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An Instructional Design Assistant is a professional who supports instructional designers in creating educational materials and learning experiences. Their duties often include assisting with course development, organizing content, managing learning management systems, and providing technical or administrative support. They help ensure that training programs or courses are effective, engaging, and aligned with educational goals. Instructional Design Assistants work in various settings, such as schools, universities, corporate training departments, and e-learning companies.

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Instructional Design Assistant

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

606th of 614 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Instructional Design Assistant fulfills the needs of the Course Design Team with many tasks associates with the LMS system Blackboard. This position supports the course design team and system configuration of the platform. The candidate will need strong leadership skills and drive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Works with the Director/Associate of the Learning Management System to maintain the LMS along with any systems or API's that are integrated with the LMS.
  • Tier 2 support services for the University's learning management system, and its integrated technologies (e.g., LMS, Kaltura, Publishers, Tutor.com, etc.).
  • Provides technical support for all other software associated with the LMS like Pyramid.
  • Performs quality assurance tests and improvement of the data integration with the university's student information system (Anthology Student), or Pyramid.
  • Assists leadership in discovering and evaluating new and updated learning tools for academics.
  • Interact with vendors, follow up, and communicate potential resolutions to staff or supported populations through appropriate tracking systems (e.g., email, ServiceNow).
  • Generates and documents scripts executed for enrollment management, archiving, and other operational needs in the learning management system.
  • Within assigned projects, adheres to university-level policies on data integrity, confidentiality, development, archiving, and installation processes across the supported learning platforms and applications.
  • Generates frequent reports and queries (e.g., via Blackboard Data, IMPACT, etc.) on learning platforms usage data for supported populations and assist leadership in usage analysis and outreach efforts.
  • Responds to project and operational calendars for deployments and evaluates the impacts of frequent releases of supported learning platforms on supported populations.
  • Contributes to the team's internal departmental procedures, public knowledgebase articles, and training to supported populations in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • At least 2 years' experience in information technology. Any relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), web browsers, and basic computer troubleshooting (Windows/Mac).

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Experience with REST APIs a plus. (authentication, endpoints, pagination, error handling).
  • LTI 1.1 & LTI 1.3 experience (Advantage)
  • Working Publishers (Cengage, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, etc.)
  • Video platform knowledge. e.g., Kaltura, Yuja, or Panopto
  • SIS to LMS integration knowledge
  • Identity systems (SSO, SAML, Azure AD / LDAP concepts)
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Must know about various operating systems, web browsing and enhancement tools, utilities, and applications.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Understanding audio and video technology and basic editing using Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools.

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Keiser University is a vibrant and diverse community focused on education and learning. We are one of Florida’s largest private, not-for-profit universities serving approximately 20,000 students, 3,800 employees and more than 66,000 alumni. Keiser has over 20-plus campuses in Florida and internationally in Nicaragua and China. Our values of leadership, excellence, integrity and service still drive our efforts and determine our priorities. Much of our successes come from the extraordinary faculty and staff. We embrace and embody an inclusive culture and value the importance of diversity in the workforce. Keiser is dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights, and contributions of its employees. where faculty and staff feel valued and have the opportunity to add value, making KU a great place to pursue your passions and grow your career.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Year founded

1977

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