Instructional Designer

American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing

TITLE: Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer (Part-time Temporary)

DEPARTMENT: Education and Certification Strategy (ECS)

REPORTS TO: Director of Education and Certification Strategy

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time Temporary (possibility of temp to hire)

SUPERVISES: None

About us

Join a team that commits to embracing and contributing to a fully collaborative culture, starting by building authentic connections with teammates that establish and strengthen trust. We put our whole team first and always strive to make each other look good. We celebrate wins, recognize mistakes, and learn from both. A positive approach, teamwork, learning, and growing together are the primary focus for our organization.

The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) represents more than 20,000 post-acute care nurses and professionals working in more than 6,00 facilities nationwide. Dedicated to supporting long term post-acute care (LTPAC) nurses and healthcare professionals in providing quality care, AAPACN offers members best-in-class education, certification, resources, and strong collaborative communities.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who understands the importance of providing timely, user-friendly, and engaging education to facilitate a consistent, quality customer learning experience. This role focuses on working with subject matter experts to plan, develop, update, deliver, and evaluate educational content for online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have technical proficiency in instructional technology tools, including online course authoring (Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise) and video or animation software. The Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer should have a foundational understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories that produce impactful, measurable results. This individual should be able to work both collaboratively and independently and take ownership of project details. They should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously and able to change priorities quickly to meet business, staff, and member needs.

Decision-making: Decisions made are at a defined level and are based on existing protocols and procedures. The supervisor of this position, the Director of Education and Certification Strategy, is the subject matter expert and advisor on AAPACN’s educational policies, programs, and initiatives. The Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer will work with the LMS Specialist to deliver content through the LMS. They should research and make recommendations to management based on changes in technology, the Learning and Development field, and operational needs. This position requires decision-making ability and the experience to know when to seek help and direction, and acceptance of accountability for decisions made.

Complexity: The Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of instructional design models and learning theories, as well as online course authoring tools and multimedia.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

eLearning Content Development and Maintenance

• Collaborate with subject matter experts on the ECS team to analyze learning needs and plan learning experiences with defined objectives
• Design learning activities, such as online courses, video, and other interactive materials, that are user-friendly, accessible, effective, and error-free
• Develop online educational content using Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, and/or video or animation software
• Assist subject matter experts with measuring impact and effectiveness of learning programs
• Research new developments and technologies in the Learning and Development field

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of IT literacy with proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise), video and animation software
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
• Willingness to offer and accept constructive feedback about process improvements
• Willingness to be a good team player
• Knowledge of current instructional design principles and tools used in online education

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a focus on instructional design and technology, education, or other relevant field; two to three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise required)
• Intermediate knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Experience with video or animation creation
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with learning management systems
• Familiarity with association management software

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position is fully remote.
• Flexible work times within a Monday through Friday workweek, not to exceed 29 hours per week.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SAFETY HAZARDS

• Minimal
• General office working conditions

This position description does not list all of the duties of the job. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this position description. Management has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Base Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• related: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote