Senior Instructional Designer

$84,300 - $141,138/Yr

Jackson Laboratory - Bar Harbor, ME

Full-time - Senior

Bar Harbor, ME

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing large-scale learning solutions that support Enterprise learning initiatives. This role involves utilizing advanced instructional design and performance improvement processes to create effective learning assets for both instructor-led and web-based training. The position requires collaboration with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure the development of high-quality training materials that adhere to best practices in instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for multiple large-scale projects, managing stakeholders and subject matter experts, building timelines and workflows for a sequence of deliverables to meet assigned deadlines.
• Lead the design and development of training curriculum and total course materials for participants and facilitators, including learner guides, handouts, facilitator guides, performance exercises, evaluations, activities, job aids, and all other required materials.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts to understand and translate complex policies, procedures, and systems into simple, understandable training and communications materials using plain language for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs to validate materials and incorporate feedback.
• Participate in development meetings, UAT sessions, demonstrations, etc. to fully comprehend the impacts of initiatives.
• Collaborate with Facilitators, Managers, and other members of the L&D in the development of materials for Internal and External distribution.
• Incorporate adult learning theories while developing a plan for instructional design and development.
• Utilize advanced understanding of L&D theory and best practices to analyze learning outcomes and performance data to make data-driven decisions that optimize learning experiences and continuously improve the quality of learning assets.
• Create future iteration plans for updates and advancement to the deliverables.
• Stay abreast of advancements in the field of learning science and adult education, ensuring JAX remains at the forefront of learning innovation.
• Create a plan and timeline for instructional design documentation; products may include but are not limited to instructional systems design and documentation, storyboards, narrative scripts, graphics, tests, and scenario props.
• Ensure all designs adhere to the standards set by the ADDIE model.
• Maintain a continual focus on the needs of the diversity of roles and the modern learning environment that is subject to continual change with respect to continuous improvement and learning asset design and delivery.
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of eLearning technology and serve as an internal consultant on best practices, new solutions, and emerging trends.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or other equivalent curriculum that focuses on learning.
• At least 6 years of successful, diverse work experience in an instructional design role.
• Experience utilizing advanced understanding of Instructional Design Methodology (including ADDIE, Universal Design, Backward Design, etc.), Adult Learning Theory, and Learning & Development theories (cognitive learning, behaviorism, scaffolding, scenario-based learning, gamification, etc.).
• Advanced experience utilizing ID tools (Articulate 360, Vyond, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, etc.).
• Superior relationship-building and collaboration skills to work with senior leaders within the organization as a representative of the Enterprise Learning Team.
• Ability to advise on and lead leadership development programming.
• Evidence of interactive, engaging, and innovative learning development (a portfolio will be required during the interview process).
• Ability to understand, implement and utilize best practices in organizational development and information systems and technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to be effective as a member of a diverse and collaborative management team.

Nice-to-haves

• Membership in Business or Professional groups, preferred (ATD, eLearning Guild, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional development
• Remote work flexibility with travel as needed