Children's National Hospital - Washington, DC

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Washington, DC
Hospitals

About the position

The Instructional Designer will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience within the organization by partnering with both internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, to assess learning needs and recommend appropriate technology-based and blended solutions. This position involves designing and developing technology-based learning modules as well as paper-based instructional materials. The Instructional Designer will establish guidelines and standards for online course development, ensuring that all educational materials meet the highest quality standards and effectively engage learners. In this role, the Instructional Designer will be responsible for consulting and interacting with subject matter experts to assess technology needs, demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical skills. The designer will collaborate with stakeholders to develop project goals, training objectives, and measurement strategies by analyzing needs and proposing multiple solutions. The position requires the ability to manage the implementation of projects, including work plans, resource scheduling, data collection, and software documentation, while supervising all phases of assigned projects. The Instructional Designer will also be tasked with evaluating program initiatives for effectiveness and feasibility, working closely with the Vice Chair for Medical Education to develop and implement projects that achieve blended learning technology throughout the institution. This includes ensuring that evaluation metrics are used to demonstrate quality improvement and return on investment (ROI). Additionally, the designer will be responsible for fostering a safe learning environment, promoting safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to assess learning needs and recommend appropriate technology-based solutions.
  • Design and develop technology-based learning modules and paper-based instructional materials.
  • Establish guidelines and standards for online course development.
  • Consult and interact with subject matter experts to assess technology needs.
  • Collaborate to develop project goals, training objectives, and measurement strategies.
  • Manage the implementation of projects including work plans, scheduling resources, and data collection.
  • Distribute resources across multiple programs based on prioritization and capacity planning.
  • Provide support for software maintenance including instruction, testing, and training for new and existing systems.
  • Evaluate program initiatives for effectiveness, feasibility, and cost.
  • Assist in writing grants related to instructional design projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, education, or a related field.
  • 5 years of instructional design experience, including full project life cycle.
  • Competent in oral and written communications.
  • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of authoring technologies and multimedia applications including Adobe Captivate, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Soft Chalk, SharePoint, and Snag IT.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory and key instructional design methodologies.
  • Ability to use the A.D.D.I.E. model to create learning solutions.
  • Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Strong conceptual thinking and ability to create engaging curriculum.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with mobile learning solutions.
  • Familiarity with grant writing and research projects in instructional design.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
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