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Job Summary:

The E-Learning Specialist designs, coordinates, and implements comprehensive learning programs that align with RPI’s strategies and objectives, using the principles of adult learning and instructional design. The Specialist facilitates conversations with content experts, builds learning resources and engages with a cross-functional team to engage in a continuous evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of those resources. Skill development programs include new hire through leadership. Additional duties include learning systems administration and project coordination duties in support of holistic learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Five (5) or more years in Learning and Development, Higher Education, HR, or related environment
• Preferred: Masters Degree

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning concepts
• E-learning authoring tool proficiency. Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, Lectora (other tools are open for consideration)
• Effective facilitation skills
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Ability to design and facilitate highly effective learning programs
• Ability to organize and prioritize own workflow as well as others
• Ability to recommend alternative solutions to proposed learning interventions
• Ability to understand and utilize organizational resources effectively and build positive relationships within the institute
• Ability, aptitude, and desire to develop and guide employees at all levels within the organization
• Strong desire to continuously build business acumen

Shift: Business hours, Monday through Friday. Hybrid and flexible schedule eligible.

Expected hiring range: $75,000 - $90,000

• The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Benefits Summary:

• Affordable & premium medical, dental, vision insurance (immediate eligibility, FSA available)
• Employer paid life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, travel insurance
• 1% employee contribution to 8% employer contribution on 403(b) retirement account
• Supplemental Retirement
• 90% Tuition Assistance (staff/spouse/children)
• 16 Paid Holidays Generous PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center access
• Automobile purchasing discounts (GM, Mercedes Benz, BMW)
• Plus, much more!

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit hr.rpi.edu/benefits.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Troy, NY 12180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Troy, NY 12180