Instructional Designer - Telecommute

This isn't HR. This is Human Capital at UnitedHealth Group. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)Your primarily responsible for the effective delivery and design of training programs and materials across the organization from an individual who will keep abreast of various training delivery techniques, business processes, products and systems in several functional areas. This will be done in accordance with management and functional leaders to gather information on business needs to design instructor led, Web-based and e-learning training including training processes and procedures. Identifying training needs for facilitator guides as wells as train the trainer sessions by gathering Web-based techniques and interactive learning strategies. As a key resource to others you must maintain a high degree of accuracy along with attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to always meet deadlines.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

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, innovative and successful learning programs
Ability to comprehend complex topics /specialized information and simplify for learners
Experience in creating immersive learning concepts desired

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in training or related field
Experience with Captivate, Articulate Storyline, or other course design software used in a classroom or corporate environment
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, influence, collaboration and listening skills and drives for results individually and in a team setting
Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years experience working in an instructional design role
2+ years of experience designing Web-based training in a corporate environment
2+ years experience working in an instructional design role
1+ years experience conducting classroom training and/or seminar/workshop topics.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)

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.