Instructional Designer, Senior Associate Director

at ADRDA INC., dba The Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Instructional Designer, Senior Associate Director will work collaboratively with Alzheimer's Association internal liaisons, leaders, faculty and Subject Matter Experts to develop education and training products and experiences to address learning gaps in dementia healthcare. Must have experience with learning management systems, and developing healthcare training in a variety of learning modality tools.
The Instructional Designer performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, delivery and assessment of courses. Works with instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content. Manages multiple projects, identifies scope and outcomes, motivates participants and leads product development to conclusion. May oversee other faculty and partners and their work. Researches instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning and evaluates strategies for ongoing continuous improvement.
This position is remote and travel is up to 20%.
Essential Job Functions:
Works with SMEs to conduct education needs assessment, define course objectives and outcomes.
Develops curricula; Consult and apply advanced instructional design.
Develops or updates education products to be consistent with adult learning theory for delivery in online learning, hybrid courses, and face-to-face courses.
Confirms course objectives are current and reflected in newly developed courses.
Assists subject matter experts in defining course outcomes and objectives.
Designs and develops engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials that address various learning styles and are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities.
Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia, to support teaching, learning, and association education initiatives.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, team members, web developers, media specialists, digital media and producers to solve technological challenges.
Serves as a project manager for development of new education products
Utilizes digital tools for project management.
Manages the Learning Management System to ensure quality of course development, tools, test accessibility, and compliance.
Trains and supports internal liaisons in the use of the learning management system.
Learns new technologies and applications to assist course design.
Completes professional development to keep current with rapid changes in technology and education design standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required degree in instructional design, education, or a related field preferred
4+ years' experience performing duties and responsibilities as an instructional designer
Experience with an accreditation or credentialing organization
Thorough knowledge of: html, Articulate Presenter 9 or 13, Articulate Storyline, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Flash Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Collaboration Software (i.e. Google Docs, Zoho)
Experience providing instructional design support using Brightspace D2L, ETHOS, Blackboard, and/or CANVAS is preferred.
Experience in designing learning environments, for healthcare professionals
Practical experience translating learning outcomes into lessons and programs
Able to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines
Exemplary customer service approach in communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Skilled problem solver, with ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and heavy workloads
Self-directed, self-motivated team player
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; rigorous attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills
Superior computer skills with competency in MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and constituent relationship management applications
Willingness to learn and to take on new challenges
Instructional Designer, Senior Associate Director
Position Location: remote
Full time based on 37.5 hours per week minimum
Grade: 509 Exempt (Estimated Annual Salary $65,000 - $85,000)
Reports To: Director, Health Professional Education
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and... For full info follow application link.

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