Learning & Development - Instructional Designer

CC Pace Systems•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

Plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet desired learning outcomes and learner needs. Collaborate to implement strategies for educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize various techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by efficiently processing large volumes of information and conducting subject matter research. Support business unit/organizational training needs and refresh training materials throughout their lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision.

Requirements

2-4 years of instructional design or curriculum development experience or equivalent education
Advanced knowledge of Instructional Design Processes (including ADDIE & SAM) and Adult Learning Theory
eLearning Design experience
Articulate Rise and Storyline proficient
Experience converting instructor-led content to self-paced
Ability to adapt to fluctuating workflow
Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods
Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations, graphic designs and other technology-driven products
Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools and resources
Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or skills
Effective database and presentation software skills
Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional contacts
Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization
Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course development
Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

Responsibilities

Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results
Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test multimedia elements
Conduct needs assessments at the request of business unit management to provide customized training or individual guidance to improve performance
Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create custom LMS reports
Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error-free work
Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology-driven products
Develop classroom, online and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge effectively and brings about desired behavior change
Develop instructional strategies and courses for business unit and/or cross-company products and skills
Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure desired learning objectives and goals are achieved
Participate in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and complexity
Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self-directed techniques
Select, modify, or establish design and development models appropriate for given projects; analyze learning needs to establish learning objectives
Train internal team members on effective use of classroom materials including ILT and VILT environments
Validate and integrate feedback, assessments, and course evaluations into current and new training course content and/or delivery vehicles
Conduct presentations for various groups including leadership
Perform other duties as assigned