Instructional Designer Assistant - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

2 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Working with the ODL team includes supporting the ODL instructional designers in completing content reviews, proofreading, and editing in Canvas.

Working on the quality assurance reviews for designed courses to ensure that courses meet the design, quality and accessibility standards.

This work culminates in significant contributions to videos, readings, and activities for students to interact with in our various programs.

There are opportunities for you to find creative solutions that meet professional and instructional requirements.

This is a position that will allow you to work remotely. You must be detail oriented, organized and a selfstarter with the motivation to work independently. Due to the flow of work you must be able to communicate effectively with management, adhere to a schedule and meet deadlines.

Potential work assignments include:

Implement Digital Accessibility Guidelines
Assess digital assets such as Canvas sites, Excel Documents, Word Documents, videos, and PDFs for conformance against accessibility guidelines.
Proofread content.
Digital asset support includes script writing, storyboarding, review, light editing.
Research content and educational best practices.
Edit content to conform to accessibility standards.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and comprehend complex information.
Ability to write with clarity and concision in a fastpaced work environment under competing deadlines.
Ability to take initiative with ambiguous instructions, and adaptable to change.
Attention to detail.
Commitment to excellence and reliability with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

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How to Apply:

This internship is a paid opportunity for current undergraduate students with the University of Maryland.

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Open Until Filled

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The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

**Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.