Instructional Development Specialist I Job at Rice University in Houston

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree‑lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6‑to‑1 undergraduate student‑to‑faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses and student government. Developing close‑knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence. Position Summary: The Instructional Development Specialist of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies designs and develops learning solutions to support the overall curriculum. This person contributes to the development of standards for online and instructor‑led course development, instructor training, participant and instructor materials, online performance support solutions, and learning evaluation. Provides technological support for events as needed. Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate provides support to faculty, students, and staff with classroom technology, particularly with Canvas, Zoom, and other learning tools. They possess extensive skills and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, as well as a willingness to support cross‑functional teams. Workplace Requirements: On‑campus position: This position is exclusively on‑site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Anderson‑Clarke Center. Position hours are from 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., including some weekends. Rice policy 440 may be subject to change. Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year‑for‑year basis. 1+ years of experience in educational technology support, instructional design and development, and project management In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year‑for‑year basis. Skills: Working knowledge of Windows 11, macOS, and all MS Office applications Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work assignments with a sustained heavy workload Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with program staff, faculty, course teams, and external contractors Demonstrated project management capabilities using established project planning tools and software Substantial knowledge and skills in current educational technologies, software, and learning platforms such as Canvas Essential Functions: Performs analysis of learning and business needs Proactively consults with subject matter experts to identify and formulate learning objectives and content Designs learning and performance support solutions Drafts storyboards and prototypes Designs and develops course content, instructor and participant materials, including performance support materials Implements, evaluates, and maintains learning solutions Interacts with vendors during design, development, and implementation processes as needed Performs all other duties as assigned Additional Functions: Provide support and training to faculty, students, and staff for classroom technology, especially Canvas, Zoom, and other technologies Manage and train student workers for the school’s Zoom room Provide backup tech support for the school’s Zoom room Provide evening tech support for online courses Provide backup operations support as needed Assist with supporting events Assist in communicating Rice Central updates related to teaching and learning technology with GSCS staff, faculty, and students Coordinate projects with the GSCS Digital Learning team, including videographer and Rice Digital team Maintain and respond to tickets related to Canvas or other technology issues and support Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713‑348‑5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support. If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University. #J-18808-Ljbffr