Job Title

Instructional Designer I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

AVP for Finance & Deputy CFO

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Instructional Designer I, under general supervision, supports the Department of Business Practices by assisting in the development of engaging training materials and learning resources for Finance & Business Services staff. This position collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create instructional content, coordinate training video production, and support the design of online and multimedia learning initiatives using instructional design best practices. The role assists with developing eLearning modules, training outlines, job aids, and staff development resources that support financial and business processes. This position also helps maintain and improve training materials and digital learning resources to promote effective employee onboarding, compliance, and professional development throughout the division.

Essential Duties

Training Design and Multimedia & Resource Development

• Applies instructional design best practices to support engaging and effective staff learning experiences
• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and departmental staff to plan, coordinate, and develop instructional materials, training outlines, and eLearning content. Coordinates and schedules training video recordings
• Assists with creating interactive training modules, training videos, digital learning materials, and supporting instructional resources
•  Develops job aids, guides, presentations, and online training materials to support departmental & division operations
• Assists with reviewing and updating existing training materials to ensure accuracy and consistency

Staff Support

• Responds to staff questions and provides guidance on relevant training resources and eLearning tools based on their role and development needs
• Assist with assigned project communication including timelines, deliverables, and communication with partners

Evaluation and Improvement

• Assists with reviewing training materials and learning resources for usability and effectiveness
• Assists with reviewing feedback and making updates to training materials as needed
• Helps identify opportunities to improve instructional materials, workflows, and staff learning experiences
• Assists with maintaining consistency in branding, formatting, and accessibility standards across training materials

Programmatic Support

• Provides administrative support and helps create presentations, signage, digital materials, and supporting documentation for departmental events, programs, and training sessions
• Supports conferences and special events by assisting with communication, scheduling, logistics, attendee materials, volunteer management, etc. 
• Organizes files, maintaining records, multimedia files and training assets, and instructional documentation
• Tracks project timelines and deliverables

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.   

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Business, Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.    

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.