eLearning Specialist

Pay Range: Targeted salary $28.12 hourly, based on education and experience


Benefits Eligible: Contract Benefits


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Travel: Required


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Integrates learning curriculum for courses and programs onto various learning platforms including e-learning, virtual learning, and web applications using multiple authoring and multimedia tools.
• Partners with Instructional Design Specialists to develop courses that are learner-centered and user friendly.
• Applies instructional design principles and adult learning theory by incorporating content objectives, content analysis and information mapping.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts who provide the knowledge transfer to ensure appropriate course content and learner application.
• Ensures that all learning needs, requirements and established standards are met in regard to the technology platform the curriculum is deployed on.
• Develops the interface that the learner will engage in during training to enhance the user experience and ensure accessibility.
• Works collaboratively with customers and instructional designers to plan, develop, and execute innovative projects that relate to digital learning, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), digital learning platforms, learning analytics, etc.
• Advises designers and customers on the options and best modes of delivery for various types or modalities of training.
• Organizes and leads efforts to ensure that learning and development employees remain current with training and development technology, including multi-media training delivery systems, but not limited to micro videos, podcasts, augmented reality/virtual reality (ARNR).

Skills :

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices in adult learning theory, instructional technology, instructional theory and practice.
• Ability to develop eLearning courses using design methodologies and learning technologies, including graphics concepts, audio scripts, user interactions, and navigation elements.
• Skill using Microsoft Office Suite and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate 2019, Trivantis Lectora) sufficient to develop learning content, documentation, and storyboards
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders on the design, development, and implementation of training programs and courses.
• Ability to research industry best practices and identify emerging trends for use in course development.
• Knowledge of Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), and 508 Accessibility requirements to ensure compliance.
• Ability to communicate in writing in a succinct and organized manner, producing written materials, taking into account proper audience, content, format, and grammar.
• Ability to develop instructional content compliant with Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) and Section 508 Accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices in adult learning theory, instructional technology, instructional theory and practice.
• Organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Skill using authoring tools to plan and develop learning content (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate 2019, TechSmith Camtasia and Snagit and video editing software).
• Ability to coordinate with managers and employees to develop and implement training materials.
• Ability to develop effective digital and eLearning courses using established design methodologies and various learning technologies.

Required Education and Experience:


Degree in Instructional Design, Education (with a concentration in Adult Education or Training and Development), Educational Technology/Leaming Technology or a related training field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation.


Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes


Special Indications:

• Hiring contingent upon drug testing.

This position requires that you gain and maintain a USPS Sensitive Clearance.

This position is dependent upon you maintaining access to the USPS facility.


As a non-exempt employee, working on a federal contract this position is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) No. 2015-53115 Revision No. 22. Health & Welfare Benefits, paid leave accrual and sick leave accrual will be offered in accordance with SCA.

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .


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