Senior Instructional Designer

• Develop and maintain course materials including instructor manuals, participant guides, eLearning, train the trainer materials, job aids, evaluations, tests. 
• The ability to work independently throughout this stage.
• Design learning solutions based upon audience needs and task analysis that include high level design documentation, recommended delivery method, curriculum content, and supporting materials to ensure mastery of learning objectives. 
• Ability to work independently throughout this stage including the design of instructionally sound eLearning.
• Working with Manager, drive standardization and instructional design process improvements.
• With senior staff guidance, establish, implement, and maintain instructional design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Identify need for training intervention.
• Analyze new or changed user tasks due to new product/program/process releases and upgrades.
• Conduct task/impact analysis using standard department techniques ie. surveys, focus groups, interviews,etc. 
• Independently perform the above and handle more complex training interventions. Implement new courses, curriculum, and updates to existing materials.
• Conduct development tests to ensure design fulfills needs of learners.
• Communicate design methodology to Learning Services and coach them to properly deploy materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training design through the creation of assessments and evaluations that gauge the mastery of learning objectives during and after training.
• Analyze results and make changes to address opportunities.
• Evaluate need for updates to course materials based upon product releases, new functionality, and feedback.
• Recommend prioritization of updates and ensure implementation. 
• Evaluate new design tools and applications and determine the best solution. 
• Submit recommendations; plan and implement rollout.
• Coach and mentor team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and/or experience
• 3-5 years of directly related experience (i.e. instructional development, adult learning theory, technical writing)
• Training and/or experience in instructional design.
• Experience developing courseware in blended learning environment.
• Expertise using instructional design tools such as Articulate 360 (primarily Storyline), Camva, Camtasia, Audacity, and/ or Captivate.
• Operate independently to analyze, design, and develop learning solutions applying proven instructional design methods and practices.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 products: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Key Success Factors: Adaptability Alignment Collaboration Ethics/Integrity Innovation Performance Management Process & Project Management Professional / Technical Expertise Results Orientation Service Orientation / Client Focus Talent Development
• Major Area of Concentration - Instructional, Development, Training, Education or Communication preferred Training in instructional design required Industry certifications such as ASTD or Langevin preferred
• Experience in developing courseware/curricula in a blended learning environment preferred. Ability to independently design and develop instructionally sound learning solutions in multiple modalities required. Experience with ADP products/industry a plus.
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to complete projects/development in accelerated timeframes, which includes multi-tasking, prioritizing and project management Instructional development tools: Captivate, Articulate, Perception, MS Office suite. Experience with analysis/data gathering
• Possess instructional design skills
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of HTML, XML and Java a plus