Mid-America Transplant
Instructional Design Specialist
Mid-America Transplant, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
A career at Mid-America Transplant means giving hope and healing to the 100,000+ patients on the transplant waiting list, bringing peace to families in mourning, building a legacy for donors, and stewarding their lifesaving gifts. No matter what role you play or how challenging the work can sometimes be, we find that helping save and celebrate the lives of others often changes your own life in the process. Join the Mid- America Transplant team. It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love.
What We Do
Simply put, we help save lives — and we’re proud to say we’ve been nationally recognized for how well we do it. We conduct and fund game-changing research. We educate the public to prevent medical issues and the need for transplants. We offer grief resources to donor families. Pioneer new facilities and protocols that improve the viability of organ and tissue donations. We provide affordable, temporary housing for transplant patients and their families. Partner with community organizations to drive donor registration. We meet with schools, clergy, and local leaders to share our cause and our message. We stop at nothing because we’re the kind of people who give everything.The PositionThe Instructional Design Specialist is critical for Mid-America Transplant whose 250 staff members are focused on saving more lives every single day. This role will implement proven instructional design methodologies to analyze learning needs, design and develop content, define measurement systems and assess the effectiveness of various learning programs. The successful candidate will help us grow a team of phenomenal professionals by asking the right questions, working with subject matter experts, and translating that knowledge into diverse learning opportunities for our organization.ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, the Instructional Design Specialist will work in a collaborative environment with departmental subject matter experts to develop blended learning & interactive learning experiences that will produce performance-based results to meet the business needs of the departments and the overall organization.Liaise with organizational stakeholders to identify and prioritize learning needsCollaborate with subject matter experts to understand learning needs of target audienceDesign and develop learning solutions and programs applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to create learning content that best fits the needs of the learner in all formats including online/self-paced, virtual instructor-led, in-person instructor-led and blended learningDefine project schedules and manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping track of project tasks and status through project documentation as well as communicating to stakeholdersDevelop assessment instruments to gauge learning progress and effectivenessPartner with HR members, Managers, Clinical Trainers, Preceptors and Performance Consultant to create programs that best pair training with experiential learning and coaching opportunitiesExperience and EducationAt least two years instructional content development experience, ideally with procedural learning focus. Healthcare experience a plus.Successful experience building learning across a breadth of design technologies.Implementation of a LMS or significant experience managing an LMS preferred. Absorb experience is a plus.Bachelor-degree strongly preferred. Will consider equivalent work experience. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in instructional/learning design, human resource development, educational technology, communications, business or relevant field a plusWhat you need to succeed:Proven ability to drive outcomes for behavior change, rather than just knowledge acquisitionSuccess and enjoyment in collaborating with internal team members and key leaders across the organizationDevelop exercises, tutorials, job aids, assessments, and other methods of learning including social or connected learning strategies, and multimedia-based assets.Use data and analytics to understand learner behavior and drive continuous improvement in our learning solutions.Results oriented, with a high bias for action, accountability, and continuous improvementAbility to think strategically and articulate trade-offs with competing prioritiesAbility to act independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectivesAbility to manage projects, organize, plan, and prioritize effectivelyAbility to build and maintain influential organizational connections and networkWhat We’ll Bring
Health insurance premium options at zero out of pocket for single coverage, eligible on your first day401(k) Retirement Match - offering up to a 5% match of annual salary starting the 1st day of the month following your start date401(k) Retirement Plan – offering up to another 9% contribution of your annual salary after one yearPaid Life Insurance – four times your salaryPaid Long Term DisabilityAnnual incentive plan in addition to annual salary increasesTuition ReimbursementMid-America Transplant is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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What We Do
Simply put, we help save lives — and we’re proud to say we’ve been nationally recognized for how well we do it. We conduct and fund game-changing research. We educate the public to prevent medical issues and the need for transplants. We offer grief resources to donor families. Pioneer new facilities and protocols that improve the viability of organ and tissue donations. We provide affordable, temporary housing for transplant patients and their families. Partner with community organizations to drive donor registration. We meet with schools, clergy, and local leaders to share our cause and our message. We stop at nothing because we’re the kind of people who give everything.The PositionThe Instructional Design Specialist is critical for Mid-America Transplant whose 250 staff members are focused on saving more lives every single day. This role will implement proven instructional design methodologies to analyze learning needs, design and develop content, define measurement systems and assess the effectiveness of various learning programs. The successful candidate will help us grow a team of phenomenal professionals by asking the right questions, working with subject matter experts, and translating that knowledge into diverse learning opportunities for our organization.ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, the Instructional Design Specialist will work in a collaborative environment with departmental subject matter experts to develop blended learning & interactive learning experiences that will produce performance-based results to meet the business needs of the departments and the overall organization.Liaise with organizational stakeholders to identify and prioritize learning needsCollaborate with subject matter experts to understand learning needs of target audienceDesign and develop learning solutions and programs applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to create learning content that best fits the needs of the learner in all formats including online/self-paced, virtual instructor-led, in-person instructor-led and blended learningDefine project schedules and manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping track of project tasks and status through project documentation as well as communicating to stakeholdersDevelop assessment instruments to gauge learning progress and effectivenessPartner with HR members, Managers, Clinical Trainers, Preceptors and Performance Consultant to create programs that best pair training with experiential learning and coaching opportunitiesExperience and EducationAt least two years instructional content development experience, ideally with procedural learning focus. Healthcare experience a plus.Successful experience building learning across a breadth of design technologies.Implementation of a LMS or significant experience managing an LMS preferred. Absorb experience is a plus.Bachelor-degree strongly preferred. Will consider equivalent work experience. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in instructional/learning design, human resource development, educational technology, communications, business or relevant field a plusWhat you need to succeed:Proven ability to drive outcomes for behavior change, rather than just knowledge acquisitionSuccess and enjoyment in collaborating with internal team members and key leaders across the organizationDevelop exercises, tutorials, job aids, assessments, and other methods of learning including social or connected learning strategies, and multimedia-based assets.Use data and analytics to understand learner behavior and drive continuous improvement in our learning solutions.Results oriented, with a high bias for action, accountability, and continuous improvementAbility to think strategically and articulate trade-offs with competing prioritiesAbility to act independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectivesAbility to manage projects, organize, plan, and prioritize effectivelyAbility to build and maintain influential organizational connections and networkWhat We’ll Bring
Health insurance premium options at zero out of pocket for single coverage, eligible on your first day401(k) Retirement Match - offering up to a 5% match of annual salary starting the 1st day of the month following your start date401(k) Retirement Plan – offering up to another 9% contribution of your annual salary after one yearPaid Life Insurance – four times your salaryPaid Long Term DisabilityAnnual incentive plan in addition to annual salary increasesTuition ReimbursementMid-America Transplant is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
:Motivations
:Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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