Instructional Design Specialist

: Under the direction of the Manager, Learning and Development, the Instructional Design Specialist (IDS) is responsible for the analysis, recommendation, design, development, maintenance, and quality assurance of online learning modules, live web-based training sessions, instructor-led training materials, and other supporting materials as needed, following an instructional design process. Employs strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills to bring together text, images, video, and audio to communicate and educate our talent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops training modules and instructional materials that meet key learning objectives, and the target audience needs. Creates and publishes learning content and materials using outlines, storyboards, procedures, policies, etc., to support enterprise and Human Resources objectives. Materials include articles, videos, animations, digital learnings, information graphics, job aids, PowerPoints, etc.

2. Applies tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods to ensure learning objectives are met with the most appropriate and dynamic end products. Defines, designs, and applies the criteria used to measure training effectiveness and develop content assessment instruments.

3. Supports the administrative tasks and logistical coordination of facilitation on behalf of the Learning & Development team, including publishing the monthly training class calendar, preparing the training room, printing/ copying training materials, and engaging in new course pilots. Generates training and learning management system reports and develops charts and data-driven presentations for communicating L&D metrics to leadership.

4. Monitors and brings forward new industry trends and technology for industry leading learning content development.

5. Optimizes the training portfolio and maintains project documentation and course folders.

6. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required.
• Minimum four (4) years of solid instructional design and development experience in a corporate environment as an internal practitioner/business partner providing instructional design services utilizing ADDIE or equivalent instructional design methodologies required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of the minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Mastery of MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) required.
• Demonstrated success developing content used in a variety of training delivery methods such as classroom training, on-the-job training, eLearning, workshops, virtual learning.
• Knowledge of learning and development principles and practices, adult learning theory, curriculum design, needs assessment and evaluation methodology. Familiarity with current and emerging trends in learning design and development.
• Solid experience using course development software (such as Articulate) and at least one Learning Management System, Workday Learning preferred.
• Excellent visual design skills using tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and ability to storyboard.
• Ability to create and edit audio and video files using Adobe software, including Premier Pro and Audition.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and audio scripts/video scripts using proper English language syntax and tone appropriate to the audience.
• Strong cross-functional project management skills.
• Experience with voice recordings and comfortable narrating content.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) certification desired.
• No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver's license or insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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