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Instructional Designer

Employer
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Salary
Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $80,758 -$89,731 https://www.asha.org/careers/ASHA-jobs/benefits/
Closing date
Dec 16, 2019

Job Details

General Description

The purpose of this position is to generate non-dues revenue through the development of continuing professional education programs for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Duties include producing programs in various educational media. The incumbent coordinates efforts of instructors, staff content coordinators, and outside vendors in the development of instructional programs; advises instructors on effective instructional approaches; develops learning activities and exercises, assessments, and other collateral materials for instructional programs; and ensures that the programs and products meet all requirements of the Continuing Education Board.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct course development process, adapting material provided by subject-matter experts for delivery in a range of media
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, meeting targets for timelines and budget
  • Develop exercises, activities, learning assessments, and other collateral materials to facilitate learning in various delivery platforms
  • Plan, collect, and interpret needs assessment and course evaluation data
  • Provide support to instructors and participants as necessary for programs

Qualifications

Knowledge typically acquired through:

  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or related field (master’s degree preferred)
  • Three years’ experience in developing and managing continuing professional education programs
  • Experience in developing programs for Web delivery

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with subject-matter experts in a range of fields to develop continuing professional education programs
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt content to different delivery media, including Web-based and computer-mediated
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects involving multiple contributors on time, within budget
  • Experience working with one or more learning management systems or Web content management systems
  • Intermediate to advanced skill using Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint)
  • Experience using Web conferencing software
  • Experience using Articulate or comparable course authoring software
  • Demonstrated ability to document work flow and processes

Scope and depth of non-technical skills/knowledge:

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Company

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association was founded in 1925. It is a not-for-profit scientific and professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists. ASHA is committed to the consumers of our services, the more than 42 million Americans with communication disorders. ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech-language, and hearing disorders receive quality services from well-educated professionals.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certifies practicing clinicians, conducts and accredits educational programs for its members, informs the public about communication disorders, produces and markets educational materials, monitors legislation, and lobbies state and federal governments. ASHA represents more than 228,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologist, and speech and hearing scientists.

The Association's National Office, in Rockville, Maryland, employs more than 300 individuals in a wide range of occupations. Some staff members are speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Other professionals provide expertise in a variety of fields from accounting, information processing and marketing to convention and meeting planning, customer service and desktop publishing.

ASHA has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Washingtonian Magazine and by the State of Maryland and Montgomery County Work/Life Alliance. ASHA has also earned recognition as a "Best Workplace for Commuters." A number of public service campaigns, media advertising campaigns, and membership promotion materials that our staff have worked on have earned awards. The ASHA Leader, our bi-weekly tabloid, has earned numerous awards for general excellence and feature articles. Our website has also earned a number of awards. In addition, the National Office has received awards for our recycling efforts.

For more information about our organization, see our website at www. asha.org.ASHA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability Income Insurance
* Travel Accident Insurance
* Defined Contribution Plan
* 401(k) Savings Plan
* Flexible Spending Plan
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* Family and Medical Leave
* Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
* Paid Holidays
* Flextime
* Telecommuting
* Flexplace
* Fare Share Program
* Employee Assistnace Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Staff Development Prgram
* Wellness and Fitness
* Direct Deposit

Company info
Website
Location
2200 Research Blvd
#235
Rockville
MD
20850
US

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