Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains online learning resources by leveraging eLearning tools and trends to engage the remote learner.
• Evaluates eLearning programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Designs and develops instructional materials and curriculum for traditional classroom training courses and blended learning programs.
• Conducts needs assessments.
• Employs a variety of learning methods and emerging technologies to reach learning outcomes.
• PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL/EXTERNAL UNIVERSITY AND STATE AGENCY CUSTOMERS, LEARNING CONSULTANTS, AND SUBJECT-MATTER-EXPERTS TO CREATE DESIGN DOCUMENTS, SPECIFY LEARNING OBJECTIVES, SELECT INTERACTIVE EXERCISES, AND CREATE EVALUATION PLAN.
• IDENTIFIES APPROPRIATE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES AND APPLIES THEM TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
• PRACTICES LEARNER-CENTERED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND ALTERNATIVES TO LECTURES THAT ACCOMMODATE THE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES OF ADULTS.
• MANAGES PROJECTS BY ESTABLISHING TIMELINES, COLLABORATING WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMEs), AND ENSURE FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT DELIVERABLES.
• FACILITATES DOCUMENTATION (SURVEYS, ASSESSMENTS, AND OBSERVATIONS) OF SELECTED ACTIVITIES, BEHAVIORS, OR OUTCOMES.
• PERFORMS VARIOUS DUTIES AS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY FULFILL THE FUNCTION OF THE POSITION.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through completion, including establishing timelines, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes.
• Experience designing and developing instructional content for eLearning and blended environments, including storyboarding, scripting, user interactions, and navigation design.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, and effective practices for training and development.
• Ability to apply accessibility standards, including SCORM compliance, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, in content development.
• Experience evaluating learning effectiveness and applying measurement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and project partners on the design, development, and implementation of training programs and courses.
• Ability to research and apply current trends and best practices in instructional design, eLearning, and knowledge management.
• Proficiency with instructional design and multimedia tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia/Snagit, and Adobe Creative Cloud.