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Mercy University Instructional Designer (Grant-Funded) in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Instructional Designer (Grant-Funded)
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Instructional Designer (Grant-Funded)
Salary
$62,400.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Job Type
Full Time Staff
Job Number
00609
Division
School of Liberal Arts
Department
Title V DHSI COMPASS
Opening Date
12/16/2023
Union Status
Non-Union
Description
Benefits
Job Posting Summary
The Instructional Designer [ID] will work with faculty and other partners on the Connecting Mercy Pathways and Student Supports [COMPASS] project, which is funded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Title V Program.
The goals of COMPASS are to increase enrollment, persistence, and retention among Hispanic and low-income students, to improve their on-time graduation rates, and to develop new curricular and co-curricular practices to meet their social, emotional, and academic needs. COMPASS is a five-year project that will allow our faculty and administration to establish a new First-Year Experience for all freshmen and rebuild our General Education curriculum to foster student engagement, expand student support, and help our students cultivate a sense of belonging at Mercy.
Working alongside the COMPASS Project Director and Activity Directors, the Instructional Designer will provide essential support to faculty as they revise existing General Education courses, create new Gen Ed courses, and refine their pedagogical approaches to achieve the project goals. The Instructional Designer will help develop, plan, and execute professional development opportunities for faculty cohorts working through the COMPASS project to make Mercy’s undergraduate curriculum and co-curriculum more accessible, engaging, and equity-minded.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Course Design: Working with a team of Faculty Fellows, the ID will support the Activity Director and project faculty on the design, implementation, and assessment of a revised model of General Education—including a new First-Year Seminar intended to help students develop a sense of academic purpose, establish connections with their peers and faculty, and make a successful transition to college. The ID will support project faculty working on courses across the Gen Ed curriculum to foster integrative learning, help students achieve a greater sense of belonging at Mercy, and reach their academic goals. The ID will also support faculty to revise courses at the major level in alignment with the principles and requirements of the remodeled General Education program.
Pedagogical Support and Faculty Professional Development: The Project COMPASS ID will work with project leadership and faculty to develop professional resources and experiences designed to help our full-time and part-time faculty refine their pedagogies to support the goals of the new General Education program—including a clarified and coordinated focus on collaborative learning and inclusive teaching.
Co-curricular Learning and Student Success: In support of the COMPASS project objectives, the ID will work with faculty, the project Data Analyst, and partners in the university’s student support offices, to ensure that General Education courses utilize available data and other tools to maximize student engagement and academic success. As part of these efforts, the ID will help faculty direct students to academic supports such as tutoring and co-curricular learning opportunities such as internships, research projects, and related activities.
Integrative Learning Support: The ID will help lead the design and implementation of Blackboard modules, eportfolios, and other learning resources to help students connect their learning across their General Education courses, from Gen Ed to their majors, and between their classroom learning and co-curricular experiences.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in postsecondary curriculum development.
Familiarity with the use of Learning Management Systems from an instructor's perspective, such as Blackboard.
Experience designing, developing, and facilitating faculty professional development in the areas of course design, inclusive pedagogy, and emerging technologies.
Experience working in a higher education environment, interacting and supporting faculty, administration, and staff.
Expertise in applying learning theory and pedagogy to develop instructional design strategies.
Experience in higher education related to first-year experience, student success, mentoring, and/or supporting low-income, first-generation college populations.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Familiarity with the usability and accessibility guidelines and best practices in instructional design.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Education Requirements:
Master's degree in instructional design, curriculum design, education, or related field.
Physical/Other Requirements:
Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.
While we invite applications from those with experience in online instructional design, this is an on-campus position with a focus on the campus-based educational experiences of our students.
Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. (https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023)
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Health Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)
Dental Insurance:
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
Vision Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
Paid Time Off:
Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.
Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations
Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability:The Hartford
Short-Term Disability:The Hartford
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex
Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.
Remote Work:
Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .
Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .
Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych
Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage
Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.
Agency
Mercy University
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522
Phone
914-674-7839
Website
http://www.mercy.edu
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