Learning Consultant

Summary

Join Instructure's Learning Services team as a Strategic Learning Consultant! You will work with higher education and corporate institutions, helping them leverage Instructure products to achieve their goals. This involves strategic planning, consultation, resource development, project management, training, and coaching. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, including project sponsors and instructional designers, to ensure effective product implementation and adoption. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills, along with experience in higher education and digital learning environments. Instructure offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and flexible work schedules.

Requirements

• At least three years of teaching, or consulting experience in a Higher Education setting, including experience with a digital learning environment. Experience in a 4-year college or university is preferred
• At least two years of Canvas is required, including making awesome and engaging Canvas courses that are responsive to and inclusive of teaching and learning needs in a digital learning environment
• At least one year of experience with Digital Credentialing programs
• At least one year in an educational leadership position overseeing a team that supports the use of a learning management system for pedagogical purposes
• Current knowledge of technology adoption strategies, professional development protocols, and educational technology best practices
• Impeccable executive leadership presence and top-notch verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and be comfortable with ambiguity
• Experience with delivering awe-inspiring presentations in an educational environment and the ability to keep consulting sessions fresh, fun, effective, and relevant
• Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Willingness to tackle any task supporting the customer’s Instructure product rollout
• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to client sites is required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to create and execute effective and detailed communication, training, and engagement plans
• Act as an agent of change within the organization to support the implementation of the organization's vision and goals for Instructure products
• Use data effectively and follow an inquiry process to share your analysis of challenges, apply targeted strategies, and elevate the teaching and learning within Instructure products
• Mentor and motivate organization leaders, faculty, designers, and staff on all things Canvas, and inspire educators to achieve unparalleled awesomeness with these products
• Listen to the needs of the organization and help to meet those needs with Instructure products, including building adoption resources, model courses, and other key deliverables
• Plan, schedule, and conduct product training and consulting sessions using appropriate tools and organizational skills
• Help leaders make connections between product usage and instructional best practices for learners
• Follow-up after consulting sessions to monitor progress and promote success
• Collaborate with team members, Instructure employees, and customers to enhance Canvas use across the organization
• Prepare, curate, and deliver amazing help documents, incredible course materials, and superstar presentations specific to the organization
• Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task that supports the customer’s rollout of the Instructure Learning Platform, while also following internal procedures, Instructure security and privacy protocols, and institution policies
• Travel to support the rollout of Instructure products as needed and appropriate
• Identify areas where additional support, training, or consulting are needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a 4-year college or university
• More than two years of Canvas experience
• Additional experience with other Instructure tools: Studio, Catalog, or Impact
• More than one year in an educational leadership position overseeing a team that supports the use of a learning management system for pedagogical purposes
• Experience leading change, building strong relationships, effective professional development programs, and rolling out a technology platform to a large organization
• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Instructional Technology

Benefits

• Competitive salary & 401k
• 100% paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Lifestyle spending account
• IMacs or Macbooks