Instructional Designer

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Instructional Designer will design and develop training materials, programs, courses, and assessments for the operation and service of heavy equipment to meet the internal and external customer needs of the Astec. The ideal candidate has a passion for designing learning solutions that drive improved performance and revenue production and has a proven track record for project management and teamwork.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts and identify target audiences training needs.
• Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
• Maintain project documentation and course folders.
• Set instructional end goals and create content that matches them.
• Design learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
• Conduct training analysis to identify the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to complete operation and service tasks for heavy equipment
• Develop an instructional strategy/learning plan based on established learning objectives for the given audience
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and adapt content that meets specific training needs
• Write and edit blueprints, storyboards, video scripts, job aids and other strategic learning documentation
• Design and develop blended learning solutions adhering to adult learning theories that include, but are not limited to, instructor-led, eLearning, mobile, video, gamification, simulation, micro-learning, and virtual classroom
• Ensure training programs/materials comply with Astec branding standards
• Use innovative assessments and sustainment tools before and after the formal learning experience
• Manage multiple projects to achieve project goals and meet deadlines
• Provide guidance regarding course content, methods, and media used for delivery
• Provide counsel for New Product service and operation training programs
• Drive curriculum enhancements, innovation, design and research to ensure the development and maintenance of high-quality learning programs for dealers, direct customers, technicians and marketing personnel
• Review content and resources to ensure adherence to development standards and industry best practices
• Stay abreast of training trends, technologies, and available resources, and make recommendations for the best value resources
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System, web delivery, mobile apps, internal training repository and other delivery platforms
• Projects positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner; displays professional attitude; complies with company dress code
• Communicates with individuals at all levels within the organization
• Documents assigned tasks as required
• Performs work according to supervisor's directives
• Follows and actively supports all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations
• Follows Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all times.
• Follows proper safety procedures at all times
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, graphic design, computer science, software design, web design, or related field and 2+ years’ experience OR
• 5+ years of instructional design experience or related experience in training development and learning methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in the production and development of instructional content for web delivery
• Experience with blended e-Learning solutions
• Competence in the development of online courses for delivery in a learning management system
• Experience with authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360 & Rise
• Experience with learning management systems (, Preferably Docebo, , and LearnUpon)
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a team-based atmosphere with high standards for accuracy, quality, and innovation
• Ability to work in a high volume, production environment that requires flexibility and adaptability to change
• Stays on top of assigned work priorities, checking with leadership to clarify, confirm, and strategize for priority, workload and workflow
• Strong organizational skills and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive, cooperative, take ownership of assigned responsibilities and work with little supervision
• Proven competency in launching and delivering multiple projects/programs
• Passion for learning and research
• Strong writing ability
• Critical thinking and good communication skills
• Strong work ethic
  
  

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations: None