Sr. Instructional Designer

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The Sr. Instructional Designer (Sr. ID) will work with the ISC2 Education team, subject matter experts, external vendors, and member volunteers to develop. purposeful and quality learning experiences and materials. The Sr. ID is primarily responsible for the design of instructional content for all deliverables; working with content team members to influence the creation of information to be taught and organized into logical, instructional patterns that are appropriate for the culture and level of expertise of the learners. Responsible for delivering learning solutions at the highest level of complexity which includes high profile strategic initiatives and online and in-person education for cybersecurity professionals.

• →Drives innovative learning design approaches utilizing effective instructional design strategies and adult learning principles to facilitate the design, development and production of experiences that best serve the learning needs and preferences of the defined audience(s).
• →Influences the creation of course statements and analysis documents that communicate the scope of work for learning projects.
• →Manages subject matter experts and third-party providers to support the development of a variety of interactive and innovative learning solutions that are high quality, personalized, streamlined, and targeted, on time and on budget, that align with the overarching enterprise learning and assessment strategy.
• →Collaborates with the multimedia and other development teams to develop and deliver highly engaging and interactive learning assets that reflect best practices in learner and user experience and adult learning theory.
• →Leads and collaborates with team members, SME’s, instructors, and other relevant stakeholders to evaluate learning and ensure updates or revisions are implemented in accordance with instructional design best practices and current learning preferences.
• →Aides team professional development on technology-specific and instructional design best practices and modern learning preferences.
• →Researches and identifies internal and external resources for instructional material development and learner materials.
• →Reviews and revises course content designs accordingly to promote and ensure quality experiences.
• →Remains knowledgeable and proficient in best practices, strategies, tools, and current preferences in curriculum and learning design and development.
• →Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proficient knowledge of Learning Management Systems (D2L preferred).
• Exceptional proficiency/ability to work with subject matter experts to guide online course asset development and standards alignment.
• Ability to use advanced adult learning and instructional design principles to create effective distance-learning courses.
• Ability to persuade colleagues to encourage innovation.
• A strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and proven commitment to quality.
• Ability to independently follow through to successful completion of projects within a deadline.
• Ability and desire to continuously learn and apply new innovations in adult learning.
• Passionate about making learning invigorating and empowering experience.
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Ability to demonstrate and support the 5 Company Core Values: Integrity, Advocacy, Commitment, Diversity, Inclusion, and Excellence.
• Ability to apply effective leadership and mentoring techniques.
• Ability to guide and influence others.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to work professionally with teammates, partners, subject matter experts, clients, and other departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to independently follow through to successful completion of projects with great emphasis on detail and meeting aggressive deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Online Learning, or a related IT field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in curriculum and learning design, development, and delivery.
• Experience with assessment development and/or standards alignment preferred.
• Experience working with AI tools or a demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Experience in the association industry, a plus.

• Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary.
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.
• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens.
• Occasionally, approximately 5-10% of the time, transport and/or lift up to 25 lbs. of equipment or packages, which may also involve squatting, bending, or kneeling.

The pay range for this position is $86,600 - $97,987/Yr.

Final pay is based on several factors including but not limited to internal equity, market data, and the applicant’s education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Information regarding our comprehensive benefits package is available here.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. This is a current vacancy, and the employer intends to fill this position within approximately 30 days.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.