Job Type

Full-time

Description

Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) Manager

South College – We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Almost 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) Manager Description

South College is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient IDT Manager to support the Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team. This role helps to supervise and support instructional designers, including scheduling, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure high-quality output.  

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth execution of IDT initiatives and maintain strong cross-departmental communication.

Responsibilities:  

• Team Management: Supervise and support instructional designers, including scheduling, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure high-quality output. 
• Project Coordination: In partnership with IDT Leadership, manage the planning, prioritization, and delivery of instructional design projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with academic goals.
• Collaboration: Provide day-to-day support to instructional designers and faculty throughout the course design process, ensuring clear communication, efficient workflow, and alignment with instructional design best practices.
• Instructional Quality: Promote and support evidence-based design practices, accessibility standards, and the use of instructional technologies to enhance the learning experience.
• Process Improvement: Maintain and refine workflows, templates, and design standards to ensure consistency and efficiency in      course production.
• Evaluation and Assessment: Use feedback and analytics to assess course quality, identify improvement areas, and inform future instructional design efforts.
• Innovation Support: Explore and recommend new tools, technologies, and strategies to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Departmental Support: Assist senior leadership in implementing strategic initiatives and departmental projects related to instructional design and technology.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum of a master’s degree in education, instructional design, business, HR or related field.

Experience

• 1 year+ of instructional design management experience
• 3+ years of instructional design experience 
• Expertise in instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Agile), adult learning theory, and curriculum development within higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and complex projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in course design tools (e.g., Storyline, Rise, H5P), video production tools, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack).
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards, universal design for learning (UDL), and inclusive andragogical strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using learning analytics and assessment data to inform instructional decisions.

About Organization

A Private College with 100+ Programs & Concentrations featuring modern labs and classrooms. South College has locations in TN, NC, GA, FL, IN, PA, and TX, plus Online and CBE! See more at www.south.edu.