Alzheimer's Association
Instructional Designer, Senior Associate Director
Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Instructional Designer, Senior Associate Director will work collaboratively with Alzheimer's Association internal liaisons, leaders, faculty, and Subject Matter Experts to develop education and training products and experiences to address learning gaps in dementia healthcare. Must have experience with learning management systems and developing healthcare training in a variety of learning modality tools.
Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.The Instructional Designer performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, delivery, and assessment of courses. Works with instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content. Manages multiple projects, identifies scope and outcomes, motivates participants, and leads product development to conclusion. May oversee other faculty and partners and their work. Researches instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning and evaluates strategies for ongoing continuous improvement.
This position is remote, and travel is up to 20%.
Essential Job Functions:
Works with SMEs to conduct education needs assessment, define course objectives, and outcomes.Develops curricula; Consult and apply advanced instructional design.Develops or updates education products to be consistent with adult learning theory for delivery in online learning, hybrid courses, and face-to-face courses.Confirms course objectives are current and reflected in newly developed courses.Assists subject matter experts in defining course outcomes and objectives.Designs and develops engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials that address various learning styles and are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities.Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia, to support teaching, learning, and association education initiatives.Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, web developers, media specialists, digital media, and producers to solve technological challenges.Serves as a project manager for the development of new education productsUtilizes digital tools for project management.Manages the Learning Management System to ensure the quality of course development, tools, test accessibility, and compliance.Trains and supports internal liaisons in the use of the learning management system.Learns new technologies and applications to assist course design.Completes professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology and education design standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required degree in instructional design, education, or a related field preferred4+ years' experience performing duties and responsibilities as an instructional designerExperience with an accreditation or credentialing organizationThorough knowledge of: html, Articulate Presenter 9 or 13, Articulate Storyline, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Flash Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Collaboration Software (i.e. Google Docs, Zoho)Experience providing instructional design support using Brightspace D2L, ETHOS, Blackboard, and/or CANVAS is preferred.Experience in designing learning environments, for healthcare professionalsPractical experience translating learning outcomes into lessons and programsAble to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlinesExemplary customer service approach in communicating with internal and external stakeholdersSkilled problem solver, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and heavy workloadsSelf-directed, self-motivated team playerExcellent organizational and prioritization skills; rigorous attention to detailExcellent oral and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skillsSuperior computer skills with competency in MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and constituent relationship management applicationsWillingness to learn and to take on new challenges
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Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.The Instructional Designer performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, delivery, and assessment of courses. Works with instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content. Manages multiple projects, identifies scope and outcomes, motivates participants, and leads product development to conclusion. May oversee other faculty and partners and their work. Researches instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning and evaluates strategies for ongoing continuous improvement.
This position is remote, and travel is up to 20%.
Essential Job Functions:
Works with SMEs to conduct education needs assessment, define course objectives, and outcomes.Develops curricula; Consult and apply advanced instructional design.Develops or updates education products to be consistent with adult learning theory for delivery in online learning, hybrid courses, and face-to-face courses.Confirms course objectives are current and reflected in newly developed courses.Assists subject matter experts in defining course outcomes and objectives.Designs and develops engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials that address various learning styles and are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities.Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia, to support teaching, learning, and association education initiatives.Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, web developers, media specialists, digital media, and producers to solve technological challenges.Serves as a project manager for the development of new education productsUtilizes digital tools for project management.Manages the Learning Management System to ensure the quality of course development, tools, test accessibility, and compliance.Trains and supports internal liaisons in the use of the learning management system.Learns new technologies and applications to assist course design.Completes professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology and education design standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required degree in instructional design, education, or a related field preferred4+ years' experience performing duties and responsibilities as an instructional designerExperience with an accreditation or credentialing organizationThorough knowledge of: html, Articulate Presenter 9 or 13, Articulate Storyline, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Flash Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Collaboration Software (i.e. Google Docs, Zoho)Experience providing instructional design support using Brightspace D2L, ETHOS, Blackboard, and/or CANVAS is preferred.Experience in designing learning environments, for healthcare professionalsPractical experience translating learning outcomes into lessons and programsAble to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlinesExemplary customer service approach in communicating with internal and external stakeholdersSkilled problem solver, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and heavy workloadsSelf-directed, self-motivated team playerExcellent organizational and prioritization skills; rigorous attention to detailExcellent oral and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skillsSuperior computer skills with competency in MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and constituent relationship management applicationsWillingness to learn and to take on new challenges
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