Instructional System Designer

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting is currently seeking an Instructional System Designer with a strong background in distance learning and a solid understanding of multimedia technologies and software.  We seek Instructional System Designers with a wide range of experience from a broad industry base, especially those with subject matter focus areas including Financial Literacy and eLearning Modules with a focus on young adults.  We seek instructional designers experienced in industries, including financial, education, government, and technology.  The successful candidate can support ProSidian’s Talent Management Solution Offering that will be met with professional and accurate instructional designs.  The Instructional System Designer may work independently and/or work as part of a team of Instructional Designers and subject matter experts responsible for the design and development of interactive multimedia instruction (IMI) for web-based delivery using the ADDIE model. 

Work for this position will mainly be off-site at your preferred place of work with occasional on-site requirements.

TYPES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERVICES REQUIRED:

• Design and Creation— Interviewing key personnel for source material and training objectives to create customized instructional materials.
• Creation— Work independently and/or work as part of a team of Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to create customized training in a wide range of industries.
• Editing— Checking materials to ensure quality, consistency, and professionalism.
• Project Planning— Meeting with subject matter experts to gather information and identify project requirements and potential solutions.
• Training— Delivering instructional material to improve performance, skills, or knowledge within organizations.  This includes staff training and development as well as train-the-trainer services.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:

• Conduct front-end analysis and develop training design documents
• Conduct instructional reviews for storyboards and IMI
• Work with the customer to define training needs, develop support curricula, create learning objectives, and scope projects
• Write training materials, including tasks, learning objectives, format, organization, content, lesson maps, instructional strategies, methodologies, learning events and activities, test items, interface design and controls.
• Develop testing instruments and manage production schedule and team of instructional system designers.
• Deploy Section 508 and SCORM compliant web based solutions to LMS
• Develop instructor-led, web-based training, and blended learning solutions
• Design, produce and implement instruction in a systematic manner.
• Select instructional media, materials and equipment to meet learning objectives.
• Plan, supervise, and accomplish production of instructional materials.
• Review, edit, and write course materials with input from subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Work independently and/or with other instructional designers and subject matter experts who are well versed in instructional design best practices and theories.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, adult education, or equivalent experience.  Master's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years related instructional experience
• Minimum required experience: 2+ years’ experience in educational analysis, design and training development projects
• Must be a team player, be highly motivated, and have strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass background investigation
• Demonstrated innovative capabilities and diligent work ethic.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Young Adult education theories, methods, and strategies.
• Bachelor Degree or higher in instructional design, adult education, or related field
• Experience in designing/developing training solutions in multiple formats (classroom, CBT, WBT, and CD-ROM).
• Ability to work independently or in a multidisciplinary team environment; flexible; detail and deadline oriented.
• Experience in all aspects of the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation)
• Experience reviewing Courseware Storyboards
• Experience with intranet, internet, or other web-based instructional development, including storyboarding.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong background in distance learning and a solid understanding of multimedia technologies and software
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience with SCORM compliant courseware and Learning Management Systems (LMS) integration
• Experience with blended learning
• Experience using XML, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Captivate
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODELS

Instructional designer should be an expert in various types of instructional design models, including the following:

• ADDIE Model – Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
• ARCS – Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction
• Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
• Kemp Design Model

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIREMENTS FOR:

• Analyzing, designing, and developing training tools, courseware (CBT and WBT), and assessments.
• Planning, developing and reviewing objectives, content, methodologies, resources, and procedures of evaluation in an unbiased way.
• Participating in peer-review and editing procedures for course materials.
• Contributing to a single development effort or segment of an overall development effort with knowledge of Project Management techniques.
• Responsibilities for complex or technically advanced instructional projects or courseware materials based upon input from customers.
• Developing video and audio scripts, storyboards, graphics, and data files.  Develop lesson plans, exercise controller guides, on the job training handbooks, and student materials including information sheets, diagram sheets, job sheets, assignment sheets, problem sheets and outline sheets.
• Employing templates and matrices to assist in development of IMI, to include storyboarding for HTML/multimedia presentations.
• Meeting project milestones, and identify deliverables; participate in Alpha and Beta customer reviews; respond to change requests by incorporating corrections to design/development efforts; design and develop realistic scenarios and case studies; design and develop valid assessment tools.
• Apply established instructional design processes across an extensive curriculum; participate in course validation processes.

Additional Information

 ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM HR:  ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.