Online Instructional Designer - Telecommute

Part of Learning Solutions, our Instructional Designer team is responsible for applying instructional design and development principles and processes to produce effective, engaging and innovative programs to support our internal operations business segments. As a member of this team, you will partner with a Learning Consultant to determine and propose performance improvement solutions, including training or other activities to ensure learning transfer occurs and performance gaps are met. Our design team conducts needs assessment and skills analysis for the business functions we support. We then use the analysis to design and develop training and performance-support solutions. Your primary goal is to ensure learning transfer occurs and to successfully address performance gaps.
 
As an Online Learning Instructional Designer, you will be responsible to keep abreast of various design strategies, with emphasis in Online Learning. You will create original synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions in addition to converting existing instructor-led training programs to Online Learning programs.  The Online Learning Instructional Designer will apply innovative and creative strategies including but not limited to web-based tutorials, documented procedures, audio and video vignettes, and simulations using various technology tools. In this role, you may act as a project manager over smaller efforts or be part of a design team with focus on larger efforts that may include a dedicated project manager. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Applies a systems approach to curriculum design, re-design and development.

Participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of learning programs from new hire training materials supporting ongoing learning and professional development of our operations’ learner audiences.

Define learning objectives.

Creates or converts existing instructor-led curriculum into an online learning format.
 

Required Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree (applicable field of instructional design and technology preferred).  Equivalent or high school degree/GED work experience will be considered.

Proven ability to produce quality results using rapid development models and tools.

Proven experience with Adobe Captivate, Articulate Suite, Storyline, Engage or equivalent online learning development tools.

Experience with incorporating multiple media elements in to learning programs including audio, video, animation, simulation, and self-developed graphics.

Experience in conducting learning analysis.

Experience in building engaging, effective online learning programs and tools using current and successful strategies.
Preferred Qualifications:


Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and fact-based decision making abilities.

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel and Visio.

Strong time management, planning skills.

Highly motivated, eager to make a difference in the learning process.

Very creative and looking for an opportunity to apply this creativity in the form of interactions, media inclusion and motivation strategies to produce unique and successful learning programs.
 
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

 
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