Hiring Department

eLearning

This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at 573-882-7976.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Job Description

As a staff member in Missouri Online at the University of Missouri, this position works with the instructional design and experience design teams creating learning materials and instructional media for online courses. In fulfilling these responsibilities, this role has a particular emphasis on web and graphic design for learning management systems, while also utilizing other general design and development skills for the production of online materials.
The Experience Designer will also be required to attend the annual on-site Missouri Online All Staff Retreat and other on-site events as business needs dictate. Travel for this position is expected to be minimal.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
Lifelong learner
Well-rounded in Experience Design
Technologically inclined
Pro-active
Student experience oriented
Relationship builder (supportive and respectful)
Collaborator

Key Responsibilities:

Creates learning materials in a variety of formats for delivery online, including web, graphic, interactive, video, audio, and animated formats, depending on the need
Produces web pages, websites, and other web-based materials to be used in online courses
Incorporates third-party web-based tools/products into course materials as necessary
Ensures accessibility and usability of all course materials produced
Provides suggestions and ideas for improvement in course materials
Tests and/or develops instructional technology solutions
Collaborates closely with team members to clarify needs/concerns/issues in projects
Creates products and materials for use within centrally supported or third-party technology systems (including learning management systems), or independent of such systems
Keeps abreast of emerging trends and standards in web design and development

¿ Performs other duties as assigned

Shift

Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM. CST

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Articulate
Experienced working with Learning Management Systems
Proficient in project management
1-3 years of experience in higher education
1-3 years of learning experience design in higher education
Expertise in HTML and CSS coding

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,000 - $59,000 per year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Strategic Communications Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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