331 Higher Education Administrator jobs in the United States

At Houston Methodist, the Manager Grants Administration position is responsible for overseeing grants, finances and budgets related to pre- and post-award grant applications and awarded grants. The Manager, Grants Administration position will provide high-quality end-to-end management for all Houston Methodist grants, including research of opportunities, proposal and budget development and writing, ensuring compliance with all institutional policies, Sponsor policies and federal, state, and local government regulations.
The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to perform these same functions.
+ Provides fair and consistent leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
+ Facilitates and promotes effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed.
+ Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators.
+ Works closely with investigators, senior institutional officials, institutional administrative and financial components, and sponsors. Manages and provides training and oversight for employees within the Grants Administration team, providing daily operational leadership including coordinating the daily activities of the team.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Plans and organizes day-to-day department operations, schedule and activities. Sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer/patient satisfaction.
+ Drives department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. Serves and actively participates on various entity committees as a voice for the department.
+ Reviews and ensures we are following federal and non-profit sponsor regulations and policies, including Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Public Health Service (PHS) Grants Policies.
+ Provides advanced level assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies. Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines, including infection control principles. Monitors and confirms staff maintain their required credentials that demonstrate competency per accrediting agency or department guidelines as applicable.
+ Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations; supports entity-specific performance improvement and data management/analysis functions.
+ Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes by monitoring and improving the department workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, reporting accidents, near misses, and/or adverse events immediately per department protocol and identifying solutions via collaboration. Adopts lean principles in driving process improvements. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety.
+ Monitors self and employee compliance with policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.).
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists in the development of department budget and ensures that the department operates in a cost-effective manner. Manages/audits department expenses within approved budget parameters, ensuring that the department meets the budgeted/flex revenue and/or expense targets on a monthly and annual basis. Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet department/patient needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness.
+ Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, developing others to do the same, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications.
+ Ensures adequate preparation for annual single audit.
+ Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or institutional level. Adjusts budgets dependent upon grant requirements.
+ Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency. Creates inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts. Negotiates with agency regarding renewal of contract/sub-contract.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department operations or other department-specific measures by leading unit projects and/or other department/system-directed/shared governance activities. Supports change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
+ Proactively evaluates processes; recommends and implements action plan(s) for change; follows through to ensure effective, sustainable change. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and the review and revision of existing procedures.
+ Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify developmental needs of self and staff and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree in health care administration, finance, accounting, or related field
+ Masters degree preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Five years direct experience with federal, State and private foundation research grant applications and awards of which one year must have been in people management role
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ N/A
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
+ Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
+ Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
+ Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
+ Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
+ Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs No
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.
Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.
Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Jacobs, our Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients' goals. Whether it's managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality.
We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager in Baltimore, MD who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. You'll be responsible for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You'll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related challenges.
You'll be responsible for analyzing and developing reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices, and assist with development and management of project budgets, schedules, and project controls. You'll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the client by applying proven project management techniques. Your ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is a must to be successful at this role.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.
* Bachelor degree in Architecture, and Engineering discipline, or Construction Management
* 15+ years' experience as a Project Manager in the AEC industry
* Minimum 10 years' experience with higher education building construction and renovation programs
* Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods
* Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships
* Knowledge of MEP estimating, scheduling and cost control
* Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments
* Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships
* Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to project sites
Ideally, you'll also have:
* K-12 experience is a plus
* Prior field experience
**No sponsorship is available for this position**
#EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform-we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention-but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers. ,,When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities-ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 6,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.
**Account Executive - Higher Education Mid-Market**
**Why We Have This Role**
Our Higher Education Account Executive team is a group of highly driven individuals dedicated to closing experience gaps in Education. This role will specifically focus on driving exceptional experiences that improve staff and student engagement, satisfaction, academic research, and retention in Higher Education. Our SaaS platform is used to help some of the largest institutions in the world drive action with pre-built experience management (XM) programs and projects that anyone can use.
