Job Description
Position Overview: The Instructional Designer role is responsible for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating engaging and effective learning materials for instructor-led, virtual and e-learning environments. This role collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to translate complex concepts into clear, learner-centered and application-based instruction using best practice approaches in instructional design and learning theory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Designing Learning Content: Creating courses, modules, job aids, guides, presentations and other learning materials that support online and in-person learning.
- Using Educational Theories: Applying principles of learning science, adult learning theories, and instructional models to design and develop curriculum that maximizes application and retention.
- Utilizing Technology: Using the following key suite of software for content creation; Storyline 360, Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite. Integrate multimedia elements such as video, audio and graphics to enhance engagement.
- Collaborating with Key Stakeholders: Working with subject matter experts (SMEs), curriculum developers, LMS Administrators, Program Owners and other stakeholders to identify program requirements.
- Evaluating and Improving Performance: Assessing the effectiveness of learning materials and making iterative improvements by conducting usability testing and gathering feedback to improve the learning experience.
- Managing Programs: Ensuring that instructional content aligns with organizational goals, standards and compliance requirements. Maintaining project documentation, revision work, major milestones and version control.
- Utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS): Upload, test courses for functionality and correct reporting prior to deployment. Work with the LMS Administrator to relay program deployment criteria required for the training campaign.
- Facilitating Training: Facilitate in person and virtual instructor-led sessions for various programs such as new-hire orientation and manager development training.
REQUIREMENTS Education: - Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technologies, Human Resources or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
- CPTD, CPTM, ATD, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP and/or other training certifications is preferred.
Experience: - Five or more years of experience in designing, developing and delivering instructional materials in a corporate setting. Tasks should include:
- Designing and developing eLearning courses.
- Designing and developing facilitated instructional material.
- Conducting basic facilitation (i.e., workshops, new-hire orientation and train-the-trainer sessions).
Technical Skills: - Proficiency with eLearning development tools such as Storyline 360, Rise, Camtasia and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with Docebo (preferred) or other LMS platforms.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI compliance, Section 508 accessibility, and instructional system design principles.
- Strong proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design and multi-media knowledge.
- Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
Other Skills: - Strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills.
- Strong creative design and development skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to collaborate with department leaders, training facilitators, SMEs and other key stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in content that is created and/or sourced.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops and designs courses and curriculum.
- Edits and develops online learning materials.
- Creates learning experiences and environments.
- Designs learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
- Creates web-based training (WBT) modules and storyboards.
- Develops instructor's manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools.
- Collaborates with subject experts to develop course content.
- Analyzes, updates, and refines existing online content.
- Trains instructors, students, and employees in how to use learning technologies.
- Writes scripts for video and audio content.
- Works with technical staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users
- Facilitates training sessions for virtual and instructor led audiences.
Additional Information: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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