Specialist III, Instructional Design

I. Job Summary

This advanced training professional designs, develops, produces and modifies learning/training programs; to include instructor led training, web-based training, and performance support for employee and/or customer training programs. This position also leads other team members as necessary. This position is responsible to apply knowledge of sound adult learning principles and practices gained in obtaining a bachelor's degree in the subject area, or by the equivalent practical experience and additional practical experience.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads instructional design projects from inception to completion; enters data into database, and maintains files and records. – 10% of the time
• Consults with subject matter experts, project sponsors and staff on instructional design and learning objectives. – 10% of the time
• Leads in the development of instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices. – 10% of the time
• Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and business information needs. Often using advanced/specialized tools and processes. – 40% of the time
• Provides specialized and advanced assistance to staff in technology tools and methods, use of instructional software, and effective uses of multimedia. – 8% of the time
• Researches and makes recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, instructional technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning. – 7% of the time
• Designs, develops, and delivers specialized and advanced workshops and training to employees in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices; maintains records. – 5% of the time
• Conducts assessment and analysis to identify development needs and effectiveness of training. Recommends learning or performance improvement methods to address needs. – 5% of the time
• Communicates and develops working relationships with vendors. Provides input for vendor service/product negotiations. Assesses quality of delivered service/product. – 5% of the time

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in field
• Bachelor's Degree in related area
• No experience 5-7 years’ experience or
• No experience equivalent experience. and

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (Adult, Workforce, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design
• No experience 5-7 years’ experience.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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