Sr Instructional Designer UNL

This position is responsible for designing and developing complex and multifaceted learning solutions to support large-scale business objectives. Consults with stakeholders to conduct needs assessment, identify learning objectives, design and develop efficient and effective learning solutions. Leverages current instructional design best practices and adult learning principles to create modern and effective learning experiences. Develops and implements blended learning solutions which might include e-learning, synchronous and asyncrhonoous learning programs, job aids, videos, assessments, and other effective learning deliverables. Coaches less experienced instructional designers, training specialists and other team members to design and develop effective learning solutions. Recommends change management tools to be used in combination with the chosen learning solutions to ensure effective learning outcomes.

This can be a remote position within the US.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze ambiguous and complex business needs to identify skill-building requirements in support of business goals. Consult with stakeholders using a systematic instructional design approach to determine learning needs, establish learning objectives, design and develop a large-scale and robust portfolio of learning solutions.
• Consult on adult learning theory, systematic instructional design, and performance improvement solutions to address business needs that require learning solutions.
• Design and develop advanced learning materials and programs to meet learning objectives.
• Design optimal learning experiences to achieve learning objectives and meet business needs.
• Take complex or voluminous materials and break it into manageable amounts of information to facilitate learning.
• Determine the correct flow and interactivity among pieces of information to facilitate understanding.
• Leverage the appropriate educational tools, methods and timing to facilitate learning in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Form effective collaborative partnerships with SMEs, senior business leaders, HR Business Partner, HRIS, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective launch of the learning solutions, and drive timely completion of learning solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Research new and emerging software and hardware applications for design and distribution of instructional resources (e.g. eLearning, in person or virtual synchronous experiences, pod casting, web-based learner collaboration, artificial intelligence, interactive soft skills, virtual classroom and people, job aids, videos, etc.)
• Accountable for research and development spending within budget and project timeframes. Produce measurable and documented results for all phases of instructional development, from customer needs analysis to course implementation, evaluation, and ROI.
• Recommend and facilitate the application of change management tools in conjunction with sound learning experience design in order to ensure learning impact and meet business objectives.
• Manage learning solution deliverables, coordinate project needs, timeline, & communications
• Manage complex learning and development projects. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure goals around deadlines, accuracy, quality, etc. are met.
• Facilitate learning experiences as needed
• Train, oversee day-to-day work and coach less experienced instructional designers

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, organizational development, human resources or related work experience.
• Six to eight years of experience in design and development of adult education curriculum.
• Demonstrated mastery of adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and latest techniques to create optimal modern learning experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to identify users’ needs, analyze and logically organize complex technical information, and transform complex bodies of information into professionally designed, engaging and effective programs that produce measurable results.
• Advanced skills with eLearning development tools and learning management systems.
• Competency with web instruction, strategies and current technologies. Experience in developing storyboards, collecting and editing graphics, and building all visual design and navigation in an …