**How You'll Find Success**
+ You are known for your strong work ethic
+ You are passionate about education
+ Hunter mentality
+ You thrive in a competitive, collaborative environment
+ Creative problem-solving
+ Consistently raise the bar for yourself and others around you
**How You'll Grow**
+ Structured promotion process/auto promotion process
+ Career Action Planning with Manager
+ Qmobility
**Things You'll Do**
+ You sell the Qualtrics platform and become a trusted advisor to C-Suite, Director, and VP level leaders in HIgher Education
+ You engage with and guide clients and prospects through all points of the sales cycle - including prospecting, product demonstrations, on-site presentations, through close
+ You drive net-new revenue growth through new logo acquisition and expansion of current accounts
+ You identify key strategic accounts and customers that help tell the Qualtrics story, and drive organic growth through networking and events
+ You educate clients on packages and options applicable to their needs and challenges, demonstrating how features and benefits match their goals
+ You develop and execute strategic plans for your territory and create reliable forecasts
+ You focus on self-development through daily training and enablement
+ You strive to add to your pool of contacts, relationships, and opportunities
+ You strive to have consistent, productive days
**What We're Looking For in Your Resume**
+ You earned a Bachelor's degree
+ You have experience navigating Salesforce.com, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other prospecting applications
+ You have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding quotas
+ You love closing complex, consultative deals
+ You are able to travel when necessary
+ You have 2+ years of sales experience (junior levels)
+ You have 4+ years of quota-carrying sales experience, ideally in SaaS (senior levels)
**What You Should Know About This Team**
Qualtrics' Higher Education Account Executive team is dedicated to changing the way our customers focus on Experience data. Forrester reports that companies generate a 674% return on investment when using Qualtrics. Now that's a solution you can get behind!
As an Account Executive, you will focus on growing new revenue through strategic, relationship-based selling, a hunter mentality, and educating prospective and current customers on the value of Qualtrics XM. Our most successful Account Executives have a track record of exceeding quota, acting as trusted advisors to clients, and being passionate teammates.
The challenge? Qualtrics XM is a very versatile platform, adding value to a limitless array of decision makers. If you love a strategic, analytical sales process and working with a variety of stakeholders, selling Qualtrics XM will always keep you learning and growing.
**Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits**
+ Salary + Uncapped Commissions and Accelerators
+ 100% Performance based promotions -- not politics or tenure
+ Catered lunch
+ Culture - Incredible work environment - you can wear jeans and bring your dog to the office, anytime
+ Quarterly team activities, winter and summer parties, and lots of Qualtrics swag
**The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model:** Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.
_Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic._
_Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:_ Family & Medical Leave Act ( _,_ Equal Opportunity Employment ( _,_ Employee Polygraph Protection Act ( is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know._
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At Jacobs, our Program Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients' goals. Whether it's managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality.
We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager in Baltimore, MD who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. You'll be responsible for the management of the project development from conception through completion in accordance with program objectives. You'll manage and provide construction oversight and resolve complex construction project related challenges.
You'll be responsible for analyzing and developing reports, meeting minutes, correspondences, project awards, invoices, and assist with development and management of project budgets, schedules, and project controls. You'll provide effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the client by applying proven project management techniques. Your ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is a must to be successful at this role.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.
* Bachelor degree in Architecture, and Engineering discipline, or Construction Management
* 15+ years' experience as a Project Manager in the AEC industry
* Minimum 10 years' experience with higher education building construction and renovation programs
* Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods
* Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships
* Knowledge of MEP estimating, scheduling and cost control
* Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments
* Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships
* Valid drivers license and the ability to travel to project sites
Ideally, you'll also have:
* K-12 experience is a plus
* Prior field experience
**No sponsorship is available for this position**
#EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Our client, a leader in higher education, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team. As a Graphic Designer, you will be part of the creative team supporting various initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong conceptual and creative thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects, which will align successfully in the organization.
**Job Title:** Graphic Designer - Higher Education
**Location:** Remote
**Pay Range:** $34 - $38 per hour
**What's the Job?**
+ Revamp branding assets to ensure a cohesive and modern aesthetic.
+ Create illustrations and graphics that enhance the website's visual appeal and user experience.
+ Design promotional materials, including social media graphics, banners, and campaign assets.
+ Conceptualize and design visuals for various campaigns and events.
+ Assist in creating engaging multimedia content, including animated videos and presentations.
**What's Needed?**
+ Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
+ 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or branding.
+ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
+ Familiarity with UI/UX principles for web and digital content.
+ Experience with motion graphics and animation tools is a plus.
**What's in it for me?**
+ Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment.
+ Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance brand identity.
+ Gain experience in a variety of design mediums and platforms.
+ Develop your skills in a supportive and creative atmosphere.
+ Engage in a role that values your creativity and innovative ideas.
**Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:**
+ Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
+ Dental Plan
+ Vision Plan
+ Health Savings Account
+ Health Flexible Spending Account
+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
+ Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
+ Business Travel Insurance
+ 401(k), Plus Match
+ Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
**About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells**
_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Higher Education Support Specialist - ( )
**Description**
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing cost-free education and housing to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. The school has empowered nearly 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and currently serves approximately 2,200 students, with ongoing expansion efforts to support even more young learners.
MHS is seeking a Higher Education Support Specialist to inspire, advise, and guide recent MHS graduates throughout their pursuit of higher education degrees and certifications. The Specialist plays a key role in supporting and guiding recent graduates through their post-secondary experience to help increase their college persistence and completion rates. Most MHS graduates are first generation college students. This position is responsible for supporting approximately 200 college students at a variety of college campuses across the state and country.
The Specialist is responsible for:
+ Provide academic advising and academic progress monitoring for caseload of graduates attending post-secondary programs (reviewing academic schedules, academic progress, utilization of scholarship funding, and more).
+ Assist with graduate retention and persistence efforts, tracking at-risk students for focused advising and assisting with special programming for student retention
+ Maintain accurate records to monitor student progress and identify strategies for continuous improvement.
+ Utilize programmatic data and results in determining students' academic performance
+ Partnering with graduates' institutions of learning to ensure graduates are actively participating in relevant programming to ensure student success.
+ Proactively building positive and trusting relationships with recent graduates to foster transparent conversations enabling the Specialist to provide meaningful guidance, direction, and support in a timely manner to graduates.
+ Providing frequent, relevant, informative, and helpful outreach and updates to their graduate case load.
+ Visiting graduates on their post-secondary school campuses. (60% travel)
+ Periodically co-present in senior seminar courses teaching seniors about higher education and postsecondary success.
+ Collaborate with other MHS staff to organize special events, align efforts, and ensure continuity.
+ Pro-actively self-educate to ensure knowledge and strategies are current and best practices are being followed.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree required - Higher Education or School Counseling preferred.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, academic advising and/or working with first-generation college students.
+ Experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations.
+ Demonstrated success in inspiring & facilitating graduate success.
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills - including the ability to influence, lead, educate and collaborate.
+ Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
+ Demonstrated flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft applications and social media. Familiarity with PowerFAIDS applications a plus.
+ Willing to travel frequently. 60% travel - including some overnight travel.
+ Must maintain a valid driver's license.
+ Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for students.
+ MHS desires candidates who are "all in" and are interested in actively engaging with students.
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Type** **: Standard**
**Job Posting** **: Aug 5, 2025**
**Req ID:**
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Instructional Designer to join their educational institution. This role will focus on developing engaging and effective online and blended learning experiences for university students. You will collaborate closely with faculty members to translate pedagogical goals into high-quality digital course content. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and current educational technologies. This hybrid position offers a balance between remote work flexibility and in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement innovative online and blended learning courses and materials using a variety of instructional design methodologies.
• Partner with subject matter experts (faculty) to analyze learning needs, define learning objectives, and create effective learning activities and assessments.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools to build and manage course content.
• Ensure all learning materials are accessible, engaging, and aligned with institutional standards and best practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional designs through feedback mechanisms and learning analytics, making necessary revisions.
• Provide training and support to faculty on effective online teaching strategies and the use of educational technologies.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and online education.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the institution's online learning programs.
• Manage multiple course development projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Proficiency in authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia development.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and pedagogical approaches for online environments.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) is highly desirable.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education at a reputable institution. Located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US , this position requires some on-site presence for team meetings and collaboration.

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Instructional Designer to join their educational institution. This role is pivotal in crafting engaging and effective online and blended learning experiences for students. You will collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to translate course content into innovative pedagogical designs, leveraging cutting-edge learning technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and various learning management systems. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance between remote work and on-site collaboration in **Seattle, Washington, US**.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging and interactive online course materials, including multimedia content, assessments, and learning activities.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective learning pathways.
• Collaborate with faculty to understand course objectives and translate them into well-structured curriculum.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle to build and manage courses.
• Create visually appealing and accessible learning resources, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for faculty on effective online teaching strategies and the use of educational technologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional designs through student feedback and learning analytics.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and online education.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in higher education.
• Proficiency with common authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and educational multimedia development.
• Strong understanding of universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility principles.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with video editing and graphic design software is a plus.

This hybrid role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education within a supportive and innovative environment located in **Seattle, Washington, US**.