Senior Hybrid Learning Designer at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

• Working with the HL design team to conceptualise learning design and multimedia development briefs for new HL offerings;
• Designing high-quality online learning experiences that are aligned with course outcomes and the intended assessment strategy;
• Working with academics and other project stakeholders to complete projects according to the agreed-upon curriculum design approach and completing tasks within project timelines;
• Reporting back to the HL coordinator on their progress of design during each phase of the project (from context analysis before the project, to critical evaluation after implementation);
• Identifying opportunities for skills development and continual learning within the HLD team;
• Helping to establish and formalise appropriate learning design workflows within the team;
• Liaising with the multimedia production team, including the production coordinator, on the multimedia design briefs and quality checks of multimedia outputs (such as videos);
• Providing training and support for academics and other stakeholders in preparation for online facilitation.

Job Requirements   

• Bachelor's degree or three-year tertiary qualification;
• At least two years' experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems (e.g., Moodle) and/or educational multimedia in a higher education or adult training context;
• An understanding of different modes of delivery (contact/residential, blended, hybrid and online) in a higher/adult training context;
• Experienced in designing visually-attractive course layouts that are easy to navigate and that reflects universal design for learning principles;
• Experience using SCORM software (e.g., Articulate / iSpring / H5P);
• A basic understanding of video pedagogy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to engage in quality enhancement processes. This includes the ability to articulate constructive feedback to also help colleagues continually improve a broader learning design team's practices;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working productively with a diverse range of project stakeholders, including subject matter experts, multimedia designers, technical support staff and project managers;
• The ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• A willingness to continually learn and broaden their skillset.

Recommendation        

• Evidence of accredited training specifically in the field of learning technologies and online learning design;
• A tertiary degree in a field related to learning design and/or education;
• Experience in facilitating learning in an adult training/higher education context;
• Experience in creating learning design templates and guidelines that have been successfully used in a broader (e.g., institutional / organisational) context;
• HTML coding experience in Moodle.