What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at NCCER?
Description
1) Learning design artist: Collaborates with technical instructors and SMEs to assess the learner needs in each course. Designs the overall narrative arc, rhythms, and patterns of the course that support learner engagement and success. Shares plans with PM, SMEs, video technical writers, videographers, and contractor partners to see that each part of the development team designs towards the same goal.
2) Differentiator: Cuts the “must know” from the “nice to know” to prioritize the right development effort in the course. Couches design choices in adult learning theory and practice.
3) Course Owner: Assist management and Project Managers with planning, managing, and coordinating assigned projects, to include:
- Assigning and managing the day-to-day work of project team members.
- Overseeing the documentation and tracking of project progress.
- Ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and in accordance with NCCER specifications and requirements.
- Ensuring communication of project information to internal stakeholders.
- Managing project updates within content and testing management systems as required.
4) Content Developer: Builds the digital content and courses. Using tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Suite, Articulate Storyline or Rise, or game authoring tools, creates eLearning assets.
5) Evaluator: Responsible for evaluating the performance of courses, course elements, and making recommendations for iterative improvement. Data will come from a variety of systems and tools. Prepares course review reports in collaboration with cross-team members.
6) Other duties as assigned; as this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Requirements
- BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology, or education OR
- 3 years' experience in teaching /training design and delivery
- Background in education, adult learning, game design, training development, design or delivery
- In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models, including online and print applications
- Strong lesson and curriculum planning skills
- Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
- Experience with managing small project teams through the end-to-end development of courses
- Experience with simulation and 3D training environments as a learning tool
- Strong background in UX design and storyboarding
- Experience with authoring/ design tools including Adobe, Storyline or Captivate
- Experience with Learning Management Systems
- Excited, passionate, proactive and self-motivated with an enthusiasm for learning
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional research and time management skills
- Occasional travel for SME meetings and industry conferences
Software Skills:
- Microsoft Office/365, including SharePoint and OneDrive
- Smartsheet
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Storyline
- Experience with an LMS
NCCER is an equal opportunity employer. No one shall be denied employment or opportunity based on race or color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or sexual orientation. NCCER also provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the Company.