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Instructional Designer

Avacend, Inc.

Instructional Designer

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Instructional Designer functions as a point of contact for writing and designing training curriculum, trainer’s guide, and presentations. Responsible for developing and designing curriculum while placing focus on consistency, clarity of content, grammar and sentence structure, medium for delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum once piloted and launched. Assist with webinars, voiceovers, in-classroom training, and revitalize curriculum. This position also monitors project queues and collectively logs all activities in the project completion template provided.

     

    Summary of Position

    Functions as a point of contact for writing and designing training curriculum, trainer’s guide, and presentations. Responsible for developing and designing curriculum while placing focus on consistency, clarity of content, grammar and sentence structure, medium for delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum once piloted and launched. Assist with webinars, voiceovers, in-classroom training, and revitalize curriculum. This position also monitors project queues and collectively logs all activities in the project completion template provided.

     

    Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

     

    Must possess

     

    Strong customer service skills

    Strong attention to detail

    Ability to demonstrate effective active listening, organizational, planning, critical thinking and group facilitation skills

    Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

    Ability to create a learning culture and operate in a confidential environment

    Ability to engage in travel for work-related responsibilities

    Willingness to work in a team environment and consistently display a respectful and professional demeanor

    Ability to oversee and manage multiple special projects within specified timeframes

    Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

    Experience in design, layout, and presentation techniques

    Experience in HTML and the use of HTML editors

    Experience working with both Mac and Windows platforms

    Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard curriculum design software applications typically used in a corporate office environment

    Must be able to

     

    Manage time effectively and deliver results in a timely manner

    Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers by honoring commitments, being courteous, accessible and responsive to the needs of others

    Demonstrate accountability for self and contributions to the team

    Work in a fast-paced environment

    Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design

    Have experience in proofreading and editing

    Assist the lead Instructional Designer position with pending projects

    Must be an experienced user MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    Must be experienced in curriculum or instructional design software, not limited to, the Adobe Creative Suite and iSpring

    Experience with Learning Management (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) such as Meridian, ANGEL, Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, Sakai, WebCT, Vista, etc. Or Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, or Jooml

    Role and Responsibilities

     

    Assist in the development and delivery of online course materials and related instructional technologies consistent with established design and development processes

    Maintain tracking database/spreadsheet, files and records for course development launch, and updates

    Provide design and production assistance to DHS employees in the development of electronic delivery methods

    Edit instructional and supporting materials for grammar, clarity, consistency and accuracy of content

    Consult with DHS individuals or groups on optimal design of online courses and/or programs and effective uses of multimedia for instruction

    Ensure compliance with course design standards of new and revised course materials; provides quality assurance for courses and post production work

    Manage development projects from inception to completion

    Research, evaluate and troubleshoot instructional technologies and tools in support of online courses and initiatives

    Design learning objectives in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and animation technologies to support online coursework and programs

    Provide professional and technical support/training to DHS employees

    Remain abreast of online, pedagogical and instructional technology trends within scope of expertise to provide ideas, guidance and recommendations

    May conduct platform or training classes in a physical or virtual environment

    Collaborate and consult with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to collect, review and organize input for the development of training programs

    Utilize instructional design protocol (ADDIE, ISD, or similar)

    Apply project management, communication and problem solving skills in the design of all training projects to meet aggressive deadlines

    Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned

    Education and Experience

     

    Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Education or a related field from an accredited college AND three (3) years of experience in e-Learning Solutions, curriculum design, video production, and facilitation of virtual/in-person training courses

    Demonstrated experience in facilitating in-classroom and virtual learning, along with soft skills courses are preferred

    Required Skills Required Experience