Senior Instructional Designer/Content Developer

POSITION AVAILABLE

A full-time position is immediately available for a qualified Senior Instructional Designer/Content Developer to join our Publishing Team.

Reporting to the Vice President Publishing, this individual will collaborate with internal team members, clients, authors, and subject-matter-experts to create and develop engaging and thought provoking off-the-shelf soft skills training resources. Typical product formats include behavioral assessments, activities, simulations, games, and workshops. You will use your extensive instructional design experience and intimate knowledge of adult learning principles and, in particular, experiential learning, to author and develop training resources for both classroom and online delivery. We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience of assessments and statistical analysis. This is a hands-on job with a lot of opportunity for creativity and personal growth. Some travel required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the development of new products by providing technical and instructional input and guidance to authors and SMEs. (50%)
• Research, design, and author new or derivative training resources, including learning assessments, simulations, workshops, and games for both classroom and online delivery. (25%)
• Revise and update existing content using ongoing data collection, subject and market research, and client input. (20%)
• Write articles and theoretical papers to support product sales and marketing activities, and contribute to the company’s social media and other online publishing initiatives. (5%)

REQUIREMENTS

Note: You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this job. Please do not submit a resume if you do not meet these requirements.

• Masters or Doctoral degree in the social, behavioral, organizational, or educational sciences.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience developing soft-skills training tools and programs for an adult audience (experience with e-learning a plus).
• Demonstrated experience of facilitating group training in a classroom environment, either in-house or as an independent contractor/consultant.
• Proven research and content design skills.
• Exceptional writing skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Research Skills:

• Proficient in conducting and summarizing literature searches
• Understanding of and ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data

Design Skills:
Demonstrated Experience designing experiential learning solutions following recognized principles of adult learning

Writing Skills:
A clear, engaging, and organized writing style; ability to write for a variety of reader levels

Content Knowledge:
Fully acquainted with the principle theories and models of core soft-skills subjects including leadership, management and supervision, motivation, emotional intelligence, teamwork, personality, change, conflict resolution and learning styles

Presentation Skills:
Confident and engaging speaking and presentation style

Computer/Internet Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SPSS (preferred) or other statistical software package
• Must be comfortable and confident using a PC and the Internet.
• General knowledge and/or experience with e-learning a plus

Personal Skills:

• Creative and forward-thinking
• The ability to work in a team environment and a willingness to respond positively to feedback
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for handling customers and authors both by phone and in person
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Motivated, “can-do” attitude

SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME

Qualified candidates should forward the following documents to HR-SID, 2002 Renaissance Blvd, #100, King of Prussia, PA 19406 or email to jobs@hrdq.com:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary requirements.

Please do not call regarding this job. No information can be provided or accepted by phone.

INTERVIEWING PROCEDURES

Candidates considered a match for the position will be asked to provide at least 2 samples of their work prior to receiving a request for an interview.

An acceptable sample will consist of one or more program segments, including facilitator and participant materials. PowerPoint presentations may be submitted as supporting material, but will not be considered sufficient samples in and of themselves. The topic must be behavioral skills based.