Insurance Technologies Hiring for Instructional Designer Job at Remote Full Time

About Us

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, we are a team of highly motived and committed individuals with years of industry expertise developing and delivering innovative sales and regulatory automation solutions to the insurance and financial services industries. Together as a team, we strive to provide our clients best‐in‐class solutions that transform business processes and empower sales across all insurance, retirement, and investment products. We encourage creativity and innovation, champion teamwork and are committed to being the best.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance training programs, course curriculum, or other instructional materials or educational tools. Designs learning solutions targeted at employees, students, or clients of the organization. Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure that content is accurate and thorough. Utilizes multiple formats, including print, audio, visual, and multimedia, and selects the appropriate format for the target audience or content. Evaluates the results of training programs and modified future programs to better meet training goals. This position reports to the SVP, Engineering Services.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content specific to Adult Learning.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to identify training needs for both internal and external audiences.
• Set instructional end goals and create content to match achieve those goals.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.).

• Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course.

• Maintain project documentation and course folders, including administration of the LMS.

• Develop and improve methodology for delivering information to internal and external audiences.

• Maintain a common look and feel for internal and external company presentations.

• Contribute to the maintenance of artifact repository for all training presentations.

• Support the Company with critical path projects.

• Support Management in cultivating revenue‐generating opportunities.

• Take initiative to broaden and improve skills by participating in educational programs, seminars, etc.

• Perform research in support of training objectives.

• Ability to interact and train internal and external Associates.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Instructional Designer or similar role.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio, and video scripts.
• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design/Educational Technology or similar relevant field.
• Proficient using eLearning software.
• Comfortable in a collaborative work environment, building strong and effective lines of communication with colleagues and subject matter experts.

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred.

• Experience in designing, maintaining, and updating business and technical presentations.

• Experience in word processing and editing applications.

Professional Qualifications – Skills and Abilities Required:

• High Level of Analytical Skills ‐ a demonstrated ability of effective decision‐making and problem- solving skills. An attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently to complete tasks with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks independently and the ability to prioritize accordingly.

• Ability to accept direction and positively process feedback on given assignments.

• Demonstrate an upbeat, positive, and energetic attitude.

• Flexibility, reliability, and dependability a must.

• Proven ability to identify and troubleshoot various technical issues.

• Aptitude to learn required software applications.

Expected hours of Work:

This is a full‐time position with regular office hours Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, depending on work demands and deadlines.

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequent sitting. This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Operation of basic office equipment is required.

Employment Benefits Package Includes:

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, 1 x annual salary of life insurance, short‐term disability, long‐term disability insurance and parking.

• Pre‐tax savings programs: 401k with employer match and flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible PTO.

• Corporate Gym.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job‐related instructions and to perform any other job‐related duties as requested.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to travel 4-5 times a year

Experience:

• video editing tools: 1 year (Preferred)
• instructional design: 3 years (Required)
• ILT/vILT: 3 years (Preferred)
• LMS Administration: 2 years (Required)
• Software training: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote