1065 Research and Instructional Design Coordinator
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Research and Instructional Design Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1065
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Sponsored Research and Programs
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Vice President for Research and Economic Development
GENERAL FUNCTION
The primary responsibilities of the Research and Instructional Design Coordinator, are production, administration, and coordination of instructional materials related to research and sponsored programs and compliance areas coordinated by the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP). The Research and Instructional Design Coordinator designs and implements methods for disseminating information on research and sponsored programs and designs and implements training programs related to the acquisition and management of externally-funded projects and compliance requirements. The Research and Instructional Design Coordinator works closely with OSRP staff and University faculty and administrators in the design and development of multimedia and online learning content.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education A Master's degree in Instructional Technology or in a related field is required.
Experience At least six months experience utilizing instructional design methodologies for research and education in educational settings is required. Experience in designing curricula utilizing multimedia and program evaluation methods is required. Experience with a wide range of instructional technologies is required, including, but not limited to, authoring software (e.g., Trivantis Lectora and Macromedia Dreamweaver), computer file management (e.g., ACCESS or SQL), graphic design (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), interactive compressed video and video development (e.g., Vegas video), learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Web CT, Centra), presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint and Macromedia Flash), and streaming media development. Experience with web page design software (e.g., JavaScript and Active Server Page) as well as administration and educational web resources is required. Experience in developing and presenting instructions in the use of online training programs is required.
Skills A demonstrated knowledge of the instructional and web page design software described under experience is required. A demonstrated knowledge of web-based grants management systems is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the Infoed, Inc. proposal development and tracking and compliance development and tracking modules is preferred.
Effort Audio and visual acuity with normal ranges is required. Some activities require standing for long periods during presentations on the use of training programs and grants management systems. Occasional travel to participate in professional development meetings and conferences is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Helps to assure that faculty, staff, and administrators understand and have the capability to comply with federal regulations and University policies related to compliance areas coordinated by OSRP by developing, implementing, and maintaining online and classroom training programs which include, but are not limited to, animal care and use, biosafety, export control, and human subject protection.
2. Helps to increase the level of understanding of faculty, staff, students, and administrators regarding seeking, acquiring, and managing research, education, and service projects through grants and contracts from external sponsors, as well as the governmental regulations and University policies associated with these projects, by designing, implementing, and maintaining online and classroom training programs.
3. Assures optimal use of University resources in the delivery of online training programs and the maintenance of servers and other equipment required for the use of the grants management system modules by coordinating with Computer Services.
4. Assures dissemination of information on sponsored program opportunities, related governmental regulations, and University policies by coordinating with academic departments and other units.
5. Assures that those completing OSRP managed training programs are credited for their efforts by coordinating with the Training and Development Manager in the Office of Human Resources.
6. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, meetings, and conferences, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Director of Sponsored Research and Programs.
SUPERVISION
The Research and Instructional Design Coordinator is supervised by the Director, Sponsored Research and Programs.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES REVISED APRIL 2006 ADMINISTRATIVE
JOB FAMILY 4
Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Level 4 - 2300 Points: Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of an administrative, managerial, or professional field such as accounting or auditing, financial management, business administration, human resources, engineering, social sciences, communications, education, law, or medicine. Knowledge permits the employee to complete assignments by applying established methods to recurring types of projects/problems susceptible to well-documented precedents or to schedule, plan, and carry out precedented projects. Alternatively, knowledge at this level might also permit the employee to carry out precedented projects requiring considerable experience in specific areas within higher education. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in a specific technical or professional specialty along with significant related work experience. Alternatively, equivalent knowledge requirements at this level include a non-technical or general Bachelor's degree requirement with substantial work experience or a non-specific Master's degree requirement with substantial work experience. Knowledge requirements generally also include a significant amount of related work experience and may include administrative or supervisory experience.
Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility
Level 1 - 50 Points: Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time.
Factor 3: Interactions with Others
Level 3 - 250 Points: The purpose of interactions is to advise or counsel others to solve recurring and structured problems, and/or to plan or coordinate work efforts with other employees who are working toward common goals in situations where relationships are generally cooperative. Interactions are moderately structured and routine and may involve employees in different functions, students, and/or the general public. These types of interactions require normal interpersonal skills.
Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines
Level 2 - 250 Points: The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Typically, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures, but the employee must select from the most appropriate of several guidelines and make minor adjustments to methods. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes, procedures, or software varies from one assignment to another. Based on the assignment, the employee uses diverse, but conventional, methods, techniques, or approaches. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex, but normally performed within a fairly narrow and specific functional area.
Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility
Level 2 - 400 Points: Work involves services including collecting, processing, and disseminating information and providing advice to others. Work activities may be complex and likely affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services to the extent that others rely on the advice given in order to make decisions. Work activities typically affect the efficiency of the department but have relatively minor effects on operations within the cost center. Individuals in jobs at this level are often responsible for actively documenting, monitoring, and controlling expenditures. Incumbents may recommend minor expenditures, but have no substantive authority over budgets.