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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka, Minnesota

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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 a Instructional Designer, you will be responsible to keep abreast of various design strategies.  You will create original synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions.  The 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.

Accept responsibilities as needed in defining process and standards.

Builds collaborative partnerships with peers, others in Learning Solutions and with business partners.

Requirements


Required Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field of instructional design and technology preferred.  Equivalent bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience will be considered.

Proven professional experience in instructional design (to include development of curriculum and/or training materials for use in a professional environment).

Knowledge of principles of adult learning and needs assessment techniques.

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

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Preferred Qualifications:


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

Ability to produce quality results using rapid development models and tools.

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

Strong time management, planning skills.

Experience in project management, planning skills and working on multiple projects at a time.

Group facilitation and presentation skills.

Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.  Works with less structured, more complex issues.

Serves as a resource to others.

Can work through ambiguity.

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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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