[Hiring] Manager, Instructional Design & Project Management @Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager Instructional Design and Project Management is responsible for translating subject matter expertise (SME) into instructional and educational content, by refining textual descriptions, creating and planning the creation of appropriate illustrations, and developing innovative ways to impart complex concepts to the target audiences, including nurses and other healthcare providers. This position collaborates with SMEs, and other core team members during all phases of the project – from needs assessment, to proposal, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

As part of the process for creating educational products, this position will also serve as the project manager for specific projects, which includes establishing timelines, coordinating team members, and performing budget reconciliation.

Instructional Design – 50%

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and Nurse Leader - to design, develop and revise a diverse mix of e-learning programs in enduring formats using a variety of delivery methods including synchronous, asynchronous and hybrid formats. Work with subject matter experts and nurse leaders will include the development of innovative ways to impart complex concepts to the target audiences of nurses and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with project manager to facilitate adherence to production timelines and project budgets from inception through program launch.

• Guide and support SME and Nurse Leader in the application of adult learning theories and e-learning best practices into the creation of practical e-learning educational content emphasizing Universal Design for Learning to meet accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with SME and Nurse Leader to integrate technology that promotes active learning.
• Provide guidance to SME and Nurse Leaders in the effective use of varied instructional material and learning activities to engage diverse learning needs, including audio, video, graphic, and multimedia.
• Create supporting material/media as required (audio, video, graphic and multimedia including simulations, role plays, games, etc.) to enhance the educational experience of the learner.
• Package educational programs for loading into AWHONN’s Learning Management System.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders.

Project Management – 35%

• Serve as project manager for education projects (as assigned). Includes establishment of
• Maintenance of document delivery to external vendors, including prepping files for narrators and copyeditors and reviewing vendor’s work for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with customer support inquiries, as required, as part of the product sales and fulfillment processes.

timeline for project components; coordination of team members; identification of

barriers; quality improvement reviews and content editing; budget forecasting and tracking

Customer Support – 15%

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Provide ongoing professional mentoring within the organization, assist in expansion of learning, translation of clinical expertise to non-clinical staff, provide tools to help build knowledge, skills, and growth capacity. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for new and current staff. Promote positive work environment for all staff and effectively collaborate with leadership team.

SUPERVISION

Works independently under the guidance of the Senior Manager, E-learning and Instructional Design. Receives guidance on clarification and interpretation of policies of the organization. Work is occasionally reviewed upon completion.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years previous working experience in instructional design
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in managing projects.
• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, web design principles, functionality, and usability

• Exceptional eye for design aesthetic and knowledge of design trends
• Strong proficiency with industry standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite and Articulate 360)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio, and video scripts.
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, Instructional technology, educational technology or similar relevant field required.
• Must be detail-oriented and ensure that quality standards are met for the educational programs.
• Familiar with building healthcare provider educational programs, preferred.
• Ability to work with independence as well as in small collaborative team environments.

Benefits

AWHONN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.