Instructional Designer III at Perseus Group designing training programs on Dark Matter Technologies products and solutions. Utilizing various modalities and instructional design principles with a focus on effective training delivery.
Responsibilities
Responsible for instructional design, development, maintenance and technical production of task/job based client training on Dark Matter Technologies products/solutions.
Uses state of the art tools, technologies, and methodologies to create standard and custom training programs in multiple modalities, including traditional instructor-led courses, virtual (webinar) courses (synchronous and asynchronous distance learning), self-paced course materials, multi-media e-learning courses, and training kits that support the client's end user programs.
Conducts and analyzes training needs assessments following conventional instructional design methodologies.
Interviews business owners, business analysts, system developers, and other functional and technical personnel as part of the needs assessment.
Develops a solid understanding of Dark Matter products to complete task analysis and determine training requirements.
Determines and documents the appropriate instructional strategy and project scope based on a completed needs assessment.
Reviews and accurately interprets technical documentation including use case scenarios, functional specifications, system specifications, and technical specifications as they pertain to course development.
Designs effective instructional materials, interactions, simulations and assessments to support the required instructional strategy.
Interacts with product managers, subject-matter experts, application development teams, business analysts, management, and others as needed to determine the scope of a project and to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of training programs.
Uses state of the art tools and technologies for the development, maintenance, production, and distribution of multi-media training materials/web-based training content.
Follows best practices in technical development to ensure a consistent development process.
Follows best practices in project management to develop and track project schedules using a consistent project management methodology.
Creates technical specifications for projects using approved templates and processes.
Writes, executes, and analyzes usability studies and test plans related to course materials, e-learning strategies, and learning management systems/client training portals.
Designs and develops criterion-based training assessments.
Assesses feedback from learners to evaluate and improve effectiveness of training.
Responsible for management, coordination, and troubleshooting of all aspects of client learning management systems/client training portals, and training related websites (i.e.; intranet, extranet), including communication with internal and external users.
Markets training courses and services to clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Degrees may include Instructional Design, Instructional Technologies, Education, Human Performance Technology, Journalism, Technical Writing, Web Design and Development, or other related degree.
Certification programs may include CPLP or other Instructional Systems Design programs.
Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and methodology
Understanding of adult education concepts
Basic understanding of banking and financial services industries
Knowledge of information design and mapping concepts
Research and analysis skills; analytical, problem-solving skills
Technical aptitude
Experience in eLearning development
Skill in preparation of course material for all training modalities (written manuals, online content, etc.)
Skill in designing and developing simulation-based/web-based training, including storyboarding, scripting, editing
Skill in developing training assessments that effectively measure learner comprehension
Skill in production and quality control using approved templates, processes and corporate standards
Project management skills, including scope definition, risk assessment, estimating, and reporting; ability to prioritize and complete tasks; strong time management skills
Written and verbal communication skills, including editing course content for correct punctuation, syntax, and grammar
Creativity and an aptitude for graphic and visual design appropriate to the business environment and training audience
Proficient with authoring, design, and development tools and technology, as well as programming languages and applications related to training development
Ability to objectively evaluate course content /feedback, and to make improvements based on results
Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with employees and clients, including negotiation skills
Team skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization, internally and externally
Flexibility, versatility, dependability.
Benefits
Full time employees will also be eligible for enrollment in a wide range of choices of benefits , including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short/long term disability, 401(k) participation (with company match).
The Company provides a minimum of 10 days of vacation for new employees , sick time based on state requirements, 8 Company-paid holidays and 2 personal holidays per year.
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