Instructional Designer

Posted on 31 March 26 by Jason Hogan

  • Laurel, MD
  • $45.00 - $55.00 per Hour
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Job Description

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to design and develop effective learning solutions to support various professional and leadership development topics. As a core team member, you will collaborate with team members and SMEs to follow the ADDIE model of instructional design and complete the effort.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop learning solutions, enhancing instructional design processes and using cutting-edge tools for learning
  • You will design, develop, and implement effective assessment and evaluation tools to identify gaps, demonstrate results, and support incremental improvements across the learning resources
  • You will follow the ADDIE model to design and develop learning solutions, using proven instructional design processes and appropriate tools for engaging experiences across multiple modalities
  • You will be a life-long learner and stay well-informed of adult learning theory, industry standard methodologies, and tools to advance the solutions provided
  • You will thoughtfully incorporate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) both in your development of materials and in learner application of content, as appropriate
  • You will form relationships and establish credibility to collaborate effectively with supervisors, team members, third-party vendors, and others
  • You will collaborate in the management and use of the learning management system (Saba) to support the access to and distribution of the learning resources you develop

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Leadership Development, Organization Development, Psychology, Human Systems
  • Instructional Systems Design (or related degree), or equivalent years of professional experience
  • Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in needs assessment, curriculum design and development, program evaluation methodologies, and eLearning or web-based resource development
  • Have one or more years of experience using AI such as ChatGPT or other large language models (LLMs) for a supporting resource in the design and development of learning solutions and/or for learning application
  • Demonstrate competency in Articulate Storyline and/or Rise, InDesign, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, VR/AR tools, immersive training
  • technologies, and/or have coding experience
  • Are articulate, in both verbal and written form, with excellent organization, administrative, and computer skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop learning experiences with the audience in mind, capturing their attention, encouraging their
  • participation, and extending learning beyond the learning event
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow the ADDIE model (or equivalent) and to apply adult learning theory (andragogy)
  • Are able to successfully work independently or across teams on multiple projects with overlapping time frames and shifting priorities
  • Can demonstrate strategy and innovation in learning solutions
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and the ability to overcome obstacles to reach a resolution
  • Can think proactively, identify problems and solutions, and exhibit a high level of awareness and initiative

Desired Qualifications:

  • Have experience in developing learning materials that are 508 accessible
  • Have instructional design, instructor, or other certifications related to the field
  • Have experience working with engineers and scientists in a technical, project-based environment
  • Have experience building out and managing training courses, records, and reporting in a learning management system, specifically Saba

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$45.00 - $55.00 per Hour

Sector

IT/Software/Technology

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-5332

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