Instructional Designer

Walden University • Columbia, MD

302d • $53,520 - $93,918 • Hybrid

About The Position

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday-Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education or related business discipline required.
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education or related business discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of instructional design experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience using e-learning authoring tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS) required.
• Experience with distance learning preferred.
• Experience with Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Articulate 360, or comparable authoring tools.
• Familiar with instructional system design models, such as ADDIE.
• Experience with storyboarding creation and review process.
• Excellent leadership, communication, team participation, team building, and human relation skills.
• Ability to write effectively in both business and academic styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and workload management skills, attention to detail, and personal accountability.
• Consultative approach to problem solving with demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
• Ability to grasp complex subject matter and synthesize information quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in a collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with distance learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blend traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies in order to create and deliver optimal training programs.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop learning objectives and training content, and ensure that the information is current, accurate, and complete.
• Prioritize, design, and train the trainer on programs and curricula.
• Develop training aligned with Walden University's goals and mission.
• Design and develop interactive learning content including learning objectives, simulation scenarios, graphical art/media, and valid/reliable assessments.
• Develop and maintain assessment processes that monitor and evaluate performance skills based on outcomes tied to organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain and revise materials developed as needed.
• Develop, promote, and maintain knowledge of adult learning theory and practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging learning systems and current methodologies.
• Use the ADDIE model and innovative, immersive learning methodologies in curriculum design and development, as well as adult learning theory in course/curriculum design.
• Conduct training needs analysis to determine training objectives, instructional strategies, project scope.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality training courses and documentation within a specified timeline and through the application of best practices and standards.
• Determine the best visual communication layout and design for training materials in order to enhance the learning and development of employees.
• Perform quality checks on all deliverables for content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree