Data Literacy Instructional Specialist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$76,100 - $97,000

About The Position

The Data Literacy Instructional Specialist joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s collaborative Data Literacy Program within its Data and Analytics team. The program helps employees build confidence using data through curated training programs, workshops, analytics communities of practice, and cohort-based learning. This role focuses on a partnership with Philadelphia public high schools, with data literacy initiatives primarily serving high school students in classroom settings. The specialist will also support data learners across CHOP, from support staff and clinicians to executives. This entry-level role combines data expertise, instructional design and development, classroom and workshop facilitation, and community building. The specialist works with colleagues, data subject matter experts, and stakeholders with varied learning needs. The position calls for enthusiasm for data, statistics, analytics, and learning; comfort with public speaking and classroom instruction; creativity and an innovative outlook; effective collaboration; and a passion for education and engaging learning experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a computational, mathematical, or science-related field, or a data-related background.
At least two years of experience in data and analytics—including data science, data analytics, statistical programming, data integration, data management, biostatistics, or software development—or equivalent education.
At least one year of experience in training and supervision, instructional design, classroom instruction, eLearning, or curriculum development.
Demonstrated appreciation of diversity and ability to interact with people from varied backgrounds and perspectives.
Energetic presentation skills and comfort engaging large groups in professional workshops and training sessions.
Technology skills and facility with Zoom, Teams, and other online collaboration tools.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, writing, and communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, education, data science, a computational, mathematical, or science-related field, or public health.
At least one year of experience with visual and instructional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Vyond, Captivate, Articulate, or Storyline.
Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, e-learning strategies, LMS management, or computer-based training development.
Instructional Design Certification, preferred within six months.

Responsibilities

Help build and expand the vision of CHOP’s Data Literacy Program in conjunction with program leadership.
Understand learning objectives and determine how to use design and technology to achieve them.
Assess existing educational resources for assigned instructional topics and develop sustainable resources that can be used across the organization and across learner personas.
Participate in program marketing, including speaking engagements, blog posts, and other promotional channels.
Assist with educational plans and implementation of large-scale data training initiatives for data users across CHOP.
Conduct user interviews to understand customer needs and learning challenges.
Improve existing or develop new data literacy products, including courses, curricula, learning modules, and learning personas.
Use instructional design best practices and tools to create training tailored to learners’ data literacy levels.
Partner with data subject matter experts to develop, revise, and validate training content.
Deliver or facilitate virtual and in-person data literacy training weekly to daily for diverse learning communities.
Build trusting relationships with data learners and empower them to grow in their professions.
Pilot-test learning materials and continually improve them based on pilots, reviews, and formative evaluations.
Improve the learner experience across the enterprise.