Director, Instructional Design

About the position

Reporting to the Vice President, Training, the Director, Instructional Design will play a pivotal role in the building and refinement of StriveTogether’s online learning portfolio. In this role, the instructional designer will be responsible for the creation, implementation and improvement of engaging and effective eLearning modules, lessons and courses designed to build the competencies and skills of place-based partnership staff and partners to improve outcomes and create equitable systems in their community.

Director, Instructional Design

About StriveTogether
StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes with the Cradle to Career Network, made up of nearly 70 communities across the country. StriveTogether provides resources, best practices and processes to give every child every chance for success.

The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins.

About you

You are a champion of race equity, committed to ensuring all children succeed regardless of race, socioeconomic status or zip code. You’re a relationship person. You believe in the power of eLearning to enact change and possess a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking that makes it so that you are always on the lookout for innovative eLearning tools and strategies. You have a knack for translating complex topics into digestible, learner-centric content that is both engaging and impactful. Collaboration is second nature to you. You thrive when you work with others, leveraging their experience and expertise to enhance the quality and reach of the eLearning content that you are creating. 

About the position

Reporting to the Vice President, Training, the Director, Instructional Design will play a pivotal role in the building and refinement of StriveTogether’s online learning portfolio. In this role, the instructional designer will be responsible for the creation, implementation and improvement of engaging and effective eLearning modules, lessons and courses designed to build the competencies and skills of place-based partnership staff and partners to improve outcomes and create equitable systems in their community.

Responsibilities and duties 

Course Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of cohesive and comprehensive eLearning offerings across various modalities (eLearning, hybrid and in-person offerings)
• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and other team members to ensure that learning content meets the needs of the learners and StriveTogether. 
• Design, develop and deploy interactive eLearning content using authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Captivate) 
• Convert existing in-person training materials into interactive and engaging eLearning content.
• Ensure all eLearning content is compliant with SCORM and xAPI standards.
• Design and implement feedback mechanisms to ensure content meets learning objectives and user needs.
• Analyze course metrics, course faculty feedback and learner feedback to continuously refine and improve content.
• Ensure all eLearning content is accessible and adheres to ADA guidelines.
• Embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles within all eLearning materials.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Work with a broader training team to align eLearning initiatives to meet organizational goals.
• Stay updated on latest trends, techniques and technologies in eLearning to ensure StriveTogether remains at the forefront of digital learning.

Learning Management System (LMS) Integration:

• Upload, test and troubleshoot courses in StriveTogether’s LMS system, Docebo.
• Maintain and update existing courses and content as needed

Project Management

• Oversee multiple instructional design projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Establish and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the instructional design lifecycle.

Leadership responsibilities

• Model core values through your work
• Conduct regular, scheduled team and one-on-one meetings with all direct reports to hold accountability, provide coaching, give feedback, monitor progress to individual and collective goals, hold spaces for learning, discuss professional development opportunities and collaborate on shared bodies of work.
• Conduct annual Reflection and Continuous Improvement Cycle (RCIC) review including providing a rating and recommending appropriate merit increases and mid-year RCIC review.
• Hold yourself and your team accountable for being good financial stewards, managing risk and using data as a critical input into decision-making. 

Qualifications and skills 

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of lived, related experience, Master’s degree preferred
• 5 or more years of professional experience in instructional, eLearning design with a demonstrated track record leading or supporting large-scale learning projects
• Expertise in a variety of eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate and others.
• Strong foundation in adult learning principles, instructional design theories, eLearning and assessment methodologies
• Believes deeply in championing race equity and committed to ensuring all children succeed regardless of race, socioeconomic status or zip code
• Ability to mentor or lead junior team members
• Exceptional project management skills with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Approximately 10% travel required

Position details

This is an exempt position with a salary range of $81,000 - $122,000 (min - max). StriveTogether offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. This position may work remotely or out of our headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Benefits, perks and flexibility

Time Away

• Sick, vacation, personal, floating holiday/wellness day, bereavement, jury duty
• 11 paid company holidays and a paid winter break the last week of December
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after seven years of employment
• Paid time off to vote 
• Caregiver time off

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• $2,500 annual HSA contribution for users of high-deductible health care plans
• Cellphone and internet stipend
• Competitive retirement plan with automatic employer contribution and match
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Program 

Perks

• Remote work opportunities available
• Choice of Mac or PC for your work computer
• Birthday gift card
• DeskPass access (community desk and meeting room options for remote team members)
• Company credit card for internal expenses

Perks at our Cincinnati headquarters

• Employer paid parking
• Hybrid work model with two work-from-home days each week
• Rooftop deck
• Snacks and beverages
• Dog friendly office

Applications and cover letters are due by February 26, 2024.

StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.