Unlock Learning For All
Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success. We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries. We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days/week in the office (Reston, VA)
Learning Experience Designers deliver high quality, innovative, and effective training experiences that equip learners with resources and activities necessary to successfully meet learning objectives. Learning Experience Designers work collaboratively with stakeholders to determine learner needs and recommend the appropriate learning strategy, leveraging knowledge of Instructional Design and learning technologies.
Where you will make an impact
- Create a training plan for stakeholders and transform that vision into engaging instructional strategies and resources.
- Recommend appropriate modes of training delivery, including but not limited to, eLearning, Instructor-led (virtual and on-ground), microlearning, and blended training.
- Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods to course development.
- Build engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer.
- Adhere to instructional design documentation and processes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Review learning resources and assessments to ensure proper alignment to the intended learning experience.
- Determine the criteria used to judge learner's performance and develop assessment instruments.
- Track and evaluate success of a training program and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
What you will bring
- Understanding and application of current and emerging instructional design methods, adult learning theories, learning outcome assessment, project management strategies, game-based learning, and competency-based education.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and events from design to execution. Create timelines, monitor milestones & deliverables, and address issues.
- Strong focus on collaboration, cross-departmental teamwork, and technical proficiency.
- Experience creating a variety of training formats such as on-demand, microlearning, instructor-led and virtual instructor-led.
- Skilled at understanding and adapting to a wide variety of cultures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders, and work efficiently across time zones.
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a deadline-oriented work environment and to execute complex projects simultaneously with a high degree of quality.
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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