Project Coordinator (Instructional Design)

Description

• The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is comfortable moving between design, stakeholder coordination, and project execution.
• Instructional Design
• Develop engaging, interactive eLearning using Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure content accuracy and cultural fit.
• Support ongoing learning related projects and initiatives
• Learning Administrator
• Upload and assign courses in our learning management system (LMS) and our content management system (CMS)
• Create and manage assignment groups
• Monitor assignment groups and report on problems with courses that may arise
• Respond to user tickets and resolve their technical problems and inquiries
• Work with learning administrators in other departments to coordinate comms and assignment dates
• A day in the life of an LMS admin / eLearning developer involves managing and troubleshooting the LMS, building and updating digital learning content, analyzing usage and completion data, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure learning experiences are functional, engaging, and aligned to business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in instructional design and project management.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications in Instructional Design, Project Management (PMP or equivalent), or Learning Technologies preferred.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise).
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.).
• Proven experience being an administrator for a learning management system (like Onpoint, Cornerstone, Sumtotal, Docebo etc...)
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex information into simple, clear messages.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Experience designing for global audiences or multi-language learning programs.
• Experience working in fast-paced corporate and/or technology environments.
• Strong visual design and storytelling skills.
• Certification in project management styles like scrum, PMP etc...
• Certification in administering learning management systems
• LMS experience. (we prefer OnPoint but if they have other LMS experience like Cornerstone, Sumtotal, Docebo, Litmos etc... that's fine too)
• The preferred background is a blend of instructional design, learning technology administration, and hands-on eLearning development experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders.
• Priority soft skills: Stakeholder management, teamwork
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.