Penn Foster Hiring for Instructional Designer at Remote Full Time

Position Summary:
The Instructional Designer will manage instructional design and storyboarding of online learning content experiences for course-level projects, as well as collaborate with other departments on program-level tasks. The ID will work within the innovation team to develop digital and online learning experiences for the improvement of learning outcomes across the curriculum with a focus on assessment and item writing.

Essential Job Functions:
Collaborate and lead the course and content development process across various programs while working with instructors, authors, product owners, and subject-matter experts as needed to ensure delivery of quality curriculum aligned with program vision.

Suggest improvements for instructional design templates and guidelines.

Apply industry-standard instructional design and content development processes, models, and frameworks.

Work with instructors, authors and subject-matter experts, and UX designers to use educational technology tools to create instructional media and implement digital learning tools.

Manage course-level revision and new development projects from start to finish including timeline. Take ownership of all projects, and create and provide regular reports on the assigned workflow.

Manage freelance authors and subject-matter experts to ensure creation, development, and instructional design of quality content.

Assist in management of content development process and work closely with instructors, authors, and subject-matter experts to ensure delivery of quality curriculum.

Work with Production Manager and Editorial Manager to ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Work with SME to develop assessment strategy, write formative and summative assessments, and item writing.

Create and edit raw content, storyboards, and media assets and work with production team to ensure final delivery meets instructional design templates and guidelines.

Work with Sr. Manager of Instructional Design to define, codify, and manage the assessment strategy for our programs and courses.

Ensure new and revised content is tied to both program- and course-level outcomes, objectives, and assessments. Ensure all assessments are tied to course objectives and test to appropriate levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.

Assist in preparation for accreditation and licensing visits, reviews, and meetings. Aid in management of contact and credit hour policy and documentation.

Understand various learning theories including Bloom’s taxonomy, Universal Design for Learning, and Adult Learning Theory.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate work in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or Assessment a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in instructional design. Classroom or online teaching experience a plus. Experience with adult and nontraditional learners preferred.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of learning management systems, product development strategies, editorial, and writing skills required. Experience with assessment, item writing, D2L Brightspace, and user experience methodologies strongly preferred. Knowledge of psychometrics, design-thinking, Adobe Creative Suite, and e-learning authoring tools (Articulate, etc.) preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Certificates & Licenses: None, however, Quality Matters, Project Management, and Assessment/Psychometrician training certificates and licenses are a plus.

Other Requirements:
Excellent attention to detail.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Forward-thinking.

Must have a love for creating great educational products.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
At Penn Foster we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Us:
At Penn Foster, we are dedicated to helping over 300,000 students each year achieve their goals through affordable, accessible, career-focused learning. Our mission has remained the same since 1890: to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of skills and credentials that can help them work toward their career and life goals. Together with our extensive partner network of leading employers, community-based organizations, and academic institutions, we close skills gaps and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market. We aim to help businesses thrive by mobilizing their individual workers and energizing communities with opportunities for growth and progress. We are proud to play a role in the success of over 80% percent of our graduates that see improvement within their careers, as they inspire us to keep finding new ways to further our reach and broaden horizons. Join the Penn Foster movement and start working toward a better future today.

What We Offer:
We offer a competitive base salary, plus a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, parking & commuter benefits, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.

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