Senior Instructional Designer

The Senior Instructional Designer uses their advanced knowledge of adult learning principles to develop high-quality, high-impact learning content in support of enterprise initiatives. They work effectively with key stakeholders across multiple levels to identify training needs and to design and develop learning programs. The role utilizes superior organizational skills while demonstrating a high degree of initiative, often managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading work groups supporting larger projects.

• Manages large and/or complex instructional design projects which may include multiple instructional designers or other project resources.
• Designs and develops content across the full range of enterprise learning and development programs including new hire onboarding, career development, talent programs, management and leadership development and key organizational capabilities and tools.
• Conducts needs analysis for learning & development on various business topics.
• Develops learning content through independent research and through partnership with internal subject matter experts.
• Designs and develops live (ILT) and virtual (VILT) instructor-led course materials including slide decks, facilitator guides, and activity sheets.
• Designs and develops interactive eLearning (WBT) content and curricula.
• Applies adult learning best practices and incorporate innovative approaches to learning design where appropriate.
• Manages stakeholders and subject matter experts in the content development process, ensuring alignment, engagement, and expectation management.

 

• 4+ w/Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years related experience in the training field including technical writing or instructional design. Additional years of instructional design experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles to the design of training content.
• Strong working knowledge of the ADDIE instructional systems design methodology.
• Capacity to evaluate training effectiveness through analysis of survey results and KPI data.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated mastery for setting expectations, executing deliverables, and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide direction and feedback.
• Capacity to evaluate training effectiveness through analysis of survey results and KPI data.
• Ability to be an effective partner for stakeholders and sponsors across all levels of the enterprise.
• Ability to extract knowledge from Subject Matters Experts and design for an engaging learning experience.
• Proven history of integrating multimedia elements into instructional materials.
• Robust working knowledge of current eLearning instructional design tools including the Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Creative Suite applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAM and AGILE development techniques preferred.

Licenses
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP). Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) preferred Pref'

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. 
Pay Grade 20. $71,400 - $149,500

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay 
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, fair chance and anti-discrimination ordinances. At Delta Dental, we maintain a strict stance on theft, fraud, and violent crimes. For positions involving driving, we enforce heightened standards regarding driving records. Each individual criminal background check is evaluated on its merits, taking into account the time elapsed since the conviction, evidence of personal development and rehabilitation, and any potential risk posed to our business operations, employees, customers, or vendors.   Important Work Authorization Information  Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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