Curriculum & Instructional Design Specialist

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

1d•$63,000 - $108,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees training curriculum and instructional development across multiple audiences, creating consistent practices for design and establishing methods for delivery, assuring that learning events are successful and meet business goals. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Oversees training curriculum and instructional development across multiple audiences, creating consistent practices for design and establishing methods for delivery, assuring that learning events are successful and meet business goals.
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.