Instructional Design Specialist

Texas Health Resources (THR) is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States. THR has 13 hospitals with 2,405 licensed hospital beds, employs more than 17,700 people and counts more than 3,200 physicians with active staff privileges at its hospitals. The system serves more than 6.2 million people living in 29 counties in north central Texas. At Texas Health Resources, we strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all who come in contact with us, be they patients or our employees. We are committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries.THR is seeking a Instructional Design Specialist (Job Id# 14808) for our Center for Learning. The Center for Learning is a system service, office in the THR Pavilion on the Arlington campus. The Center for Learning is part of People & Culture. The department includes the following functional areas: Academic Programs Clinical Internships Leadership and Management Development Learning Technologies Although based in Arlington, the department's influence can be seen system-wide. The Center for Learning's focus is on growing employee skill sets, knowledge and practical experience to positively impact our business and improve patient care. Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-FridayMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree is required in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related field. - 4+ years experience designing learning interventions incorporating instructional design techniques. - Work samples, including both writing and design samples will be requested. (Functioning online courses are preferred). - Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects to ensure deadlines are met - either independently or as a member of a team. - Superior software proficiency in Microsoft Office - preferably in Dreamweaver, Captivate, Fireworks and Flash. - Proven record of finding unique solutions to complex multi-layered problems (logical and abstract thinking). - Ability to interact and communicate effectively to all levels within an organization. - Ability to conduct research on instructional topics, methods, and media. - Excellent editing skills. - Proven proficiency in using instructional design methodologies and adult-learning theories.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Masters of Arts degree is preferred. - Experience in designing clinical, sales, and service-related training is preferable.DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for providing assistance to an expanding team of Learning and Development professionals around state-of-the-art instructional design practices. - Consult on training and performance improvement opportunities across entities / departments. - Research and promote new approaches to training and performance issues in response to system initiatives. - Research, design and produce grant proposals, video scripts, white papers and presentations. - Support peers in accomplishing their individual objectives/KPIs. - Develop instructional materials by working with Subject Matter Experts to understand aspects of policies, procedures, systems, or skills requiring instruction. - Measures the effectiveness of training programs using various feedback methods (i.e.: focus groups, interviews and surveys). There are many factors you might consider in choosing where to work. The job responsibilities, pay and long-term career opportunities and the benefits go beyond your paycheck. To learn more about our benefits, visit our website at www.texashealth.com to view other opportunities available through out Texas Health Resources, please apply online at www.jobsthr.com Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.