What you’ll be called: Instructional Designer
Where you’ll work: Keller Williams University – Austin, TX
Who are we looking for?
Winners of the prestigious Training 125 award from Training Magazine in 2015 and 2017, we’re seeking an adaptable, flexible, and creative Instructional Designer to be a part of a dynamic environment and make an impact on the future of real estate.
As an Instructional Designer at KWRI, you will have the opportunity to work within a global organization that is on a trajectory of accelerated growth. The Keller Williams University (KWU) department is looking for a fast-paced, independent thinker who prefers a collaborative and challenging environment and has a proven track record of success.
Our idea Instructional Designer you are efficient, thorough and self-motivated with a background in instructor-led courses, instructional design methodology, adult learning theory, and e-learning solutions.
What will you do?
The Instructional Designer will work individually and within a collaborative team to create revolutionary training resources that empower our associates to be highly successful, while positively affecting the growth, productivity, profitability, and culture of each associate and the company as a whole.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct course research
o Identify research sources: people, other courses, books, articles, statistics, etc.
o Identify, vet, and interview subject matter experts
o Study existing curriculum to ensure consistency and fit
o Conduct focus groups
o Develop and maintain field-based knowledge in real estate
Design and develop training materials that are engaging, activity-based and results oriented.
o To include
Project Scope defining the learning objective, benefit statements, project team, stakeholders, timeline, subject matter experts, and projected outcomes.
Appropriate learning strategy and delivery: how taught (ILT, Online, blended), where taught, who teaches, and activities that students will engage in
Robust course materials (course workbook, online learning, instructor notes, checklists, tools, videos, marketing, etc.)
Project management to include:
o Development and tracking timeline of project
o Coordination with other divisions for marketing, communications, graphics, layout, videos, audio, copyedits, printing, production, web updates, etc.
o Subject Matter Expert and executive/stakeholder reviews
Knowledge/Skills:
Required
College degree in one of the following fields: Education, Instructional Design/Technology, English, Journalism
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in instructor-led courses, instructional design methodology, adult learning theory, and e-learning solutions
Proven ability to create interactive exercises and activities with demonstrable outcomes
Superior writing skills: non-fiction writing that is engaging, clear, and direct
Superior business communication skills – written, oral, presentation, email
Experience with MSOffice products, presentation tools
Preferred
Training delivery or presentation experience
Leadership experience
Experience using e-learning development tools such as Captivate, Camtasia, Flash
Experience with LMSs and online learning software and tools
Experience with Apple iOS suite of office products – Keynote, etc.
Experience with iPad, other mobile devices
Tech-savvy, keeps up with trends
Experience scripting and directing learning videos
Real estate knowledge and experience
Who are we?
Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the largest real estate franchise company in the United States, with approximately 700 offices and 150,000 associates around the world. Founded in 1983, we pride ourselves on a unique, agent-centric culture emphasizing a profit sharing system which rewards our associates as stakeholders and partners. Keller Williams Realty International (KWRI), is the company’s corporate headquarters located in Austin, Texas. Here, through a focus on cutting edge technology, education, coaching, and products and services, we support our agents and associates to create careers worth having, lives worth living, and businesses worth owning, experiences worth having, and legacies worth leaving. In this way we fulfill our vision to be the real estate company of choice.