Job Title: eLearning Developer, Albany-Rensselaer, New York
PVN ID: PS-1810-002754
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Job Description

General Description

The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking for a seamless way to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.

Drawing on CUNY's nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, the School's programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.

Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education. CUNY SPS was ranked in the top 5% in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.

In addition to its degree and certificate programs, CUNY SPS develops and delivers custom learning programs for New York City and State government agencies, as well as private sector partners. CUNY SPS seeks a full-time asynchronous course eLearning Developer for its program partnership with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Bureau of Training and Development (OCFS BTD). Through this partnership, CUNY SPS develops and delivers both online synchronous and asynchronous training to thousands of OCFS employees and non-profit provider agency staff statewide. We have a track record of creating cutting-edge eLearning experiences and integrating new technologies into blended learning solutions.

 

This position is physically located on-site at the NYS Office of Children and Family Services in Albany-Rensselaer, New York.

 

As a member of a dynamic on-site eLearning Team, the eLearning Developer works collaboratively with agency subject matter experts to create highly interactive asynchronous eLearning courses for human services professionals. Successful candidates for the position will leverage her/his multimedia and animation skills to author online modules using Articulate Storyline.

 

We are looking for committed and creative individuals with eLearning authoring experience to create highly engaging eLearning experiences for adult learners. As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to provide samples of their work.

Other Duties

Reporting to the Distance Education Manager, the eLearning Developer will: 

  • Develop new, and convert existing, courses to be delivered as online asynchronous eLearning;
  • Develop all multimedia needed for projects;
  • Liaison with subject matter experts on asynchronous course development;
  • Assess projects and determine the appropriate use of technology;
  • Make development related decisions informed by pedagogical/adult learning theory or
  • research;
  • Perform tasks necessary to the project management of online learning development; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, with degree in related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience developing with asynchronous development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline or Lectora) required.
  • Experience with multimedia development/editing software (e.g., image, audio, video editing), a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Ability to clearly articulate ideas, concepts and visions for eLearning projects.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a learning team, as well as work independently in a self-directed manner.
  • Ability to convey complex concepts visually.
  • Experience in graphic design and layout, a plus.

 

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Affirmative Action/EEO/IRCA Employer.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$48,000.00 - $57,000.00
Closing Date
Mar 29, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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