Learning Content Developer REMOTE

CNO Financial Group is hiring a Learning Content Developer to use a combination of project management and instructional design skills to create effective learning solutions. The role works across departments and partners with Subject Matter Experts and the eLearning Developer to create a learning blueprint and learning content that meets performance and organizational objectives.

The Learning Content Developer deliverables will include an analysis of learning and performance needs, learning content to support the identified need, recommended learning design, and a clear, measurable means to determine the impact and effectiveness of the learning. The successful delivery of learning and performance solutions will ensure the continued development of a strong, knowledgeable, customer-focused talent pipeline, drive the engagement and retention of talent, and achieve business results.

This is your opportunity to analyze and identify trends in feedback that indicate learning content successfully addresses root causes and immediate needs.

As a Learning Content Developer, your responsibilities include:

• Apply instructional design principles to a wide variety of educational formats, e.g. blended learning, social media, and mobile technologies
• Design innovative approaches to learning, leveraging the right modalities or methodologies (e.g. microlearning, e-modules, collaborative learning, action learning projects, peer coaching, etc.)
• Ensure learning and performance objectives are appropriate to the audience and that the training materials meet the learning and performance objectives
• Analyze organizational, group and individual performance needs to develop learning content specific to Enterprise Operations
• Gather feedback about what’s working well and where adjustments are needed
• Take ownership of and periodically review (library) content to ensure that it maintains relevance and accuracy/quality of content (make sure library is current and accurate) and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Review and test new and revised curriculum offerings from other team members, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement; contribute to new curriculum or program ideas
• Stay up to date in learning and performance trends, as well as trends in Enterprise Operations and the insurance industry.

The Learning Content Developer position is well-suited for you if you have:

• Strong ability to apply training theories and principles, including applied behavioral science, adult learning theory, and/or established industry models of evaluation
• Capable of translating complex concepts and ideas and convey them in a simple, easy-to-understand format and flow
• Able to write course objectives and create effective assessment questions and learning activities
• Clearly and concisely conveys training content in a manner that engages learners and improves learning retention rates in multiple learning modes
• Skilled at developing engaging interactions using adult learning and instructional design (ADDIE, SAAM) best practices
• Experience in developing storyboards and experience with authoring software such as Articulate Storyline or Camtasia
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail while also able to see overall picture
• Skilled at working productively on multiple projects, while meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage and develop collaborative, productive relationships within teams and with key stakeholders
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize effectively

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or equivalent; master’s preferred
• Four years of instructional design experience
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus