Medcerts - Jefferson City, MO

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Jefferson City, MO
Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at MedCerts will play a pivotal role in the design and development of self-produced eLearning content, focusing on enhancing the delivery of training programs. This position requires the designer to create innovative and engaging learning solutions utilizing various methods and tools. A significant part of the role involves conducting needs assessments to ensure that the materials developed effectively address learner needs and close performance gaps. The Instructional Designer will also contribute to script and assessment writing for different course elements as needed for specific projects. As a key member of the instructional design team, the designer will collaborate closely with project managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), editors, learning technologists, and interactive media developers. This collaboration aims to revise and create new courses that are not only effective but also highly engaging and compliant with quality standards. The focus will be on maintaining and developing courses in various fields, including IT, soft skills, and project management. Candidates should be adept at creating dynamic and user-centered learning content, emphasizing user experience (UX) and accessibility for all learners. The Instructional Designer will also mentor and support contracted SMEs throughout project plans, establishing operational standards for all contractors. Additionally, the designer may serve as an instructor, maintaining the necessary credentials as required by licensing and regulatory authorities. This role is essential in ensuring that all instructional content aligns with pre-established objectives and meets the needs of employers and academic partners, while also adhering to accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Team members and external contractors to create, revise, and improve high-quality, engaging eLearning content.
  • Establish the instructional design for all new IT, Soft Skill, and other course/module builds.
  • Rapidly gain understanding of production and product delivery capabilities and ensure all design strategies align with these capabilities.
  • Specialize in program and course builds within external 3rd party eLearning platforms, writing or coordinating unique assessments and feedback as required.
  • Collaborate with Project Manager and offshore team for elements builds.
  • Continuously evaluate instructional design standards, techniques, and concepts to improve content through innovation and best practices.
  • Assist in identifying, qualifying, and onboarding contracted resources for new and ongoing projects.
  • Leverage AI Course Authoring Tool to create content/storyboards independently and with other resources.
  • Partner with the Project Manager to ensure projects are clearly defined, planned, and delivered on time and on budget.
  • Maintain a forward-thinking approach to solving eLearning challenges and be receptive to innovative improvements.
  • Work closely with SMEs to provide overall direction on assigned development projects, maintaining communication and coordinating meetings as needed.
  • Ensure all instructional content complies with accessibility standards.
  • Align course content with objectives and knowledge domains published by 3rd party credentialing authorities, meeting employer or academic partner needs.
  • Create supplemental learning resources to fill content gaps and address deficiencies in training materials.
  • Write scripts for various course elements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in Instructional Design, curriculum development, or eLearning content creation.
  • Knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment.
  • Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS).
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Explicit accuracy and attention to detail in information delivery.
  • High comfort level with technology for communication and task completion.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
  • Ability to produce quality content within expected timelines.
  • Commitment to Quality Assurance.
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