ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts needs assessments with business leaders and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps within internal target audiences
• Determines the scope of learning and performance improvement solutions and projects
• Analyzes technical and operational content and converts to effective and easy-to-understand learning solutions
• Applies a systematic instructional design process (ADDIE) to deliver effective learning and performance improvement solutions
• Writes impactful, realistic and measurable learning objectives for every project
• Develops engaging, learner-centered self-paced course content, such as eLearning courses, simulation exercises, on-the-job training, and assessments for the company learning management system (LMS) using the Articulate suite of course authoring tools
• Creates lesson plans, handouts, visual aids, facilitator/participant guides, interactive media aids, and other materials to support and reinforce learning and performance solutions
• Writes effective copy, instructional text, and audio/video scripts for learning content
• Recommends changes to existing courses and other learning content to better meet business goals
• Develops effective assessment methodologies to evaluate learner knowledge retention, on-the-job application, and overall program/solution effectiveness
• Designs an evaluation process to ensure business goals are attained by created solutions

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Builds and maintains a network of business leaders and subject matter experts across all business units
• Maintains all project documentation and materials within the department shared drive
• Loads SCORM files and other learning content into the company LMS
  Troubleshoots technical problems with content in the company LMS via reported user issues
• Conducts virtual and in-person instructor-led training sessions on occasion and when appropriate
• Researches best practices in adult learning and corporate training
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in instructional design, learning experience design, or learning program development
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual/Instructional Design, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Education, Communications, Business or related field
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Instructional/Educational Technology, Visual Design, or related field preferred

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

• Instructional design certification preferred (i.e., ATD Master Instructional Designer, Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD))
  Articulate 360 certification preferred
• Training and facilitation certification preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Expert knowledge of and experience with the Articulate suite of course authoring tools or similar course authoring tool such as Adobe Captivate or Camtasia Studio
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and applications, especially PowerPoint
• Experience working in an administrative capacity within a variety of learning management systems (LMS)
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design application(s)
  Basic understanding of HTML preferred

Equity makes a difference in our client’s lives by helping them reach financial freedom through the inclusion of Alternative Investments and educating clients on the options available. We have a world class online investing portal called myEquity that helps clients manage their accounts and Equity University is the ultimate resource for wealth building and self-directed IRA investing education. You will have the rewarding opportunity to help our clients navigate the world of non-traditional investing.Equity also has a strong value based culture where associates are asked to be innovative, do the right thing for our clients and all within a fun and supportive environment. Our leaders come from a wide variety of well known organizations in the Banking, Investment and Operations industries and are all committed to the growth and development of our associates.