Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  This position is time-limited. Funding is currently committed up to 6/30/22; continued funding will be requested as the project progresses.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructional Designer reports to the Director of Data Governance in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration in support of the MyDay Project.� This position will be responsible for the design and development of the training needed to support the implementation of the Data Governance and Stewardship Program and MyDay, a complex program designed to improve WashU’s operational excellence and ability to make insight-driven decisions. MyDay is an exciting, once-in-a-generation effort to replace the university’s core administrative IT systems (human resource, finance, and student) and improve associated business processes. The effort will replace these systems with a single system (Workday) that will integrate the university’s core administrative data in the cloud. The instructional designer, who will work as part of a team of communications, training, and change management professionals, plays a central, hands-on role in ensuring MyDay program achieves its vision and goals.� This is a time-limited position through the life of the MyDay Student Project, which is scheduled to go live during the 2024-2025 Academic Year.�

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in the evaluation of training needs and recommend effective solutions to achieve successful adoption across a wide and varied environment. Solutions may include job aids, in-system guidance, on-demand online training, multi-media resources, instructor led trainings, visual guides, hybrid sessions, workshops, or lab hours, and should include an awareness of accessibility standards, actionable metrics, and ongoing operational needs.
2. In collaboration with the change management team and program consultants, develop culturally sensitive and situation-appropriate training materials – print and multi-media - to help achieve MyDay and data governance program goals.
3. Collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts, the program team, the Training Lead, and implementation partners to ensure deliverables are timely, and risks are identified and communicated appropriately.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, business, english, communications, education, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of experience applying instructional design methods and theories, developing training curricula, and user documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, certification, and education.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with five or more years of experience in instructional design, especially in support of high-impact initiatives in large, complex environments. 
• Experience working in higher education or academic medicine is a plus, as is consulting/agency experience. 
• Creative, curious and strategic thinker who possesses a confident style, coupled with sensitivity, flexibility, and sense of humor.
• Good judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, matrix, and consensus-driven environment. 
• Willingness and ability to embrace change and to adapt approaches in a timely way. 
• Superior writing and presentation skills.
• Sensitivity to visual aesthetics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Good understanding of project management, and an ability to work to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Experience with screen capture software, such as Camtasia.
• Experience with developing standards-compliant, interactive online learning using software, such as Captivate.
• Experience in developing video/multimedia training materials
• Experience with learning management systems, such as Saba or Canvas. 
• Experience and expertise in developing and implementing a range of training methods, modes, and techniques.
• Workday experience.
• Certification such as ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) or Certified Online Training Facilitator.

This position is in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration.  This position is for the Danforth Campus.

The hiring range for this position is $56,472 - $73,403 annually.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.