Instructional Designer

Job Description

Instructional Designer – Contract – Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL/Hybrid – $30.00 - $35.86/hr.

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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

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Our client is seeking Instructional Designer in Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL/Hybrid.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

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To plan and manage instructional design projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization. Develop instructional courses tailored to meet the desired learning outcomes and needs of and the learners. Collaborate to implement strategies for educating and training employees to achieve higher levels of performance. Utilize a variety of techniques to define and sequence instructional content and strategies. Create curricula by quickly and efficiently learning/processing large volumes of information and by conducting research on subject matter. Remain supportive of business unit/organizational training needs and refresh the training and materials as needed throughout its lifecycle. Work under minimal supervision

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• Advise and assist trainers on course evaluation results – Advanced

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• Collaborate with others to plan and design courses and curricula; ensure accuracy of content and test multimedia elements – Assist in leading

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• Conduct needs assessment on request from business unit management to provide customized training or individual guidance to improve and develop performance – Advanced analysis

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• Create and edit new LMS learning activities; set up required training assignments in LMS; create custom LMS reports

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• Create dynamic instructional and training materials using current technologies including references and support tools that reinforce training, increase efficiency and help produce error free work – Advanced

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• Develop and test course content, training games, graphic designs and other technology driven products – Advanced

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• Develop classroom, on-line and/or independent learning program content that transfers knowledge effectively and brings about desired behavior change – Advanced

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• Develop instructional strategies and courses for a business unit and/or cross-company products and skills – Advanced

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• Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, learning products and delivery methods to ensure that the desired learning objectives and goals are achieved – Advanced

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• Involved in instructional design project teams with multiple deliverables, significant risk and complexity – Assist in leading

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• Select most effective instructional approach including a blend of instructor-led and/or self directed techniques – Advanced

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• Select, modify, or establish a design and development model appropriate for a given project; analyze learning needs to assist in establishing learning objectives – Advanced

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• Train internal team members on effective use of classroom materials including ILT and VILT and environments

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• Validate and integrate feedback, assessments and course evaluations into current and new training course content and/or delivery vehicle – Advanced

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• Conduct presentations for various groups including executive leadership – Advanced

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• Perform other duties as assigned

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SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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• Bachelor's Degree in Education, business, communication, behavioral sciences, training development or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and

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experience

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• Ability to adapt to fluctuating work-flow

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• Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely

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• Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of courses and learning products and delivery methods

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• Experience in researching/writing course content and/or developing courses, demonstrations, graphic designs and other technology driven products

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• Advanced knowledge of instructional theories, educational psychology, educational theory, tools and resources

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• Working knowledge of instructional design to develop courses for products, processes and/or skills

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• Advanced skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals

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• Effective database and presentation software skills

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• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

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• Effective research, analytical, and problem solving skills

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• Effective skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms

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• Effective skill collaborating with various external and internal technical and/or functional contacts

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• Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization

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• Effective skill in assessing organizational training needs and researching topics for course development

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• Effective skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership

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• Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in difficult situations

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• Effective verbal and written communication skills

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• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills

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• Desired – Experience in multi-media training

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• Desired – Working knowledge of products, services, programs, policies and procedures

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• Hands-on instructional design experience

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• Building courses from needs assessment through evaluation

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• LMS experience

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• ILT/VILT/e-learning development

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• Adult learning/instructional design methodology

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• Ability to independently manage complex training projects

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• Training content writing & research

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• Assessments / training needs analysis

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Benefits/Other Compensation

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Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

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Why Hays?

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You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

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In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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