What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at Education Affiliates?
Overview
Education Affiliates is building a bench of experienced 1099 Instructional Designers to support high-impact curriculum development projects. In this contract role, you’ll design engaging, outcomes-driven learning experiences for career-focused programs across Allied Health, Medical Technology, Nursing, and the Skilled Trades.
About the Rol
eYou’ll partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to design and develop course content, assessments, and instructional resources for in-person and online delivery. We’re seeking designers with strong instructional design expertise, a learner-first mindset, and comfort using AI-enabled tools to work efficiently and elevate quality
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Contract Detai
lsProjects are scoped individually and priced based on agreed-upon deliverables, timelines, and complexit
y.
Key Responsibilit
- iesCollaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs, performance gaps, and project requiremen
- ts.Design curriculum frameworks, course outlines, and measurable learning objectiv
- es.Create instructional activities, assignments, and assessments aligned to outcomes and accreditation/credentialing needs (as applicabl
- e).Develop engaging learning content using appropriate instructional technologies, templates, and multimedia too
- ls.Evaluate instructional effectiveness, analyze feedback/data, and recommend improvemen
- ts.Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables to support on-time, high-quality completi
- on.Partner with SMEs, project managers, and cross-functional teams throughout the design and development lifecyc
- le.Create instructor and learner support materials (e.g., guides, job aids, manuals, tutorial
- s).Provide rollout support and guidance on newly developed materials, as need
ed.
Specific Project Activi
- tiesBuild in-person and e-learning modules, including storyboards, scripts, and design documentat
- ion.Develop presentations, worksheets, job aids, and other performance support to
- ols.Track and communicate milestones, risks, and dependencies; escalate issues as nee
- ded.Stay current on instructional design trends and best practices, including responsible use of
- AI.Coordinate with developers and cross-functional partners to ensure quality, consistency, and accessibil
ity.
Required Qualifica
- tionsExcellent communication, listening, and stakeholder management sk
- ills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking sk
- ills.Experience in higher education, workforce development, and/or adult learning environm
- ents.Experience building competency-based curriculum and assessment/blueprint documenta
- tion.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed
- team.Ability to design for both in-person and online modalities (hybrid a p
- lus).Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring t
- ools.Proven ability to partner with SMEs in a project-based, contract environ
- ment.Working knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive instructional design pract
- ices.Comfort using AI-enabled tools to support instructional design and content develop
- ment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common instructional design t
- ools.Working knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., AD
DIE).
How to R
espondTo be considered, please s
- ubmit:Your
- resumeA link to your portfolio (or 2–3 representative work sa
- mples)A brief note summarizing your relevant program-area experience (Allied Health, Medical Technology, Nursing, and/or Skilled T
rades)
Contractor candidates will be screened based on relevant experience and completion of a short training course covering EA’s expectations and course-development tem