Instructional Design Consultant

UNCG • Full-time • Greensboro, North Carolina, United States • 1w ago

Provides leadership in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of research based, e-learning solutions for Extension programs designed to train citizens across the state and develop various skills of state and county level staff. Specifically, this position will be responsible for providing technical expertise to help Extension develop new educational materials consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall mission, goals and educational objectives of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University. Program.Primary Function of Organizational UnitN.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together with its partners – North Carolina State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, Cooperative Extension has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Nation.Minimum RequirementsRequires B.S. degree in training, adult education, instructional technology, training and development, instructional design, or other related field or a B.S. degree with instructional design certification and at least 3 three years experience in instructional design.
Three years or more years of experience practicing instructional design.
Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Office).
Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Valid Driver’s license and personal transportation.
Ability to travel and work after hours/weekends as needed.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, EducationMaster’s degree in training, adult education, instructional technology, training and development, and instructional design.
Instructional Design Certifications
Three or more years of previous instructional design experience.
Experience with Articulate Storyline 360 and similar eLearning software tools.
Experience coaching and collaborating with SME’s to develop instructional tools.
Experience with design platforms such as InDesign, Articulate Storyline.

Required License or CertificationIs this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working TitleInstructional Design ConsultantPosition Number007556Recruitment Salary Range$65,000 min -$80,000 maxFLSAExemptAppointment TypePermanent - Full-timeTenure TrackNoFTE40 hours/week, 12 monthsIf Time Limited, Appointment LengthOrganizational DivisionCooperative ExtensionOrganizational LocationCollege of Ag & Environ SciencesOrganizational UnitCooperative Extension

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberEPA2588Open Date03/05/2025Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until FilledOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search04/04/2025Date Position Available04/07/2025Special Instructions to ApplicantYou must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/36387

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