Lead Instructional Designer

Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Lead Instructional Designer at RUSH University Medical Center is responsible for leading the design and development of engaging online, blended, and traditional learning materials across various academic disciplines. This role requires a strong foundation in instructional design principles, excellent communication, collaboration, project management, and strategic thinking skills. The Lead Instructional Designer will also assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting, while mentoring junior instructional designers and advocating for innovative learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with institutional leadership to translate their knowledge into clear and concise learning content.
• Create and design model courses that can be used to help others in the design process.
• Stay up to date on the latest educational technologies and learning trends, recommending new tools and resources.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior instructional designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to the department's strategic vision by proposing and leading initiatives that enhance the quality and effectiveness of instruction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Analyze learning and departmental data to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract knowledge and translate it into learning content while bridging any knowledge gaps.
• Attend meetings with the Director or in the Director's place when requested and effectively report back about important information.
• Lead relevant departmental committees.
• In the Director's absence, take over Director responsibilities related to instructional design projects and initiatives.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with RUSH staff members, faculty, and students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related area.
• 10 or more years of experience in instructional design techniques, computer-based education, and alternative instructional delivery methods.
• Ability to mentor junior instructional designers, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design models and their implementation.
• Solid grasp of learning theories that inform instructional choices and cater to learning needs.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex information clearly in writing, verbally, and visually.
• Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Ability to initiate ideas and follow through on implementing them.
• Keen understanding of the organization's goals and ability to align instructional initiatives with those goals.
• Strategic mindset that can focus on details and the big picture.
• Advanced knowledge of software supportive of instructional design such as Respondus, Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite, Screenpal, Examity, Canvas Studio, H5P, Kahoot, etc.