Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products.
For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.
The Learning Analyst / Instructional Designer will play a dual role in evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and designing impactful learning experiences for Yahoo’s Customer Care team.
This position involves working with stakeholders to set up measurement and evaluation plans, collecting and analyzing data, measuring the impact of training initiatives, and providing actionable insights to optimize training solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent instructional design capabilities, and a passion for enhancing job performance through training.
Responsibilities
Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting :
Partner with Instructional Designers and stakeholders to create mutually agreeable measurement and evaluation plans.
Apply evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model, ROI Methodology) to measure learner engagement, satisfaction, performance, and course / program outcomes / effectiveness.
Collaborate with other teams to extract and synthesize data from multiple sources.
Develop reports, visualizations, and dashboards to present findings and insights to stakeholders.
Serve as the measurement expert for the Learning & Development Team, sharing best practices.
Continuous Improvement :
Provide recommendations for improving training courses / programs based on evaluation results and identified trends.
Collaborate with instructional designers and trainers to enhance program content and delivery.
Support the development of training initiatives with data-driven insights.
Instructional Design :
Use authoring tools to design and develop interactive and multimedia-rich learning content.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create impactful learning experiences.
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Four years of instructional design experience.
Proven experience in data analysis and learning measurement.
Experience in designing and implementing training and development courses and programs using adult learning theory.
Technical & Design Skills :
Excellent working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Looker) and Learning Management Systems (e.g. SuccessFactors, 360).
Demonstrated experience with common digital learning development tools, (e.g. Articulate Rise 360, Storyline 360, Vyond, Camtasia).
Additional Skills :
Analytical mindset with advanced critical thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Strong consulting and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrate strong teamwork skills to drive improvement and foster a collaborative, supportive team culture.
Ability to analyze performance gaps and determine the problems / opportunities and root causes.
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The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00 / yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.
The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives.
Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program.
Eligibility requirements apply.
Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about.
Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events.
When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements.
If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.
Last updated : 2024-08-24