About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive

Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job – it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State’s innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research.  As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.  Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

Job Description:

We are seeking an Instructional Designer who will work with the New Energy New York (NENY) Battery Academy workforce development team, multimedia specialists, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online and hybrid learning programs and curricula for the workforce. The instructional designer supports the full operation, ensuring that key concepts and training needs for NENY learning experiences are aligned with the goals and standards of the wider NENY coalition and industry partners. This position collaborates with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and team members to craft engaging and effective learning solutions. The candidate must have strong editorial skills to review technical learning material, and strong writing skills to enhance comprehension of written material and video-based learning narration. Experience or familiarity with visual design and multimedia production is preferred.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the NENY Battery Academy team to create and support in-person and online learning experiences using appropriate learning modalities.
• Collaborate with experts, NENY coalition partners and stakeholders to produce exceptional, outcome-driven, workforce training on time and within budget.
• Develop learning assessments to validate desired learning outcomes.
• Apply sound learning science, adult learning principles, and standards to all learning programs.
• Develop learning assets that follow micro-credentialing policies and practices.
• Supplement existing curricula and courses to improve learner experiences and outcomes.
• Apply cutting-edge EdTech tools and innovative instructional design principles.
• Build Canvas LMS pages and course shells, create and maintain content templates, and create online interactive activities and assessments.
• Work with technical, and often complex, source material while following detailed development cycles.
• Manage multiple tasks and timelines across a variety of projects.
• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with online learning products.
• Collaborate with marketing, website developers and other market-facing teams.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental action plans, work processes and systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, or related equivalent field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Up-to-date and practical knowledge of adult learning principles and Instructional Systems Design concepts.
• Excellent editorial skills, including the ability to author course content in a conversational tone and storytelling capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, ensuring timely delivery.
• Proven ability to distill dense, complex information into compelling, practical, consumable, scalable learning solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Willing and able to travel when needed.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher, preferably in education, educational technology, instructional design, or related equivalent field.
• Experience using instructional technology, including learning management systems, video conferencing, content authoring tools (Articulate 360), graphic design (Canva, Adobe Suite), and video editing software.
• Experience working with workforce training, systems design, and technical content (electrical engineering, battery technologies, chemistry, and/or manufacturing processes).
• Experience in one or more of the following: Electronics/systems engineering, chemistry, AR/VR-based training, learning experience design, web development, AI tools and integrations, and/or data analytics.
• Strong interest in the renewable energy transition and related industries.

Additional Information:

Salary: $60,000- $65,000 annually

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.  

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. 

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter/Letter of Interest
• Names and contact information of three references.

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