Instructional Design Specialist, Sr - Hartsfield Jackson Airport

Instructional Design Specialist, Sr - Hartsfield Jackson Airport

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$51,035.56/yr - $64,138.53/yr

Salary range: $51,035.56 - $64,138.53
Posting expires: 11/14/2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION And CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
The Instructional Design Specialist, Senior is a role within the Organizational Development unit of the Department of Human Resources. As an Instructional Design Specialist, Senior, this individual is responsible for taking an active role in the development of programs to equip employees with the necessary tools for development in current and future advancement. This individual will be expected to design and develop curriculum content, training materials, training modules, and job aids, in support of the staff of the City of Atlanta/Department of Aviation.

This individual will develop curricula to be used by the training facilitators and training participants and is expected to work with subject matter experts for their expertise and input to ensure content accuracy, as applicable. This is a highly experienced professional who will be expected to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation within a specified deadline and timeline, and will utilize adult learning principles to develop all instructional materials.

In addition, this individual will use strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills, analyze and improve existing processes, drive needs/gap analysis to improve deliverables and learning outcomes for internal/external customers, employees and stakeholders.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from Sr. Training Manager/Organizational Development Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses needs assessment tools to identify need for and determine effectiveness of educational programs.
• Interacts with functional organizations/business units to develop specifications for content courses
• Analyze assessment and evaluation results to drive design/development improvements
• Course development using established instructional design and assessment models in a variety of modalities (instructor-led, blended learning, virtual instructor-led, Micro-learning, Webinars) and delivery platforms
• Structure existing content for best learning experience by end-user, e.g., instructor-led or e-learning
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content
• Analyzes and improve existing processes
• Drive change through need/gap analysis, focus groups, etc.
• Research, recommend and implement creative design/development improvements
• Partner with internal and external teams to drive strategic improvements
• Create follow up assessments to determine effectiveness of course material created and presented (ROI)

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned
Uses independent judgement and discretion in handling organizational emergency situations, determining, and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting

• Curriculum Development or Instructional Design background/experience
• Comprehensive e-learning and classroom design and facilitation skills
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to learning solutions
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to self-manage multiple development projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to define and document processes
• Ability to manage large strategic projects
• Ability to foster and create strong working relationships
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong organization and Time Management skills
• Ability to interface with wide variety of skill levels
• Ability to develop advanced training courses

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
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