Instructional Design Representative PTS

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff.  ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing.  ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. 

POSITION DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Learning & Development Coordinator, the Instructional Design Representative supports the development of high-quality, accessible asynchronous learning experiences for ASI CPP staff. This position assists with the design, formatting, and delivery of digital instructional content within the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS). The ID Representative contributes to the creation of microlearning materials, slide decks, interactive modules, and course assets while upholding design standards aligned with ASI’s Strategic Learning Plan and competencies. This role is ideal for students interested in instructional design, educational technology, or multimedia content development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the creation of asynchronous learning content, including microlearning modules, interactive presentations, and support materials.
• Format and edit instructional assets using tools such as Articulate Rise/Storyline, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and PowerPoint.
• Upload, test, and troubleshoot instructional materials in Canvas LMS, ensuring functionality, accessibility, and accurate tagging.
• Support curriculum mapping by labeling content to relevant competencies and tracking alignment in project files.
• Apply accessibility and universal design principles (e.g., alternative text, captioning, WCAG 2.1 standards) to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
• Maintain organized file systems, course folders, and version control documentation.
• Conduct quality assurance checks for consistency, clarity, and user experience across all digital learning materials.
• Collaborate with the LMS Assistant and L&D Project Assistant to support content deployment schedules and digital asset coordination.
• Respond to feedback from the Senior Instructional Designer and other team members by revising and refining course components.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving instructional tools, processes, and learner experience. Attends required training and retreats throughout the year

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office and multimedia content development software required
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations
• Ability to participate as a positive team player
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)

POSITION SENSITIVITY

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position. 

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY 

Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, and eye 

hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 25 pounds.