This is a Remote position. Incumbent must reside in one of the following to be considered: MD, VA, PA, DE, FL, NY or DC.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Required Education and Instructional Design, the Instructional Designer plays a critical role in designing and developing, managing and coordinating daily activities on designated learning projects for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). The purpose is to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished on time utilizing sound Instructional Design principles and methodologies.

The management and execution of the course design and development process and proper use of the Learning Management System (LMS) will be a key aspect of this role. This individual will work independently with little supervision to meet objectives.

Strong organization skills, time management, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks are all prerequisites for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applying knowledge of adult learning principles to content design and development in order to create innovative solutions that meet organizational educational needs.
• Establishing working relationships with and consulting with all stakeholders, including leadership to identify and document needs for assigned Instructional Design projects.
• Leading and executing project tasks related to training and development within established scope, timelines and budget.
• Designing and developing instructor led, hybrid, and e-learning materials.
• Developing job aids, guides, and other learning materials.
• Analyzing learning needs and consulting with subject matter experts to provide input for course design and content in both the face-to-face and e-learning environments.
• Executing instructional design methods and adult learning principles to ensure that course design and content meet learning goals.
• Creating outlines, prototypes, and storyboards that provide program structure.
• Collaborating with management and subject matter experts to ensure that course materials are current and relevant to learning needs.
• Uploading designed and developed computer-based instructional programs to the LMS.
• Tracking and analyzing learning programs by examining course evaluations and making recommendations for changes and/or enhancements as appropriate.
• Working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, environment that demands high quality, creativity, and consistency.

Education:

Requires a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in one of the following, Instruction Design, Education, or similar. Master’s degree in related field is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience in developing online and/or e-learning training material, working on Instructional Design projects, creating and conducting presentations to business stakeholders and learners and understanding business workflows related to the assigned project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Instructional design, graphics, e-learning development tools (i.e. Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Captivate, etc.), Project Management tools and office software (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing competency-based training.
• Ability to incorporate policies, procedures, and specific job responsibilities into training.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
• Understanding of technical instructional design techniques and technology for instructor-led and online course development.
• Knowledge in organizational assessment to designing, developing, implementing and evaluating.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with proficiency in Learning Management Systems.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills to establish working relations that foster optimal quality teamwork and education.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design techniques for instructor-led, computer-based and individual on the job learning.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to support educational implementations of various content areas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at one time.
• Ability to work on projects with various clients independently as identified and assigned.
• Ability to present complex information, using language and analogies appropriate to the audience.

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.