Senior Instructional Technologist, Sales Practices

Guardian Life • Bethlehem, PA

126d • $67,450 - $110,815 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Instructional Technologist, Group Benefits Sales Practices will be accountable for the planning, design, development, implementation, and continuous maintenance of more complex online training courses to support Group Distribution needs. This role will partner closely with the Field Enablement leadership team to conduct online training needs analyses, develop online training solutions, and assess the effectiveness of the solutions. The Senior Instructional Technologist will be responsible for effectively communicating training concepts and results to business partners. He/she will act as a consultant to the Senior Learning Specialists for online training best practices and will ensure that our online training solutions are aligned with technology infrastructure and comply with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of training technology software tools, including Articulate360 and Adobe Creative Cloud Pro to develop SCORM compliant courses
• Proficient in the use of coding/scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of learning and development methodologies; formal design and development approaches, adult learning best practices, and industry training technologies used to deploy, maintain, and monitor learning
• Best practices in designing, developing, and delivering to a sales organization
• Training evaluation and measurement
• Understanding of corporate IT web server and network requirements
• General knowledge of the employee benefits market
• In-depth knowledge of online training techniques and practices to drive enhanced skills to improve performance
• Strong familiarity with video and audio production (i.e., Premiere, Audition, Adobe After Effects, Camtasia) and learning management systems
• Progressive knowledge of the trends in computer technology, software, techniques, and equipment as it relates to training
• Practical knowledge/work experience in e-learning and blended learning solutions
• Experience editing and publishing audio and video for integration into online training
• Must be a strong collaborator with the ability to organize, prioritize, handle time constraints, and manage shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage training projects to ensure proper planning, stakeholder satisfaction, and timely delivery
• Design highly targeted online training deliverables to meet measurable performance objectives
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented training solutions to inform future decisions and practices
• Design, develop, and continuously maintain online training needs across Group Benefits Distribution
• Develop SCORM compliant e-learning courses and online presentations/training by utilizing established training expertise and combining the advantages and capabilities of various authoring tools, web development techniques, video/audio production, and the Learning Management System
• Define learning activities and determine appropriate delivery mechanism/media to meet desired performance objectives
• Proficiently design and develop for various online delivery methods, including self-directed learning, simulations, games, and assessments
• Apply training best practices based on adult learning principles to best meet learning needs
• Responsible for understanding the training needs of all field roles as it relates to online training, maintaining an appropriate level of business literacy to be able to substantively contribute to the success of the business need
• Collaborate with Senior Learning Specialists to develop technology-enhanced courses and learning experiences
• Act as a consultant for Senior Learning Specialists and provide direction in their use of rapid e-learning authoring tools and advanced techniques, producing more interactive and engaging learning programs
• Collaborate with IT to ensure online training meets the requirements of network and end-user computing environments
• Stay current with trends in instructional technology and identify new training approaches, practices, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of training development

Benefits

• Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals
• Skill-building and leadership development opportunities
• Philanthropic opportunities
• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree