Hi Rekha,

 

As discussed, we are looking to get someone on a contract basis to do the instructional designing work for us. It would be great if you can forward the attached JD to the right contacts as this is an urgent requirement and we will be evaluating them as soon as we can. Please ask the candidates to get in touch with me via phone or email.

Summary of the Position:

This is a hands-on position that is responsible for developing effective learning experiences for classroom and online courses. This position will work directly with Subject Matter Experts (SME) within or outside of USP, eLearning Developers and other staff to: Analyze learners background knowledge and instructional needs; determine learning goals, set instructional design expectations and guide SMEs through the definition of learning goals; develop design approach and content requirements; produce course outlines based on the learning objectives, participate in generating ideas for engaging learning activities; produce storyboards, scripts, wireframes, and other materials to communicate user experience requirements; develop materials using learning technologies expertise; create exceptional interactive learning experiences that meet the instructional intent and optimize delivery options.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Gathers and documents requirements for learning projects, identifying necessary functional components and production activities.
• Determines instructional end goals and works cooperatively with subject matter experts to create course materials that support those goals.
• Follows consistent directory structure, file naming conventions, courseware template adherence, visual continuity, consistency and professional standards for all learning products and reviews deliverables for completeness and technical functionality.
• Leads projects to ensure timely, on-budget, successful completion. Activities may include identifying processes, steps, and timelines; producing status reports; coordinating with staff involved to ensure effective transitions from one step to the next; and finding solutions to issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and multimedia experts to develop engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer
• Creates outlines, storyboards, scripts, training aids, activities, assessments, and other deliverables for a variety of broad range of training/learning needs. This includes working cooperatively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop content architecture.
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal and/or external resources/suppliers for various media for each learning product – may include graphic designers, animators, videographers, video editors, sound technicians/editors, and photographers.
• Adapts instructional materials created for classroom format to webinar/eLearning format
• Manages project schedules and documentation and maintains official course materials
• Implements ongoing improvements to course materials in response to student feedback and trends in instructional design principles and technology
• Reviews and updates existing PE course materials to keep it current.
• Provides assistance in organizing and facilitating training sessions as needed.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education & Experience:

• BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in instructional design on scientific content.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in PowerPoint and other MS Office applications
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with authoring tools such as Captivate, Articulate, and Storyline
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Experience developing and conducting instructor-led training, either live or via webcast

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to plan and manage projects and multiple priorities concurrently with strong results/goal orientation. Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and to foster strong, collaborative relationships with science content owners and other team members
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Visual design skills and ability to storyboard
• Expert ability to create engaging learning experiences in MS PowerPoint
• Ability to write and edit effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• Proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time and with high quality
• Ability to work independently

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

None.

Thank you for your help!

 

Regards,

 

Saleem Khan Manager, Market Research   IKP Knowledge Park, Genome Valley Hyderabad, 500 101   +91 040 4448 8674 Phone +91 98494 23547 Mobile   www.USP.org