Instructional Designer - Learning and Development

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Kaplan Test Prep

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Global Educational Services Provider

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Description

• For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. • The Instructional Designer I is expected to collaborate with the design and development of innovative, results-driven learning solutions using sound instructional design methodologies and appropriate learning modalities for a variety of delivery methods. • This includes blended initiatives, e-learning, classroom learning, virtual instruction, gamification, and other web-based and multimedia learning, as well as on-the-job knowledge management through content management systems. • S/he is expected to apply adult learning theory to the creation of learning solutions using industry-established instructional design models and tools. • Support design efforts across varied learning initiatives, from large-scale, blended multi-media solutions that span the life cycle of learning from early skill acquisition through mastery to discrete solutions targeted at singular performance improvement efforts. • Develop high quality, cost effective learning solutions that incorporate best-in-class design, instructional methods, technology, and delivery modalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to education, design, or technology is preferred. • Minimum 3 years of related experience, including instructional design, project management, and/or content development. • Strong portfolio demonstrating attention to detail, an effective implementation of principles of design and adult learning, and professionally appealing visuals and layout • Proven ability to manage and lead multiple simultaneous projects and to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and/or flexibly react to changing business needs. • Understand the user experience in online/web-based teaching and learning. • Must be able to translate ideas into tangible multimedia products. • Demonstrable proficiency in Articulate Storyline (highly preferred), graphics programs (Illustrator and Photoshop preferred), video editing software (Camtasia or Premiere Pro preferred), Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Remote work providing flexible work/life balance • Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure) • Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members • Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment • Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities • And so much more!