INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners in Dayton, OH seeks a Senior Instructional Designer to lead system-wide leadership learning initiatives and shape performance through strategic design and measurement.

You will blend ISD expertise with adult-learning science to create scalable programs, partner with executives, and drive measurable outcomes. The role emphasizes onboarding, learning journeys, digital ecosystems, and collaboration across HR, IT, and operations.

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end design of learning programs aligned with organizational goals using ISD frameworks.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze training needs and develop scalable strategies.
• Develop diverse learning experiences (eLearning, blended, ILT) for leadership.
• Integrate AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies into learning solutions.
• Consult with executives to implement leadership development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and facilitate leadership onboarding and learning journeys.
• Lead cross-functional learning initiatives and vendor partnerships.
• Evaluate programs using Kirkpatrick levels and ROI analysis.
• Maintain budgets and coordinate logistics for organizational learning.
• Mentor instructional designers and uphold design standards.

Skills

ISD frameworks

Leadership development

Curriculum design

eLearning development

Stakeholder management

Analytics / evaluation

Project management

Adult learning principles

Consulting with leaders

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design/Adult Learning/Org Development/HR or related field

Master's degree or advanced certifications preferred

ATD/CPTD/CPLP or equivalent certifications preferred

5-10+ years professional or corporate experience

Experience in healthcare or large matrixed environments

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Rise

Camtasia

Vyond

SharePoint

Job description

Premier System Support 110 N MAIN ST DAYTON, OH 45402

DEPT: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Full-Time / Day Shift

DescriptionIf you are energized by the opportunity to shape how leaders learn, influence organizational performance, and design learning experiences that make a measurable impact, this

Premier System Support 110 N MAIN ST DAYTON, OH 45402DEPT: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESSFull-Time / Day ShiftDescriptionIf you are energized by the opportunity to shape how leaders learn, influence organizational performance, and design learning experiences that make a measurable impact, this Senior Instructional Designer role at Premier Health offers a meaningful next step in your career. This position is ideal for an experienced instructional design professional who wants to move beyond course development into a highly strategic role where learning is directly connected to leadership capability, workforce effectiveness, and enterprise priorities. At Premier Health, the Senior Instructional Designer serves as a strategic learning partner, leading the design, development, implementation, and measurement of organizational learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability and workforce performance across the system. In this role, you will consult with leaders and collaborate cross-functionally to assess learning needs, craft scalable strategies, and deliver high-impact programs aligned with organizational goals. You will bring deep expertise in instructional design, adult learning, eLearning development, leadership development strategy, and evidence-based learning science to create solutions that drive measurable outcomes. For professionals motivated by influence, innovation, and purpose, this opportunity offers the chance to lead system-wide initiatives in new leader assimilation, onboarding pathways, leadership learning journeys, digital learning ecosystems, and organizational development programs that support a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement. You will also help shape the future of learning by leveraging technology, AI-enabled tools, and emerging practices that enhance the learner experience and improve organizational capability. Premier Health is recognized as an employer where people can build meaningful careers while contributing to work that matters. Team members value environments where collaboration, development, and service are taken seriously, and where learning professionals are seen as important partners in enabling performance and growth. In this role, you will be closely connected to leaders, HR partners, operational teams, and fellow talent professionals, giving you visibility, partnership, and the ability to see your work make a difference across the organization. This is also a role for someone who values strong professional community. You will mentor other instructional designers, help uphold high-quality design standards, and contribute to a shared learning culture across Premier Health. Employees who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments often appreciate the ability to influence outcomes, support leader success, and build learning experiences that truly help others do their best work. If you are looking for a professional opportunity where strategy, creativity, and business impact come together, this role delivers both challenge and purpose.

• Lead the end-to-end design of learning programs aligned with the people value plan and organizational goals using ISD frameworks such as ADDIE and SAM
• Evaluate and analyze training needs through collaboration with organizational leaders, performance data, and stakeholder feedback to develop effective learning strategies
• Develop scalable e-Learning, blended, and instructor-led virtual and in-person learning experiences using Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, and Vyond
• Define organizational learning strategies and incorporate cutting-edge design models, AI-enabled tools, and emerging technologies
• Influence leaders on the integration of learning into strategic priorities
• Design, manage, and facilitate leadership onboarding, competency-based learning journeys, and system-wide leadership events
• Facilitate strategic development sessions and learning labs in both virtual and in-person formats across leadership levels
• Serve as a key liaison with partners and vendors to curate and customize a catalog of specialized leadership offerings
• Serve as the primary designer and facilitator for flagship leadership programs aligned with internal mobility and talent strategy
• Consult with executives to execute leadership development philosophy and frameworks
• Design and manage dynamic SharePoint environments to support digital learning hubs, resource libraries, and training communications
• Partner with IT and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and functionality of learning ecosystems
• Apply knowledge management principles to create and maintain SOPs, centralized resources, and standardized learning content across digital platforms
• Evaluate and recommend organizational tools and innovations in digital learning, including strategic direction for platform integrations, adoption, and scalability
• Develop and implement robust evaluation strategies such as Kirkpatrick's Four Levels and ROI analysis to measure outcomes, behavior change, and business impact
• Provide post-program analytics, executive reporting, and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Lead organizational learning needs assessments that inform people development strategies and future planning
• Translate complex learning data into actionable insights for leadership and leverage predictive analytics to influence talent investments
• Lead end-to-end logistics for organizational learning programs, including scheduling, communication, budgeting, and overall coordination
• Serve as project lead for cross-functional learning initiatives aligned with change management, caregiver engagement, and talent strategies
• Mentor instructional designers and developing talent, setting standards for design excellence, innovation, and consistent review cycles
• Maintain allocated budgets, vendor partnerships, event-learning contracts, and cross-system initiative support
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, HR business partners, and department managers
• Champion best practices in knowledge transfer, coaching, and microlearning to strengthen learning culture
• Represent Learning & Talent Development in organizational discussions and cross-functional committees

Note: Local Candidates only - must be willing to commute and work "in-person" often at the Dayton, Ohio area offices Preferred candidates will live within 50 minutes driving distance to Dayton, Ohio. Hybrid work environment available Note: Candidates who are considered for next steps/interview will be asked to submit a portfolio of their work.

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Years of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
• Master's degree or advanced learning certifications preferred
• ATD, CPTD, CPLP, or equivalent instructional design or training certifications preferred
• 5-10+ years of related professional or corporate experience required
• 5-10 years of experience in instructional design, corporate training, healthcare system training, organizational development, or leadership development
• Previous experience in roles such as Learning Coordinator, Learning Specialist, or Instructional Designer preferred
• Proven experience designing leadership or organization-wide learning programs required
• Experience working in healthcare or large matrixed environments preferred
• Strong expertise in adult learning principles, instructional systems design, and learning evaluation methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, and digital learning platforms
• Experience facilitating leadership development sessions in virtual and in-person settings
• Ability to analyze data, assess learning needs, and translate findings into scalable learning strategies
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills
• Experience managing SharePoint environments, digital resource libraries, or learning knowledge systems preferred

If you are ready to bring your instructional design expertise to a strategic role where your work will influence leaders, strengthen workforce performance, and shape the future of learning at Premier Health, we encourage you to Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact, and take the next step in a career where your ideas, leadership, and learning solutions can make a lasting difference across the organization.