Instructional Designer job

The Instructional Designer uses instructional design and multi-media skills to analyze, design, develop, help implement, evaluate and maintain training, including materials such as videos, eLearning modules, workbooks, facilitator guides, job aids and other resources that will drive organizational learning and results.

What your day will look like:

• Help define instructional, learning, or performance objectives for associates and instructors
• Recommend instructional methods, such as individual or group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and role-playing, appropriate for content and learner characteristics
• Apply tested instruction design theories, practices and methods in the design of a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online modules, web-based learning aids or other products/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, and other learning technologies)
• Conduct any content research required
• Ensure online materials comply with system requirements for the various learning technologies used by associates
• Work with subject matter experts, instructors and business leaders to develop materials for courses based on information provided
• Analyze courses to ensure they meet or exceed UNITED standards and recommend changes to existing courses, including technology or instructional methods, to better adhere to delivery options for the course
• Re-design courses for online presentation that are conducive to self-paced learning online
• Adapt coursework to assist learners with disabilities so that they can experience the same learning opportunities as others
• Devise modes of assessment, such as observations, surveys, tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of content
• Remain aware of all emerging instructional technologies and make recommendations about when to adopt certain systems to continue to offer the best learning experience possible
• Assist with Train-the-Trainer offerings to prepare instructors in how to execute the designed training
• Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula
• Conduct formative and summative evaluation of designed training in the form of end user pilots
• Upload and maintain content documentation and course folders in various systems such as SharePoint and the Learning Management System
• Provide technical support to associates and instructors in the implementation of designed instruction
• Assist with Learning Management Systems support as needed

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required
• eLearning Authoring and Multimedia tool experience required
• Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, associates, and vendors
• Repeated sitting, typing, and keying and frequent exposure to noise
• Ability to demonstrate analytical, adaptability, customer service, independence, initiative, innovation, interpersonal, objective judgement, planning, organizing, problem solving, project management, and technical skills