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Dental Care Alliance is hiring an Instructional Designer & Training Specialist. The role involves designing and developing curricula and training programs, collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts to create engaging learning content that supports business goals. The specialist manages multiple instructional design projects, evaluates training effectiveness, and facilitates training sessions to enhance employee performance.

Highlights

Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to design and implement effective training programs.
Create clear learning objectives aligned with business goals and develop high-quality instructional content across multiple delivery methods.
Manage eLearning design processes including storyboarding, scripting, assessment creation, and multimedia incorporation.
Facilitate in-person and virtual 'train the trainer' sessions and actively participate in meetings to support learning initiatives.
Maintain project tracking and evaluate training impact through designed evaluation plans.
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, course design tools, and emerging digital learning platforms.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, with 4+ years of instructional design experience and 3+ years of project management.
Preferred experience includes healthcare industry knowledge, event coordination, LMS experience, and effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
Some travel may be required.
Work environment is a home office setting.

Instructional Designer & Training Specialist Full Description

Overview:

This position is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining curricula and programs used to train employees in a variety of functions. Conducts needs assessments, selects instructional models, and designs instructional content. The scope of responsibilities also includes development of instructional materials in consultation with subject matter experts. Curates content and teaches experts how to generate and share content. Ensures that instructional programs are effectively implemented. Evaluates content and adjusts as required. Conducts standard to moderately complex instructional design projects. This position requires at least 4 years of design or development experience.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with leadership team and business subject matter experts to design engaging learning that enhances business performance
Partner with the business to create clear learning objectives in support of business goals
Design and develop high-quality learning content to meet the needs of the supported audience
Conduct reviews of training materials to ensure learning objectives are met
Provide enhancements and revisions to existing materials based on SME/Stakeholder feedback
Maintain current knowledge of the latest industry tools and processes
Collaborate with assigned L&D Staff, Manager(s) and/or Director(s) to create quality training deliverables
Actively participate and/or facilitate in in-person or virtual meetings as needed to support learning projects
Maintain accurate status of projects, milestones, and tasks in the team project tracking tool
Facilitate in-person or virtual “train the trainer” sessions
Diagnoses and escalate risks to design projects to appropriate L&D leaders and stakeholders
Collaborate with leadership team and business subject matter experts to design large-scale, engaging learning that enhances business performance, with minimal support
Design and develop comprehensive learning solutions, incorporating multiple deliverables (online, video, simulations, Instructor-led, Virtual, etc.), to meet business and performance objectives
Develop storyboards to support eLearning design
Manage all functions of eLearning design, including storyboarding, scripting, assessment, and multi-media inclusion
Create and implement evaluation plans to demonstrate the business impact of training initiatives
Achieve and model team quality standards in all aspects of learning design while managing 3-5 projects at a time
Proactive partner with internal customers to determine performance and training needs
Design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners
Manage external resources to maximize cost effectiveness and quality
Apply business skills to managing instructional design
Promote collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among the participants of a project
Serve as a mentor and/or knowledge resource to less experienced designers
Model the adoption of ongoing improvements in team processes and standards
Develop partner relationships with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure that training meets expectations beyond initial implementation. Perform other duties as requested
Perform other duties as requested
- Some travel may be required

Competencies:
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Managing up to accomplish tasks
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Course Design

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel, including Executives
- Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
- Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to leverage advanced and emerging digital learning tools, delivery methods, and platforms
- Ability to provide guidance and support to others on using designated technology to perform tasks
- Ability to select the most effective tools, delivery methods, and platforms based on internal customer needs
- Ability to develop technical skills to increase personal capabilities, speed, and quality of learning interactions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, Adult Learning or equivalent experience (Preferred)
Health Care Experience (Preferred)
Event Coordination/Administrative Assistant Experience
Previous LMS Experience (Preferred)

Related Work Experience

4+ years Instructional Design and development experience

3 + years project management

Working Conditions:

Home Office environment

Original Job Description

Overview:

Collaborate with leadership team and business subject matter experts to design engaging learning that enhances business performance
Partner with the business to create clear learning objectives in support of business goals
Design and develop high-quality learning content to meet the needs of the supported audience
Conduct reviews of training materials to ensure learning objectives are met
Provide enhancements and revisions to existing materials based on SME/Stakeholder feedback
Maintain current knowledge of the latest industry tools and processes
Collaborate with assigned L&D Staff, Manager(s) and/or Director(s) to create quality training deliverables
Actively participate and/or facilitate in in-person or virtual meetings as needed to support learning projects
Maintain accurate status of projects, milestones, and tasks in the team project tracking tool
Facilitate in-person or virtual “train the trainer” sessions
Diagnoses and escalate risks to design projects to appropriate L&D leaders and stakeholders
Collaborate with leadership team and business subject matter experts to design large-scale, engaging learning that enhances business performance, with minimal support
Design and develop comprehensive learning solutions, incorporating multiple deliverables (online, video, simulations, Instructor-led, Virtual, etc.), to meet business and performance objectives
Develop storyboards to support eLearning design
Manage all functions of eLearning design, including storyboarding, scripting, assessment, and multi-media inclusion
Create and implement evaluation plans to demonstrate the business impact of training initiatives
Achieve and model team quality standards in all aspects of learning design while managing 3-5 projects at a time
Proactive partner with internal customers to determine performance and training needs
Design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners
Manage external resources to maximize cost effectiveness and quality
Apply business skills to managing instructional design
Promote collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among the participants of a project
Serve as a mentor and/or knowledge resource to less experienced designers
Model the adoption of ongoing improvements in team processes and standards
Develop partner relationships with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure that training meets expectations beyond initial implementation. Perform other duties as requested
Perform other duties as requested
- Some travel may be required

Competencies:
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Managing up to accomplish tasks
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Course Design

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel, including Executives
- Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
- Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to leverage advanced and emerging digital learning tools, delivery methods, and platforms
- Ability to provide guidance and support to others on using designated technology to perform tasks
- Ability to select the most effective tools, delivery methods, and platforms based on internal customer needs
- Ability to develop technical skills to increase personal capabilities, speed, and quality of learning interactions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, Adult Learning or equivalent experience (Preferred)
Health Care Experience (Preferred)
Event Coordination/Administrative Assistant Experience
Previous LMS Experience (Preferred)

Related Work Experience

4+ years Instructional Design and development experience

3 + years project management

Working Conditions:

Home Office environment

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