Instructional Designer Leadership Development

TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORT TO: VICE PRESIDENT, LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
JOB CODE: 11871

PAY RANGE: $111,800.00 - $120,000.00 ANNUALLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Instructional Designer for Leadership Development plays a crucial role in creating programs and curriculum to onboard and upskill leaders throughout the organization with the overarching goal of enhancing both individual and team impact and creating sustainable high-performing teams. These educational and consultative offerings are designed to ensure our leaders are well-prepared to lead teams and projects to achieve the organization’s strategic goals. Programs are focused on all levels of leadership and intended to support leaders throughout their leadership journey. 

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

1. Create engaging and effective learning experiences by analyzing needs, designing curriculum, developing materials, and evaluating outcomes.
2. Collaborate with LED Leadership and internal stakeholders to conduct thorough assessments to identify gaps and agree upon learning objectives.
3. Utilize various multimedia tools and technologies to enhance the learner's experience such as videos, simulations, and interactive elements.
4. Develop and implement various assessment methods to evaluate learning outcomes and measure knowledge acquisition.
5. Create a variety of learning assets including interactive eLearning, microlearning modules, virtual and in-classroom instructor-led courses, presentations, facilitator and participant guides, and job aids.
6. Work closely with subject matter experts, peers, and other stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
7. Provide training and support to peers to upskill their instructional design skills.
8.  Continuously evaluate and refine learning materials and processes to ensure effectiveness and meet evolving needs.
9. Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in instructional design and technology.
10. Contribute to the evolution of the instructional design process and templates used by the LED department.
11. Help to define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of learning programs.
12. Research and curate trends for relevant content and design with a focus on consumable learning formats and practice application. Ensure the quality and relevance of externally sourced learning content and services. 
13. Stay up to date on the best practices around onboarding, career development, and hybrid learning to uplevel the employee experience.
14. Work cross-functionally within the LED department to ensure leadership principles are incorporated into all applicable programming.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASK:

1. Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to present information positively, professionally, logically, and concisely.
2. The ability to develop effective educational programs and courses that drive competency and behavior changes.
3. The ability to multi-task effectively and to work productively with short timelines.
4. Strong team skills and the ability to work constructively and collaboratively with leadership, peers, and other departments.
5. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment, such as multi-purpose copier and telephone.
6. Make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
7. Must have the ability to work on own initiative.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

1. INTERNAL: All Employees
2. EXTERNAL: Training Associations, community organizations and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.  Additional experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 8 years of experience developing and executing L&D programs including onboarding, leadership development and/or employee engagement programs. Minimum of 5 years of instructional design and facilitation experience focused on leadership development in a corporate environment. Experience as a team lead.
3. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in using Articulate products, such as RISE and Storyline, for course creation.
• Proficient with rapid and/or AI video development tools such as Vyond or Powtoons.
• Experience with virtual and in-person facilitation.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to learning and development.
• Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and best practices in learning and development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1. Combined sitting, standing, and moving throughout the day performing work-related functions.
   2. Vision in the normal range to accomplish tasks.
   3. Hearing within the normal range required. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
   4. Frequent travel may be required.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Instructional Design certification preferred. 

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THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.

REV. 4/21/2025