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Instructional Designer

This position designs, develops, implements and evaluates enterprise-wide learning solutions in support of Magellan's business objectives. Partner with SMEs and key stakeholders to develop learning paths and curriculum content that reflects sound instructional design based on adult learning principles and best practices. Display demonstrated expertise in instructional design systems, learning technologies and adult learning best practices. Act as technical expert and liaison with Talent Development, IT and other areas.

Responsibilities:

• Possesses and provides expertise in the full life-cycle of instructional design processes (ADDIE or other industry accepted models) to design, develop and implement effective instructional materials, learning resources and content.
• Maintains progressive knowledge of the trends in instructional design, learning methodologies and learning technology solutions.
• Routinely researches current trends, tools and techniques associated with content/curriculum design and development.
• Creates design standards and templates and integrates technology-based tools into the development process.
• Evaluates and assesses the instructional effectiveness and business impact of programs and supports the continuous improvement of learning solutions.
• Ownership and accountability for larger scale learning and development and HR initiatives.
• Partners with internal customers to clarify business objectives, identify performance gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Leads projects including negotiating project scope and timeline, meeting all deadlines within quality expectations.
• Actively communicates with stakeholders and ensures solutions have demonstrable business impact.
• Support Talent Development on strategy execution and team working environment.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of instructional design experience with proven ability to design and build innovative, creative content, including online programs, job aids, web sites and instructor materials.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design theory and models, learning styles, knowledge management practices and performance improvement models.
• Experience with multimedia authoring, graphic creation tools and learning management systems.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Ability to function independently and as a team member.
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead multiple, complex projects with tight time frames in a matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Expert in use of Microsoft Products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with remote training using asynchronous meeting tools such as NetMeeting, Webex, or LiveMeeting.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred. A combination of education and work experience may be considered.

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