Instructional Designer

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 117,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to shape curricula and develop training materials aligned with organizational goals. The role includes mentoring designers, consulting across teams, and applying Kirkpatrick's Evaluation to measure impact.

You will create classroom and web-based courses, lead content reviews, and promote learning opportunities through internal channels, supporting healthcare teams in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
5 years of related experience in content development or instructional design.
Master's degree is preferred (education-focused).
Kirkpatrick's Methodology certification is preferred.
Experience developing virtual education experiences.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners to identify training needs and solutions.
Serve as consultant to instructional designers, trainers, and subject matter experts.
Develop classroom and web-based courses and materials aligned to business goals.
Evaluate learning outcomes using Kirkpatrick's framework.
Lead design tasks and mentor junior designers.
Facilitate learning deliverable reviews and process improvements.
Adapt content for different learner levels and formats.
Promote learning opportunities via internal communications.
Deliver in-person and virtual soft-skill and technical training.

Skills

Instructional design

Mentoring

Facilitation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional design, education or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Graphics software

Job description

In addition to traditional instructional design, the Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for working with the team in the creation of curricula, training materials, instructional standards, templates, and processes of the instructional design team. They will mentor and act as a consultant with instructional designers on best practices, usage of tools, and techniques for interactions and the evaluation of learning outcomes using Kirkpatrick's Methodology. They will also facilitate training and development activities for team members.

Essential Job Statements

Collaborate with business partners and centers of excellence to identify training needs and solutions.
Acts as a consultant and collaborates with instructional designers, trainers, business units, and area experts to determine course content and appropriate method of delivery.
Advises and collaborates with instructional designers to improve training activities and program effectiveness based on metrics and evaluations.
Develop classroom and/or web-based courses and learning materials that support the development of team members to meet the goals and business strategy of the business area and organization
Evaluate learning outcome applying Kirkpatrick's methodology of evaluation to ensure return on expectation and alignment with the mission, organizational strategic goals and operational objectives
Leads and collaborates on creation of multi-faceted curricula, delegating design tasks to Jr instructional designers.
Facilitates learning deliverable review process
Identifies and implements process improvements for instructional design team.
Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
Assists with communication and promotion of learning opportunities through email and intranet design elements
Facilitate in-person and/or virtual training on soft skills, technology, and other competencies

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional design, education or a related field, or related professional experience

Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification Required:

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Kirkpatrick's Methodology of Evaluation Certification

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience:

5 years of related experience in content development or related instructional design experience

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Developing virtual education experiences.

Demonstrated advanced understanding of instructional design models and learning theory resulting in improved employee job performance.

Facilitation of training both in-classroom and virtual.

Cultural Responsiveness:

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

eLearning development software experience - Articulate 360 preferred.
Experience using Camtasia video recording and editing software preferred.
Strong graphics background with experience using graphics software.
Project Management experience preferred.
Healthcare experience
Knowledge of current human resources, training, and organizational development trends.
Experience in public speaking and facilitation of training.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.
May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other: Long periods of time at a computer

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory -Emotional