Senior Instructional Designer

First Student, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in instructional design or training roles.
  • Advanced proficiency with enterprise authoring and media tools.
  • Strong skills in learning consultation and stakeholder management.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-functional learning initiatives.
  • Design scalable learning programs aligned to organizational priorities.
  • Recommend comprehensive learning strategies beyond traditional training.
  • Develop blended learning solutions, including eLearning and job aids.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to create learner-centered experiences.
  • Diagnose performance needs in partnership with senior leaders and SMEs.
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders across various initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment, including remote options.
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Inclusivity-focused workplace with legally compliant language standards.
  • Engagement in high-visibility learning projects affecting organization wide.
  • Potential travel opportunities to foster industry connections.
Full Job Description
  • The Senior Instructional Designer leads high-impact, cross-functional learning initiatives and serves as a trusted learning consultant to business leaders. This role focuses on designing programs and learning strategies, not just individual courses, and plays a key role in shaping enterprise learning direction.
  • Job Description
    Major Responsibilities
    Enterprise Learning Design
    • Lead complex, cross-functional learning initiatives across various functional areas.
    • Design scalable programs and learning journeys aligned to organizational priorities.
    • Recommend learning strategies beyond training (process, performance support, enablement).

    Content Development & Support
    • Design and build blended learning solutions including eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, and job aids.
    • Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex content into learner-centered experiences.
    • Apply evaluation strategies aligned to business needs.
    • Applies inclusive, legally compliant language standards when developing training.

    Collaboration & Learning Operations
    • Partner with senior SMEs and leaders to diagnose performance needs.
    • Influence scope, approach, and priorities based on learning expertise.
    • Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across initiatives.

    Advanced Production & Quality
    • Serve as a production-capable designer for complex or high-visibility solutions.
    • Ensure alignment to enterprise design standards and measurement practices.

    Organizational Agility
    • Operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.
    • Manage multiple concurrent priorities with shifting timelines.
    • Flex into additional enterprise learning initiatives as business needs evolve.
    • A proven self-starter trusted to deliver results independently in a remote, low-oversight setting.
    • Performs other duties as assigned that support enterprise learning initiatives, program evolution, and strategic learning priorities as business needs change.

    Minimum Education or Certifications Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, or related field.
    • 7+ years of experience in instructional design, training, or related roles.
    • Advanced proficiency with enterprise authoring and media tools.
    • Strong learning consultation and stakeholder management skills.

    Minimum Experience or Skills Required
    • Proven and demonstrable working experience in designing, delivering and measuring adult learning modules built to achieve specific learning objectives.
    • Experience managing the implementation of complex projects (though need not possess formal project management credentials, e.g. PMP certification)
    • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft® software applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
    • Working knowledge of Skillport, and/or other Learning Management Systems.
    • Proficiency in virtual learning delivery platforms, such as Zoom.
    • Ability to work within a team structure, collaborating closely with colleagues and operating interdependently to achieve assigned tasks.
    • Exceptional communication skills - both written ad oral
    • Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail and organization
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent time management skills.
    • Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced, changing environment.
    • Experience with transportation industry is a plus.
    • Coaching certification a plus.

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
    • Must be willing to travel up to 25%


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