Sr. Instructional Designer

The Executive Leadership Council is the preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. Comprised of more than 850 current and former corporate black CEOs, board members and senior executives at Fortune 1000 & Global 500 companies, entrepreneurs leading top-tier firms, and recognized thought leaders, we open channels of opportunity for the development of black executives to positively impact business and communities.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Instructional Designer to join the Leadership Institute team in our Washington, DC office.

Position Overview

This role requires an energetic Senior Instructional Designing expert to support the Executive Leadership Council's Leadership Development offerings.

The Senior Instructional Designer will design, deliver, evaluate, and project manage impactful and engaging curricula for external-facing, open-enrollment, and bespoke corporate programs.

These curricula may be delivered virtually or in-person by the incumbent or Institute adjunct faculty. Delivery methods include conferences, facilitated courses, fireside chats, moderated panels, modules, and webinars.

The incumbent will also represent The ELC with its various constituents as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

Curriculum Design

• Architect learning events to ensure the customer learning experience is impactful, engaging, and aligned with best practices regarding adult learning theory and instructional design.
• Assess customer and learner needs, and then translate those needs into learning event requirements and objectives.
• Conduct secondary research and / or collaborate with subject matter experts to identify content that addresses learning event requirements and objectives.
• Create and / or curate materials (e.g., audio, exercises, facilitation notes, gamification, handouts, interview questions, role plays, scripts, slides, simulations, video, worksheets) that meets learning event requirements and objectives.

Content Delivery

• Facilitate virtual and in-person learning events.
• Select, orient, observe, and coach adjunct faculty (i.e., contractors) who facilitate at learning events.

Program Evaluation

• Create learning event evaluation plans grounded in best practices (e.g., Kirkpatrick Four-Level Evaluation) designed to assess learning event impact and effectiveness.
• Based on evaluation findings, recommend, and implement learning event changes required for continuous improvement.

Project Management

Orient, monitor, and direct members of the learning events team which can include both Institute employees, contractors (e.

g., adjunct faculty, executive coaches, graphic designers), and others (e.g., ELC members, executives from corporate partners / sponsors).

• Ensure learning events meet requirements and objectives while also being delivered on-time and on-budget.
• Document and report on activities and progress.

General Duties

• Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, demonstrating a flexible approach with short deadlines.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Ability to maintain high project organization, multitask, and focus on quality of results with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Create and manage a seamless information sharing workflow within the Leadership Institute department and the overall organization.
• Perform other duties as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• A Bachelor's Degree in Adult & Continuing Education, Business Administration, or another relevant academic discipline. Master's preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years progressive professional experience in adult education, instructional design, or curriculum design.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive professional experience in content delivery / facilitation with adult learners.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing customized learning & development programming.
• Working knowledge & professional experience of Learning Management System (LMS) is strongly preferred.
• One professional Learning & Development certification such as Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Associate Professional in Instructional Design (APID), or Certified Learning and Development Professional (CLDP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

COMPETENCIES

• Mission Alignment & Awareness : Has a passion for and commitment to opening channels of opportunity for the development of Black professionals to positively impact business and local communities.
• Relationship Building : Develops and maintains internal and external trusting, professional relationships.
• Communications Knowledge : Practices effective communication based on approaches that demonstrate results.
• Planning & Results Orientation : Organizes and executes work to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Teamwork & Collaboration : Works well cross-functionally and with others on the team.
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making : Identifies problems and uses logical analysis to find information and evaluate best possible courses of action.
• Creativity & Innovation : Thinks beyond traditional models to recognize opportunities and find new ways of doing things.
• Resilience & Managing Uncertainty : Adjusts thinking and behavior to adapt to changes in the job and work environment.
• Ethics & Integrity : Earns the trust and respect of others through a consistent commitment to integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness : Effectively interacts and communicates with others to build positive relationships.
• Customer Focus : Identifies and prioritizes the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Technology : Proficient with Microsoft productivity suite, Learning Management System (LMS), Adobe Design Suite, SharePoint, and other functional software relevant to area of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an interior office setting which has no adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Hybrid Role requiring 2 days per week / 8 days a month in office with travel up to 20% of the time in the field.
• Work involves frequently sitting for extended periods of time, frequently talking or hearing, frequently operating a computer, and occasional light physical effort (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, etc.

objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work requires frequent ability to comprehend direction and adhere to policies or established procedures.

The Executive Leadership Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law.

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