Instructional Designer

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an experienced Senior Instructional Designer to build curricula and training materials that advance team performance. You will mentor junior designers, lead the evaluation of learning outcomes with Kirkpatrick methodologies, and drive standards, templates, and processes across the instructional design team.

The role involves collaborating with business units to identify needs, developing both classroom and web-based courses, and promoting best practices across healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in content development or instructional design.
• Strong understanding of instructional design models and learning theory.
• Experience facilitating training in-person and virtual environments.
• Kirkpatrick's Evaluation methodology knowledge or certification.
• Experience developing virtual education experiences.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners and centers of excellence to identify training needs and solutions.
• Advise and collaborate with instructional designers to improve training activities based on metrics.
• Develop classroom and/or web-based courses and learning materials aligned to goals.
• Evaluate learning outcomes using Kirkpatrick's methodology to ensure impact.
• Lead curricula development and mentor junior instructional designers.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Content development

Learning theory

Public speaking

Project management

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Kirkpatrick's Methodology Certification

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Graphics software

Job description

Instructional Designer page is loaded## Instructional Designerlocations: Richmond, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R47613In 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 QualificationsRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional design, education or a related field, or related professional experienceCombination 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 experienceOther 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 VisionHazards: N/A**Mental/Sensory - Emotional**Mental / Sensory: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical ThinkingEmotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent ChangeCompensation Range$75,524.80 - $117,083.20Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran