General Information & Responsibilities

The Instructional Design and Learning Systems Coordinator partners with faculty, staff, and institutional leaders to advance instructional design, learning technologies, and professional development across all instructional modalities. This position implements and supports the College’s online learning strategy by providing instructional design consultation, coordinating faculty training programs, managing learning management system (LMS) functions, and overseeing accessibility and compliance initiatives. The coordinator operationalizes Teaching and Learning Center priorities and manages instructional technology systems to ensure high-quality learning experiences aligned with best practices and institutional goals.

Description of Duties

Description Of Essential Duties

Provide instructional design consultation and collaboration with faculty on the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of courses and academic programs across all modalities.
Recommend and implement effective instructional strategies, technologies, and course design practices aligned with learning objectives, content, and student needs.
Develop online instructional materials, learning objects, and multimedia resources in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Prepare and coach faculty for effective course delivery, including course readiness, instructional best practices, and student engagement strategies.
Training & Professional Development Administration
Plan, administer, and evaluate faculty and staff training programs related to instructional design, learning technologies, accessibility, and effective teaching practices.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of major professional development events and College-sponsored programs.
Deliver, and track required employee training programs, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely reporting.
Contribute to faculty onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development initiatives through the Teaching and Learning Center.
Learning Management System & Technology Management
Administer and maintain the College’s learning management system (LMS), including course shells, templates, and instructional resources.
Manage LMS administration functions, including monitoring system performance, responding to user requests, and troubleshooting instructional technology issues.
Oversee and support the effective use of instructional technologies for faculty and students across college-supported systems and tools.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:

Learning Management System & Technology Management
Administer and maintain the College’s learning management system (LMS), including course shells, templates, and instructional resources.
Manage LMS administration functions, including monitoring system performance, responding to user requests, and troubleshooting instructional technology issues.
Oversee and support the effective use of instructional technologies for faculty and students across college-supported systems and tools.
Program Administration, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Administer the College’s syllabus management system, including system oversight, training development, and institutional reporting.
Administer and oversee online course accessibility compliance, including training, monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with ADA requirements and institutional standards.
Coordinate quality assurance processes, documentation, and data collection related to instructional design and online learning initiatives.
Operations, Innovation & Collaboration
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging instructional technologies and trends to support innovation and continuous improvement.
Support Teaching and Learning Center operations, including web based and physical resources, instructional equipment and materials.
Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred.
Experience in applying instructional design principles in development and continuous improvement of courses and programs.
Experience administering or managing learning management systems (LMS) in an instructional environment
Experience working with online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced instruction, including course design and delivery.
Experience implementing accessibility standards and ADA compliance in instructional materials and learning environments.
Experience planning, delivering, or coordinating faculty or staff training related to instructional design and learning technologies.
Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in a professional setting.
Experience working in higher education or in related instructional design, faculty development, or learning technology’s role.

Supplemental Information

Overall Acountabilities

Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values.
Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
Communicates in a professional and pleasant manner with others.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

COLLABORATES WITH:
Director of Teaching and Learning Center and Online Learning (supervisor) and Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee.
Academic Leadership, including Academic Deans, Associate Vice President (AVP), Program Directors, and the Instructional Leadership Team
Information Technology Services (ITS), serving as a liaison to support instructional systems, LMS administration, and technology integration.
academic and student support units, including Academic Services and related departments.
Faculty, staff, and students across the institution to support instructional design, learning technologies, and teaching and learning initiatives.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits

Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Days

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution?

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Do you have experience in applying instructional design principles in development and continuous improvement of courses and programs?

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