Cedar Crest College
Educational Experience Designer
Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Description
Cedar Crest College is seeking an Educational Experience Designer to support the Crest to Career project by assisting faculty in designing or redesigning courses to incorporate career development competencies. The Educational Experience Designer will work collaboratively with the project team and College faculty to assess existing curricula and pedagogical practices, determine opportunities for the incorporation of career competencies into courses, and develop and implement these revisions to broaden students' learning relative to career competencies. In addition, the Educational Experience Designer will work collaboratively with the offices in Student Success & Engagement, and the Learning Commons, to support College-wide efforts to ensure high-quality, accessible educational experiences for all students.
The Crest to Career project is a 5-year project supported by a federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant. By helping faculty to more deeply incorporate career development education into courses, the Educational Experience Designer plays a significant role in helping the College increase student participation in career development activities.
The Crest to Career project begins its 3rd year in October 2025, during which 80% of the Educational Experience Designer's time will be allocated to supporting this project. The remaining 20% of the Educational Experience Designer's time in this year will be allocated to supporting other educational design and faculty development needs. In subsequent years, and continuing after the grant period, this allocation will adjust, with incrementally less time focused on the project and more time working on other projects related to faculty and educational development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guide and assist faculty participating in the Career Curriculum Development Project as they revise or develop courses to significantly incorporate career competencies and career development topics, including participating in curricular needs assessment and the development of learning outcomes, associated educational materials and plans, and learning assessment strategies. Serve on the Crest to Career project team to ensure full implementation of the project plan and assess its impact on career development and student success. Assist with the development of educational plans and materials for the First Year Experience, career development courses offered by Career Development and Community Engagement, and other educational programs offered by the division of Student Success & Engagement. Develop and lead professional development activities in topics such as high-impact teaching practices, incorporation and delivery of career competency-based educational strategies, and design and maintenance of accessible educational materials. Assist the Director of Student Accessibility Services in guiding accessible courses and providing accessible course materials and collaborate with the Learning Commons to offer faculty and staff development on topics related to student learning and educational design. Qualifications
Education and Training
Bachelor's Degree in an academic discipline, Instructional Technology, Education, Educational Technology or related field required; Master's Degree preferred. 2 or more years of work experience in curriculum development, instructional design, faculty development, or related topics is required; higher education teaching experience is preferred. Working knowledge of instructional design principles, pedagogical theory and practice, learning theories, learning outcomes design and assessment, and related topics is required. Experience in career development education, career advising or career services, or other related experiences is beneficial.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated experience in project management; experience with needs assessments and using findings to develop educational activities and materials is required. Strong collaboration and communication skills (oral and written), especially with faculty with varying levels of experience in curricular design. Working knowledge of Universal Design principles, WCAG accessibility principles, and inclusive teaching practices is preferred. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Visual and hearing ability to perform all required duties related to the position with reasonable accommodation. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a PC and office equipment with reasonable accommodation. While some remote work may be allowed with supervisor approval, this position is primarily expected to be in person on campus. Complexity
Ability to collaborate and guide subject-matter experts in course revision and development, providing supportive and constructive feedback while encouraging growth and development. Ability to manage projects involving groups and/or multiple areas of the College.
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with the College community as well as the ability to work comfortably in complex interpersonal situations. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team is essential.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), resume, and three references.
Cedar Crest College is seeking an Educational Experience Designer to support the Crest to Career project by assisting faculty in designing or redesigning courses to incorporate career development competencies. The Educational Experience Designer will work collaboratively with the project team and College faculty to assess existing curricula and pedagogical practices, determine opportunities for the incorporation of career competencies into courses, and develop and implement these revisions to broaden students' learning relative to career competencies. In addition, the Educational Experience Designer will work collaboratively with the offices in Student Success & Engagement, and the Learning Commons, to support College-wide efforts to ensure high-quality, accessible educational experiences for all students.
The Crest to Career project is a 5-year project supported by a federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant. By helping faculty to more deeply incorporate career development education into courses, the Educational Experience Designer plays a significant role in helping the College increase student participation in career development activities.
The Crest to Career project begins its 3rd year in October 2025, during which 80% of the Educational Experience Designer's time will be allocated to supporting this project. The remaining 20% of the Educational Experience Designer's time in this year will be allocated to supporting other educational design and faculty development needs. In subsequent years, and continuing after the grant period, this allocation will adjust, with incrementally less time focused on the project and more time working on other projects related to faculty and educational development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Guide and assist faculty participating in the Career Curriculum Development Project as they revise or develop courses to significantly incorporate career competencies and career development topics, including participating in curricular needs assessment and the development of learning outcomes, associated educational materials and plans, and learning assessment strategies. Serve on the Crest to Career project team to ensure full implementation of the project plan and assess its impact on career development and student success. Assist with the development of educational plans and materials for the First Year Experience, career development courses offered by Career Development and Community Engagement, and other educational programs offered by the division of Student Success & Engagement. Develop and lead professional development activities in topics such as high-impact teaching practices, incorporation and delivery of career competency-based educational strategies, and design and maintenance of accessible educational materials. Assist the Director of Student Accessibility Services in guiding accessible courses and providing accessible course materials and collaborate with the Learning Commons to offer faculty and staff development on topics related to student learning and educational design. Qualifications
Education and Training
Bachelor's Degree in an academic discipline, Instructional Technology, Education, Educational Technology or related field required; Master's Degree preferred. 2 or more years of work experience in curriculum development, instructional design, faculty development, or related topics is required; higher education teaching experience is preferred. Working knowledge of instructional design principles, pedagogical theory and practice, learning theories, learning outcomes design and assessment, and related topics is required. Experience in career development education, career advising or career services, or other related experiences is beneficial.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated experience in project management; experience with needs assessments and using findings to develop educational activities and materials is required. Strong collaboration and communication skills (oral and written), especially with faculty with varying levels of experience in curricular design. Working knowledge of Universal Design principles, WCAG accessibility principles, and inclusive teaching practices is preferred. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Visual and hearing ability to perform all required duties related to the position with reasonable accommodation. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a PC and office equipment with reasonable accommodation. While some remote work may be allowed with supervisor approval, this position is primarily expected to be in person on campus. Complexity
Ability to collaborate and guide subject-matter experts in course revision and development, providing supportive and constructive feedback while encouraging growth and development. Ability to manage projects involving groups and/or multiple areas of the College.
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with the College community as well as the ability to work comfortably in complex interpersonal situations. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team is essential.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), resume, and three references.