Instructional Designer

Job Description

General Description

CUNY Building Performance Lab (CUNY BPL) advances high-performance building operations and practices in existing commercial, public, and multi-family residential buildings. We focus on improving efficiency and optimizing building operations through training, coaching, energy data analytics (monthly and real-time meter data), building energy modeling (EnergyPlus and others), measurement and verification (IPMVP and ASHRAE protocols), HVAC systems, building controls, data acquisition (via BAS or field equipment), and operational improvements via Pacific Northwest National Lab’s Building Re-tuning protocol.

The CUNY BPL Training Department provides continuing education programs for facility managers, building operators, and energy professionals, and it supports building operations research and development. Under this umbrella, the Training Department recently added workforce development training for newcomers to the building performance industries. CUNY BPL also runs an extensive internship program for CUNY students that provides real world experience and hands-on work in each of the organization’s program areas.

CUNY BPL staff have expertise in a wide range of areas related to building systems, operations, and data, and the design process. CUNY BPL Training engages both private and public sector clients, including city, state, and federal agencies.

The Instructional Designer will play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience for multiple programs by supporting subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructors. This role involves the customization and supervision of the Learning Management System (LMS), designing student experiences, coordinating online learning, and contributing to ongoing program development. The Instructional Designer will also manage TALENT LMS and train junior staff and interns in LMS usage.

Other Duties

Instructional Design and Support :

• Provide instructional design support for SMEs and instructors across various programs
• Customize the LMS to meet the needs of all program participants and supervise its use
• Design and manage student experience programming, ensuring continuous evaluation through LMS tools
• Collaborate with other BPL staff for ongoing program development

LMS Management :

Curriculum Development :

Instructional Support :

Staff Development and Supervision :

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring the following education, skills, and experience to this position :

Required