Curriculum Design Specialist at VSP Vision Care will:

• Assess scope of training needs across all supported audiences for new product, process and system roll outs, creating schedules for development, delivery and methods for evaluation
• Design and develop programs for learning experiences ranging from New Hire/New Role transition training to on-going learning for new product, process and technology
• Develop instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices for all learning events
• Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and multimedia to support communication and learning needs
• Project manage instructional design projects from inception to completion
• Coordinate the use of multimedia technology and authoring tools to support the on-line learning environment through training and implementation, and promotes the expanded use of Course Management Software tools
• Serve as SME to training staff effectively training them on technology tools and methods, use of instructional software, and effective uses of multimedia

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related subject
• Five to seven years instructional design and curriculum planning
• Two years’ facilitation experience in the classroom or virtual classroom
• Experience using instructional software such as Captivate, Oracle User Productivity Kit, (UPK) and other similar applications
• Strong knowledge of training development best practices including adult learning theory, learning styles, writing and measuring effective objectives
• Experience in using research methodologies and techniques
• Strong knowledge of instructional design processes and strategies including standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology media and materials development and implementation principles and curriculum standards, and assessments
• Proven track record designing large complex training roll outs of new systems and processes, assessing needs, determining scope, and utilizing resources effectively
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple large projects