Senior Instructional Designer D2L-Moodle,Captivate,Clearance

U.S. Citizen Senior Instructional Designer candidates for an opportunity in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, who have a DOD Secret security clearance or higher and a Bachelor's degree (ideally a Master's degree) in education, education technology, instructional design or related field, proficiency in D2L and other course management systems, proficiency in HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office, six years on line instructional design or equivalent experience, demonstrated mastery of instructional design and web-based graphic design principles, demonstrated skills in project and team management, online course/training project coordination or management, collaboration with external and internal clients, excellent oral and written communication skills, for this opportunity in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, (moving to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland within two years). (Ideally regionally local Fort Monmouth, New Jersey or local Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland area candidates preferred, no interviewing, travel or relocation expenses are provided for this opportunity.)

Qualified Senior Instructional Designer candidates will have a DOD Secret security clearance or higher.
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The selected Senior Instructional Designer candidate will support faculty, programs, schools, and campuses in the development and conversion of courses and programs to innovative online and other technology-assisted educational venues utilizing cutting-edge and creative design and course delivery options. Responsibilities include the analysis, design, development and implementation of online
courses, web-based training, and face-to-face training curriculums; proactive consultation with subject matter experts to identify and obtain training objectives and content; drafting story boards and
mock-ups, and writing and developing content as needed.  This position
will work on multiple projects concurrently, and must be able to create project plans and deliver timely results.

The selected Senior Instructional Designer candidate will serve as a leader among the design team members and also works collaboratively within the design and development team, across the division, the institution, and the University of Wisconsin System to create an environment that is service oriented and supportive, inclusive, and engaging for adult and nontraditional learners.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

-Consult with faculty, clients, colleagues, and other subject matter experts to recommend instructional delivery options, identify and obtain training content, draft story boards and mock-ups, write course
content and develop online courses and training modules.

-Analyze, design, lead or participate in the development and implementation of online courses, web-based training, and face-to-face training curriculums utilizing cutting-edge and creative design and course delivery options.

-Lead teams of stakeholders in the completion of complex projects.

-Utilize shared organizational decision making process in evaluating,
recommending, and implementing options and alternatives relating to program/course development, new design technology adoption, initiative or change implementation.

-Evaluate emerging online or technology assisted educational tools and make recommendations for use; integrate technological innovations into the development process.

-Create and execute project plans following a project delivery approach to design and development work. Plan, execute, and measure work results.

-Create design templates and graphical user interfaces.

-Work collaboratively to design and/or develop dynamic instructional
interactions and simulations.

-Work collaboratively to design and/or develop web applications for internal, organizational, and partner/client use.

-Perform or assist faculty in maintenance of existing Web-based courses.

-Provide technical and design assistance to faculty via rotating course support activities.

-Lead, assist, develop and model effective design practices.

-Work on multiple projects concurrently, monitor activity, progress, and time related to project development.

-Adhere to pre-established deadlines and deliver timely results.

-Implement changes to course material based on feedback from faculty
and clients.

-Serve as project team lead on assigned projects.

-Complete other duties as assigned.
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Qualified Senior Instructional Designer candidates will have:
-a DOD Secret security clearance or higher

-Bachelor's degree  (preferably a Master's) in education, education technology, instructional design or related field.

-Six years online instructional design or equivalent experience.

-Demonstrated mastery of instructional design and web-based graphic
design principles.

-Demonstrated skills in project and team management, online course/training project coordination or management, collaboration with external and internal clients.

-Excellent oral and written communication skills.

-Proficiency in D2L and other course management systems.

-Proficiency in HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION COMPETENCIES

--Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Flash and action scripting and some
knowledge of XML.
-Proficiency in Dreamweaver.
-Proficiency in Captivate.
-Proficiency in D2L, or Moodle.
-Proficiency in graphic design in Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia
Fireworks including the design and creation of instructional graphics.
-Able to implement digital media in online environment.
-Familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies.

-Master's degree in education, education technology, instructional
design or related field.

-Proficiency in Flash, HTML, CSS, Fireworks, and Captivate.

-Familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies.

-Familiarity with Project Management software.

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Instructional Design
-Demonstrated proficiency in instructional design with experience in
e-Learning course development.

-An ability to understand instructional and technical processes, products or concepts, and communicate them effectively to a
non-technical audience.

-Experience in online course/training design and development.

-Experience in creating task-oriented training materials, such as
step-by-step instructions, content outlines, story boards and Web-based training modules.

-Experience in design, development, delivery and evaluation of face-to-face training.

-Experience providing training consultation and/or training curriculum/product design recommendations.

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Work style
-Experience that demonstrates high degree of self-direction, initiative and motivation; sense of urgency to meet established
deadlines.

-Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail and focus on
quality.

-Ability to work productively on multiple projects/courses simultaneously.

-Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes resources for answers; can see hidden problems; performs analysis effectively; looks beyond the obvious to
seek additional solutions.

-Able to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders (faculty, program coordinators, CEOEL management, other team members) to produce courses and projects that meet program requirements and provide value-added benefits to all involved.

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Communication
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

-Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals at any and all levels of an organization.

-Able to clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas through a
variety of media in various settings in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

-Able to clearly articulate the value and impact of services provided.


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This outstanding opportunity based in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, (moving to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland) offers a generous starting base salary range based on experience plus benefits. 
Your asking compensation will be submitted after your approval.

(No H1/H1B Visa or transfer sponsorship available.  No 3rd party referrals, agencies or corp to corp subcontracting referrals from multi-employee consulting companies, please, for any WSI requirements, no exceptions).  If you use E-mail (strongly preferred) to respond, please e-mail your Word, RTF or Text resume with contact information, address and phones, (no URL resume links or Zip files and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response) to Jay Q., with the subject line  (or title and skills) of this message in the subject line of the message you send, no job numbers only, please. (Those are assigned by the various websites, and I don't know what the numbers refer to), thanks, at jayq@wsinationwide.com. Qualified candidates will have clear English speaking skills not requiring repeating and two years+ paid USA experience.

If you know someone who might qualify, or is coming to the New York / NY, New Jersey / NJ, Connecticut/ CT or Pennsylvania / PA area, (we have several additional open employment and consulting requirements for all of which no visa sponsorship is available and no 3rd party referrals, agencies or referrals from multi-employee consulting companies, please, for any WSI requirements), please e-mail a Word, RTF or Text resume with contact information, address and phones to Jay Q., with the subject line of this message in the subject line of the message you send, (no URL resume links or ZIP files and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response) at jayq@wsinationwide.com fax to 212-426-2558 or call 212-410-1400.

(To insure formatting & print quality, you may also mail a copy to me at WSI, 1617 Third Avenue, Box #6415, New York,  NY  10128-0004).

A full listing of all WSI requirements can be seen at http://www.wsinationwide.com

When resumes are received, the candidate is contacted if there is a match, the situation is thoroughly described and the candidate tells us how they would like us to proceed.  No information leaves our office without prior approval. This creates long term relationships, which we encourage.

WSI is a specialty recruiting organization with over twenty years experience and fees paid by our selected client companies, freeing our hands to find top level candidates for better projects all over the
USA.

Please refer to job code instrDsnr-D2L when responding to this ad.

Category:	Education/Training
	> Curriculum Developer
Location:	Fort Monmouth, NJ
County:	Monmouth County
ZIP Code:	07703
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	WSI Nationwide, Inc
Phone:	212-410-1400
Fax:	212-426-2558