Details
Posted: 03-Jun-22
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Communications/Editorial
Education and Training
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Mission of our Organization
NPA’s mission is to provide leadership and support for the growth, innovation, quality and success of the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of care.
Position Summary
The Director of Digital Learning Content will be responsible for the development of comprehensive online courses that provide on-demand training utilizing a variety of multimedia formats for the successful operation of PACE organizations. The courses developed will have an expected lifespan of 3-5 years, employ a variety of learning modalities, and offer continuing education credit when applicable. This position will work with PACE subject matter experts, NPA staff and on-line course development partners to plan and develop new courses, evaluate the effectiveness of existing courses, and update course offerings as necessary.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, each essential duty and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals.
- Develops and manages the creation of online content consistent with NPA branding guidelines.
- Design and write new, or update existing, online content to address established objectives and create or curate content as appropriate, drawing from both internal source material and external content as necessary.
- Develop courses for use within the organization’s designated Learning Management System (LMS) and website.
- Responsible for collaborating closely with the Education Team on a regular basis to ensure that educational content is populated or updated on the LMS/website.
- Engage with PACE subject matter experts and solicit expertise from NPA’s various committees and workgroups on an ongoing basis.
- Prepare components of a course including an overview, syllabus, learning outcomes, course content, proficiency assessments, and interactive activities.
- Oversee project management for courses from inception to completion, including preparing the components of a course (overview, syllabus, learning outcomes, course content, proficiency assessments, interactive activities and course evaluations).
- Engage in routine quality assurance audits and modify content / activities when necessary to ensure exceptional end-user learning experience, course design is adhering to established objectives, and meet deadlines
- Work closely with a cross-functional team to identify and prioritize educational content needs.
- Works as member of the NPA multimedia team to produce multimedia projects.
- Participates in team planning sessions to implement productive solutions to new technology and functional requirements.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in eLearning instruction, particularly those related to online copyright issues, accessibility, and the use of open educational resources.
- Identify, implement new, and make recommendations concerning innovative learning platforms, tools, and systems, such as a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Communicate progress to and incorporate feedback stakeholders.
HIPAA
This position is not authorized to access, utilize or view protected health information (PHI).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on understanding and summarizing educational materials
- Strong project management skills and ability to assume ownership of a project and use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
- Ability to work well under pressure, manage tight deadlines while balancing competing assignments.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
- Analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and think creatively
- Ability to synthesize and summarize information and clearly communicate with stakeholders
- Collaborative team player who can work cooperatively with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies, including members, with a focus on customer service
- Adaptable ,dependable, and possess he ability to shift deadlines while balancing competing assignments
- Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and ability to adapt and learn new software programs
- Ability to adapt and grow with organizational needs
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field required (equivalent experience may be considered), experience with video production a plus; Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational technology, or related field a plus
Experience
- 5+ years of applicable experience in education, instructional design, educational technology, or related field
- Experience with eLearning content creation tools
- Healthcare background a plus
Working Conditions
Small, fast paced team office environment with moderate noise levels. Normal sitting and standing activities for an office environment. Use of phones and computers for extended periods of time. Utilize office equipment and communication technologies for conference calls and teleconference meetings/webinars.
This position may be performed remotely.
Please submit a cover letter and resume. After July 1, 2022, we will no longer accept resumes for this position.
Due to the large volume of resumes expected to be received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
NPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 protected by federal, state or local laws.
Individuals must be vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, subject to legally required medical and religious exemptions.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the sole standards for the position. Incumbents are expected to perform all other duties as required. All positions are at-will.
