Instructional Designer - Leadership and Learning - Hybrid

Note: This position will start with 2 days in office and will eventually transition to remote.

At Houston Methodist, the Human Resources (HR) Instructional Designer position is responsible for the design and development of high quality training curriculum and materials to support learning and development initiatives and programs of Houston Methodist. This position works with subject matter experts and leaders to conduct needs assessments, establish training objectives, and design programs in a variety of formats (e.g., e-Learning, instructor led, hybrid) using best practices to meet those objectives. Additional responsibilities include testing and troubleshooting eLearning modules, implementation and tracking of training programs, and delivering training programs for employees at all levels. This position will demonstrate and incorporate broad knowledge of current and emerging industry trends and be responsible for ongoing evaluation and maintenance of training programs.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements and delivers internally and vendor-developed orientation programs, training programs, and competency development programs to employees throughout the Houston Methodist system in variety of formats including in-person and virtual.

• Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with stakeholders and customers.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates vendor-based learning content and determines plans for utilization of content, marketing, roll out, and ongoing evaluation of vendor materials.

• Provides assistance in coordination and execution of various initiatives which support the department and Houston Methodist entities.

• Researches and develops leadership program materials for individual, group, and organization-wide programs; develops training and program content, along with designing all associated participant materials and activities; adheres to all intellectual property requirements, avoiding plagiarism, and ensures proper citations in all materials.

• Consults, analyzes, and designs highly engaging and interactive and innovative learning solutions applying adult learning theories to improve performance and productivity utilizing the 70-20-10 framework.

• Conducts training needs assessment on a departmental, service line, hospital and system basis and recommends content and delivery structure to fill gaps and meet objectives.

• Develops web-based and hybrid learning and development programs including storyboard, script with text, voice-over, sound, graphics, and closed-captioning utilizing various eLearning software.

• Consults, educates, and mentors department educators on the development of eLearning content, utilization of eLearning software, and best practices to achieve their goals.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements learning programs within the Learning Management System (LMS) including testing content, evaluation components, and ensuring that the LMS is appropriately capturing completion information. Troubleshoots issues that arise to ensure access to content and correct documentation of completion within the LMS.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates and administers multiple development projects and activities simultaneously by creating project plans in partnership with SMEs and customers to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.

• Determines the need for materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for program activities. Orders or procures necessary items within budgetary limitations and assists with monitoring training program expenditures.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps abreast of competition, competitive issues, industry, technology and innovation in the field of instructional design, leadership, and performance improvement. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in training, communication, education, healthcare, industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology, instructional design, or related field

• Master's degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in an instructional design role with at least three years of experience in eLearning development and deployment

• Healthcare experience preferred