Instructional Design Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the version control for CDI’s catalog of both online and live learning programs.

• Take full responsibility for the upkeep and version management of Perspectives, CDI’s premier online program.

• Coordinate the release timelines for established live programs in collaboration with the Live Programs team.

• Ensure that facilitator guides, slide decks, participant handouts, and survey materials are updated in line with changes to source content.

• Maintain the changelog for Perspectives, archive outdated versions, and ensure that cohort content can be reconstructed when requested.

• Draft and edit module text, discussion prompts, activities, and assessments for review by the Senior Director of Education.

• Assist Senior Curriculum Designers with design projects that involve partner engagement.

• Conduct pre-release quality assurance for Perspectives alongside the Product team.

• Proofread materials, verify links and media, assess accessibility, and test the entire learner experience from start to finish.

• Manage and organize the content feedback backlog sourced from facilitators, partners, learner surveys, and support tickets.

• Classify requests, identify recurring themes, and propose solutions.

• Collaborate with teams across Education, Live Programs, Product, and Senior Curriculum Design.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in creating or maintaining learning content within instructional design, curriculum development, ed tech, or a similar role.

• Graduate assistantships, practicums, and significant volunteer work are considered valuable experience.

• Strong foundation in instructional design principles, including backward design, measurable learning outcomes, and adult learning theories.

• Practical experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) or course-authoring tools, such as Canvas, Moodle, Articulate Rise/Storyline, or comparable platforms.

• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508.

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with robust systems skills, including a structured quality assurance process and proficiency in version control and documentation.

• Ability to write clearly and accessibly, simplifying complex concepts without losing depth.

• A genuine passion for constructive dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and the field of higher education.

• Preferred experience in higher education settings, such as centers for teaching and learning or in online program design.

• Preferred experience in facilitating adult learning or designing content for sensitive and value-laden topics.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must be able to work flexibly within U.S. time zones.

• Must indicate if employment visa sponsorship will be necessary in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 13 company holidays.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans with employer contributions towards premiums.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions, up to 3% of salary.

• A generous annual budget for professional development.

• Up to $500 reimbursement for home office equipment.

• Up to $50 per month reimbursement for home internet or mobile phone expenses.

• A mission-driven culture that values intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness.

• Flexible scheduling options within U.S. time zones.