Job Description Summary
The Learning Designer at Saint Leo University plays a crucial role in advancing the institution’s mission by collaborating closely with faculty to develop transformative online courses by integrating media-rich environments, effective learning theories, and cutting-edge technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team setting, leveraging innovative pedagogical models and tools. The designer provides consulting and instructional design services, offering tailored assistance and regular consultations to support faculty in creating interactive and accessible learning experiences.
Job Description
Job Description
- Collaborates with faculty to design engaging and effective online, integrating instructional design models, learning theories, and emerging trends in higher education.
- Provides expert consulting and tailored support, including multimedia integration, to enhance student engagement and ensure high-quality learning experiences.
- Ensures course designs are accessible, aligned with learning objectives, and leverage media-rich environments for transformative eLearning.
- Understand instructional design models, learning theories, and trends in higher education, such as distance learning and adaptive learning.
- Ensure that course designs are engaging, accessible, and aligned with learning objectives.
- Incorporate the use of AI in course development to enhance the learning experience and provide personalized learning paths for students
- Contribute to a positive culture of collaboration, collegiality, innovation, and product excellence within the Learning Design team.
- Work in partnership with departments and programs to support course and program goals through design as well as pilot projects.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives related to, but not limited to, content, learning innovation, teaching strategies, and assessment effective practices.
- Represent Saint Leo University Learning Design at meetings and conferences.
- Write effective copy, instructional text and A/V scripts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
- Master’s degree (preferably in instructional design) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Successful track-record of planning and executing media rich course design.
- Understanding of trends in higher education, such as distance learning, adaptive learning, competency-based education, use of open education resources (OER), etc.
- Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
- Understanding of ADA compliance.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (i.e. D2L)
- Experience with course development software (i.e. Articulate Storyline)
- Experience in using AI in education preferred.
Skills:
- Lesson and curriculum planning skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent social, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Basic HTML skills preferred
- Previous work experience in Instructional Design
Abilities:
- Pro-active approach to problem solving, challenges, and issues.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Positive attitude and the ability to encourage the same from team members.
- Demonstrated alignment to Saint Leo University’s core values of excellence, respect, integrity, stewardship, community and personal development.
Special Instructions
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Values Statement- (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission, Vision, Core Values of Saint Leo University. The Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values are available on the Saint Leo website at:https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period
Top Skills
What We Do
Saint Leo University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation, offering 57 undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs to more than 18,200 students each year. Founded in 1889 by Benedictine monks, the private, nonprofit university is known for providing a values-based education to learners of all backgrounds and ages in the liberal arts tradition. Saint Leo is regionally accredited and offers a residential campus in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, 16 education centers in five states, and an online program for students anywhere. The university is home to more than 98,000 alumni.
Learn more at saintleo.edu.
