Curriculum & Instructional Design Specialist

Assesses scope of training needs across all supported audiences for new product, process, and system rollouts, creating schedules for development, delivery, and methods for evaluation

Designs and develops programs for learning experiences ranging from New Hire/New Role transition training to ongoing learning for new product, process, and technology

Develops instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices for all learning events

Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and multimedia to support communication and learning needs

Project manages instructional design projects from inception to completion

Coordinates the use of multimedia technology and authoring tools to support the online learning environment through training and implementation and promotes the expanded use of Course Management Software tools

Serves as SME to training staff effectively training them on technology tools and methods, use of instructional software, and effective use of multimedia

Researches and makes recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, instructional technologies, and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning

Evaluates training methodology and delivery technology, documents findings, and leads efforts for improvement

Works with Trainers to ensure that all learning materials are up to date

Leads effort for Sales on the establishment of a Learning Management System for training teams

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills and abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related subject or equivalent experience

4+ years of instructional design and curriculum planning

Two years of facilitation experience in the classroom or virtual classroom

Experience using instructional software such as Captivate, Oracle User Productivity Kit, (UPK), and other similar applications

Strong knowledge of training development best practices including adult learning theory, learning styles, writing and measuring effective objectives

Experience in using research methodologies and techniques

Strong knowledge of instructional design processes and strategies including standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology media and materials development and implementation principles and curriculum standards, and assessments

Proven track record designing large, complex training rollouts of new systems and processes, assessing needs, determining scope, and utilizing resources effectively

Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization

Exceptional time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple large projects

Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

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