Associate Principal, Instructional Designer

The Options Clearing Corporation • Chicago, IL

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer designs, develops and implements learning solutions that help employees build their skills in a broad set of topic areas such as complex financial concepts, regulatory requirements, systems, leadership and work skills.

This role works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to collect and analyze content then design, develop, and maintain instructional resources ensuring engaging and effective training that maximizes learning and productivity.

This role develops learning resources that directly support OCC and OD objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of instructional design experience
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or related field)
• Demonstrated history of developing training across a broad range of subject areas. Able to share 1-2 portfolio examples of developed effective learning solutions
• Advanced proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond).
• Above average ability to leverage AI technologies
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver outcomes across multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely, actively listen and adapt communication style and channels based on stakeholder needs.
• Track record in collaboration, listening to stakeholders to incorporate feedback, co-creating a solution that is beneficial for the learner, while displaying composure under pressure
• Ability to translate adult learning theory into practical, concise training that translates into demonstrated learning outcomes
• Advanced proficiency: Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond.
• Above average: use of AI technologies to build training
• Proficiency: Microsoft product suite
• Foundational: understanding of LMS administration- plus if Workday. Understanding of tests to evaluate proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Instructional Design related Certifications (i.e., university sponsored, ATD certifications)
• Plus: Experience with video production and multimedia development

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learner-centered experiences in collaboration with SME's and OD team, including a full range of modalities (e-learning, instructor-led, microlearning, blended approaches) including physical and virtual classroom, video, digital and social learning techniques, process checklists, job aids online resource portals, learning sequences, participant materials, instructor materials, testing materials, surveys and other resources.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to bring content to life in ways that are engaging, practical, relevant, and aligned to business impact- providing differentiated paths based on role or skill level. Apply adult learning principles to optimize knowledge retention and application
• Translate complex content into clear, compelling learning and knowledge assets that drive real behavior change
• Project manage multiple projects translating into activities while collaborating with subject matter experts on rapid review and iteration of materials
• Regularly QA, iterate, and refine learning content to ensure accessibility, usability, and business alignment
• Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships cross-functionally
• Support OD for learning programs, including needs assessment, feedback and prioritization processes, instructional design and communications
• Contribute to evolving our team's instructional design systems, templates, and processes
• Set measurable outcomes to evaluate the quality of training
• May collaborate with vendors on larger scale projects by facilitating with internal subject matter experts on content and reviews

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees