, migrations and other digital initiatives through content preparation, implementation, testing, quality assurance and rollout.
• •Maintains website documentation, publishing procedures, content standards and review practices for Faculty Affairs web properties.
• •Provides guidance and support to Faculty Affairs employees who contribute or maintain web content, including assistance with accessibility, page structure, content presentation, digital assets and publishing practices.
• •Coordinates website content lifecycle activities, including scheduled content reviews, updates, archival and removal of outdated or obsolete materials.
• •Maintains awareness of university web standards, digital accessibility requirements, CMS capabili