"Alerted.org

Senior Learning Specialist - Instructional Design - ( 240007Q )

Description

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

_Equal opportunity is not only the law but is the basis of how we ensure that our workplace fosters an environment of fairness, equality, and respect. It is the policy of Construction Specialties to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law._

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Senior Learning Specialist will support the design, development, and execution of enterprise-wide related training programs and other centrally led and supported programs to enhance employee development while ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and values

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:_

+ Contribute in efforts to define, develop and/or refine learning and development strategies, programs, and content.

+ Manage the coordination and facilitation of training via in-person classes, virtual workshops/events, or e-learning platforms.

+ Partner with functional leaders and subject matter experts to assess training needs and develop/recommend the training approach, objectives and modalities; Proactively refine and optimize learning deliverables

+ Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness and application of the training

+ Create and maintain program materials (e.g., presentation decks, course outlines, job aids, handouts, etc.).

+ Design course content in-house and/or recommend outside instructional design support, as applicable.

+ Participate in the creation of a portfolio of learning programs and training paths for skills and career development.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

**KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION:** (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)

+ Bachelor's degree in a learning or business discipline, or certification in Performance Technology, Instructional Design, Adult Learning is strongly preferred.

+ 5 years of experience in instructional design, as well as 3 years in technical/product application training facilitation.

+ Proficient or have strong knowledge of e-learning authoring tools Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or Adobe Creative Suite desired.

+ Excellent analytical skills, and experience using learning management systems (LMS) to drive the delivery of learning solutions.

+ Proven experience as an Instructional Designer or in a similar role applying adult learning principles & methodologies to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content, material/media (audio, video, simulations role play, games, etc.)

+ Skilled facilitator, both in-person and virtually.

+ Working knowledge of UX/UI principles for designing engaging and user-friendly learning experiences.

COMPETENCIES:

+ Acts in a manner consistent with CS' values of People First, Integrity, Solutions Driven, and Agility.

+ Customer Focus: Prioritizes and takes action on the needs of both internal and external customers. Designs and delivers products, services, and value with the customer experience top of mind.

+ Managing through change: Enables the process of change and transition while helping others deal with the effects of change.

+ Problem solving & decision making: Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions.

+ Communication: Effectively and appropriately interacts with others to build relationships, influence others, and facilitate the sharing of ideas and information. Uses tact and diplomacy to navigate difficult situations.

+ Continuous learning: Focuses on personal development to elevate professional knowledge & skill. Applies learning to improve CS learning design & delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** **:

+ None

**Primary Location** : US-NJ-Lebanon

: HR

**Travel** : Yes, 5 % of the Time

**Employee Type:** : Full-Time Regular

**Req ID:** 240007Q