Instructional Designer

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans•Brookfield, WI

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for actively collaborating with the Online Learning, CEBS, Educational Program and other Content teams, as well as external subject matter experts, in the development and production of e-learning courses, online exams, webcasts, virtual conferences and supplemental materials for educational programs and events. Assist in the implementation and distribution of educational products that are consistent with sound adult education instructional design principles and the Foundation’s strategic direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or a related field
3+ years of experience in designing highly-rated adult educational programs that will stimulate Foundation members.
A working background in blended learning and a prior capacity in a lead role is recommended.
Experience with and strong knowledge of online and blended learning best practices, information technologies, learning management systems and instructional design methodologies.
Extensive experience with typical business software is required.
A working knowledge of systems such as Knowledge Management, and CRM would be beneficial.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a successful track record of being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Leadership skills, project management skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and collaboration and team building skills.

Nice To Haves

LMS administration experience is preferred.
A working knowledge of employee benefits, compensation and human resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans and produces relevant topical learning experiences in workable formats utilizing state-of-the-art instructional design and material(s).
Stays current with best practices in instructional design and educational technologies, and continually explores new technologies for potential use.
Collaboratively establishes guidelines, protocols, procedures, and expectations for the development of assigned programs. Provides recommendations for course and conference design, sequencing of instruction, assessments and evaluation.
Effectively manages various project/content collaborators by providing advice, support, training and instruction as needed to ensure that expected goals and protocols are satisfactorily achieved.
Provides information, training and promotion of courseware and supporting systems to involved staff, subject matter experts, key stakeholders and customers.