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Posted Job TitleAssociate Director of Instructional Design, Wharton Online - Wharton Executive EducationJob Profile TitleAssociate Director C, Student Services, Executive EducationJob Description SummaryThe Associate Director of Instructional Design is a member of the Wharton Online team within the Aresty Institute of Executive Education in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Design and Content Strategy. The incumbent for this position will apply instructional design methodologies, evidence-based teaching and learning practices, and multimedia design principles to develop and maintain non-credit executive education programs that help adult learners meet their professional development goals. This position regularly collaborates with the Associate Director of Video Production Management to create effective and engaging multimedia resources. In addition, this position collaborates with the Associate Director of Educational Technologies to explore pedagogically sound strategies for implementing technologies that improve the learner experience.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities
Collaborating with and supporting instructors, the Director of Custom Programs, the Director of Program Design and Delivery Operations, Course Managers, and internal and external stakeholders to create robust online learning experiences. This includes developing learning objectives, course maps, outlines, scripts, slides, videos, assignments, activities, compliance reviews, beta-tests, and preparing final products for launch.
Consulting with the Director of Instructional Design and Content Strategy and the Wharton Online team to provide instructional design expertise during the design of online asynchronous and synchronous programs.
Assessing the effectiveness of learning experiences, design and development processes, and identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
Collaborating with the Director of Project and Content Management to ensure on time project completion within scope and budget.
Maintaining up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of best and emerging practices in online teaching and continuing and professional education and presenting on best and emerging practices to internal and external audiences.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required and 3 to 5 years' experience, with master's degree in a related field and 5-7 years' relevant work experience preferred. Required experience includes:
Supporting faculty in developing online courses from design through development.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to demonstrate thoroughness and provide examples of simultaneously managing high-level structures and granular details.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Willingness to respond and follow up rapidly to client requests and work across time zones.
Strongly preferred: Experiences in continuing and professional education, higher education, and project management.
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