ECPI University
Instructional Development Manager
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Virginia Beach, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ April 4th, 2025
Canvas
CEH
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
ECPI University is hiring an Instructional Development Manager. The role involves blending instructional design expertise with project management to develop and revise courses, particularly focusing on IT certification preparation such as CompTIA and Microsoft. The IDM will manage both internal and external projects, collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts, and use various digital tools to create engaging and adaptive course content.
Highlights
- Lead course development and revisions, focusing on IT certifications.
- Use tools like Articulate and Adobe eLearning Suite; preferred experience with Canvas.
- Requires Bachelor's in Instructional Design or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience in higher education.
- Proficiency in adult learning theory and instructional design models.
- Project management skills with tools like Smartsheet.
- Encourages innovation through new technologies and methodologies like Generative AI.
- Hybrid/remote work flexibility supporting work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
Instructional Development Manager Full Description
Full-Time
Hybrid
Virginia Beach
University Administration
Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Description
Description
Job Posting: Instructional Development Manager (IDM)
Location: ECPI University – Virginia Beach, VA (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility Available)
About ECPI University: For over half a century, ECPI University has led the way in delivering career-focused education that transforms students into confident professionals. With our hands-on, accelerated learning approach, we prepare students for real-world success across technology, healthcare, business, and more.
Join Our Team: ECPI University is seeking an experienced Instructional Development Manager (IDM) to join our Curricular Innovation and Production team. This role blends instructional design expertise with project management leadership and focuses on both academic curriculum and certification preparation in the IT field—including certifications such as CompTIA, CEH, and Microsoft and other fields as assigned. If you're passionate about student success, learning innovation, and designing high-impact experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as internal and external project manager for course development and revisions, ensuring quality content is delivered on time.
- Design and develop engaging online, hybrid, and on-ground courses using best practices in adult learning theory and instructional design.
- Lead the design of IT certification preparation experiences (and other fields as assigned) aligned with industry standards and aimed at improving credential pass rates.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, faculty, and leadership to align course materials with learning outcomes, employer expectations, and IT industry demands.
- Use digital authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe eLearning Suite) and learning management systems (Canvas preferred) to produce interactive and adaptive course content.
- Integrate feedback from course evaluations, student performance data, and pass rates to continuously improve learning experiences.
- Provide training and implementation support to faculty during course launches and updates.
- Pilot new technologies and instructional methodologies, including Generative AI, to support innovation.
- Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement in curriculum development and learning technologies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, or related field. Master’s preferred.
- Experience:
- At least 3 years of instructional design experience in higher education.
- Experience with distance or hybrid learning.
- Experience designing certification-aligned courses in the IT field is highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design models.
- Proficiency in LMS platforms (Canvas preferred) and tools like Storyline, Adobe eLearning Suite.
- Project management skills with experience using tools like Smartsheet.
- Ability to translate technical IT concepts into clear, engaging learner experiences.
- Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently and in remote/hybrid environments.
Why ECPI University?
- Impact: Directly influence student success and help shape career trajectories.
- Innovation: Work within a forward-thinking institution that values creativity and technology.
- Flexibility: Hybrid/remote options available, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming education and careers. Apply today and help our students achieve certification success!
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
