Director of Instructional Design

Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

The Director of Instructional Design leads teams to create top-tier online learning solutions. Incumbent will collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic directions for course design and development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Additionally, incumbent will engage with faculty and stakeholders to ensure the success of all course-development efforts.

What You’ll Do:

1. Manage and develop direct reports: Set goals, provide feedback, coach, and facilitate growth opportunities for instructional designers.
2. Review and provide feedback: Evaluate coursework and observe interactions in faculty collaborations, offering relevant and actionable feedback.
3. Evolve course design methodologies: Contribute to the development of online course-design methodologies to meet student needs and leverage emerging technologies.
4. Refine design processes: Continuously improve design and course-development processes to enhance production speed and efficiency while maintaining quality.
5. Ensure project success: Oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget, contributing to overall production goals. Clearly and efficiently communicate the status of courses to internal and external stakeholders.
6. Strategic resource allocation: Use production data to make informed decisions on resource allocation to meet design organization goals. Assist in the recruitment and retention of instructional designers.
7. Design and develop courses: Strategically design and develop courses as assigned.
8. Manage faculty-stakeholder relationships: Ensure positive and productive interactions with faculty and stakeholders for all projects.
9. Onboard new employees: Lead and coordinate onboarding for new instructional design employees and contractors.
10. Collaborate with project management: Work with project management to scope projects, estimate effort, set schedules, and coordinate deliverables.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations:

• Recognized expert in professional discipline (typically obtained through post-secondary education and work experience).
• Manages large projects or processes with limited supervision from people leader.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to proficient and entry-level professionals.
• Difficult and often complex problems and are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and
  in-depth analysis of issues, in collaboration with others.
• Desire for growth and professional development

Required Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in curriculum and instructional design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing instructional design teams.
• Proven success in recruiting, mentoring, and managing instructional designers, fostering team growth and achieving organizational objectives.
• Expertise in competency-based learning models and integrating adaptive learning technologies to enhance student outcomes and engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements:

• Doctorate in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Healthcare Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in instructional design, including at least 7 years in a leadership role managing and mentoring large teams of instructional designers.
• Experience managing distributed or remote instructional design teams.
• Extensive experience developing and delivering programs within the healthcare sector, with a strong understanding of industry-specific learning needs and accreditation requirements.
• Experience designing for adult learners, underserved populations, or international audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with course-authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia) and multimedia design software.

Compliance: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.  
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This is a full-time remote position.
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range$100,000—$120,000 USD

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

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