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Kean Global

Learning Design Technologist

The Learning Design Technologist (Professional Services Specialist 2) is a professional position at Kean Global reporting to the Director for Learning Design and Academic Technologies. The position is responsible for providing platform leadership and support and contributing to our learning experience design processes and projects. This position will intersect with and support the daily management and functioning of Kean Global’s creation and delivery of online courses and programs and provides faculty and student support.

In addition to educational technologist functions like platform research, testing, and support, this position will perform a learning technology design function alongside instructional designers and departmental leadership. The position exists within a highly collaborative team environment. The Learning Design Technologist will be expected to work within an established team culture and user experience philosophy while providing thought leadership to help shape the future of Kean’s online learning experience. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience working with learning management systems in an online learning setting within an institution of higher education or in education is required. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Experience with one or more of the following platforms is preferred: learning management systems, online proctoring, course materials management systems, publisher courseware. Experience with one or more of the following web technologies is also preferred: HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Candidate must have strong technical knowledge and the ability to navigate technical support and multiple priorities; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to accomplish simultaneous tasks; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $84,131.83 - $103,245.42 (Steps 3-8). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.  

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify.

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer