Associate Director Of Elearning, Training & Development

We seeking a highly skilled Associate Director of eLearning Design and Development who will be responsible for bringing pioneering innovation to, and overseeing the design, development, and implementation of curriculum (eLearning, webinar, and supporting in-person) through close collaboration with leadership, subject matter experts, and external company executives. This person will ensure the continuous delivery, monitoring, and review of curriculum, as well as the learner's journey, supported by their professional expertise and continuous learning by actively researching current trends and making recommendations consistent with the company mission and goals. This opportunity is hybrid and requires going onsite in Burbank, CA.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Creates curriculum design standards based on proven methodologies, pioneering innovation, and emerging technologies that enhance best practices and result in high quality learning experiences.

* Provides expertise (critique and coach) on effective curriculum design and assessment methodologies appropriate for adult learners of all education levels.

* Ensures the learner's journey is impactful from beginning to end and supports an environment that influences learning.

* Establishes and implements the appropriate metrics to use for the evaluation of training effectiveness.

* Collaborate with other departments, including Information Technology Project Management on all technical issues that affect curriculum.

* Manages Curriculum Development Department to deliver courses on schedule, meeting project milestones from initiative to completion.

* Ensures the curriculum is designed for a diverse, multi-lingual audience and is flexible to complete through a variety of learning paths across multiple platforms and devices (i.e., mobile delivery or apps).

* Ensures curriculum is aligned with learning objectives/outcomes and exhibit best practices for visual and interactions that supports adult learning.

* Maintains a current knowledge of curricular trends and research, reporting findings and making recommendations or changes when appropriate.

* Cultivates a positive relationship and two-way communication with stakeholders; identifies and understands the needs, wants, and expectations of stakeholders, whether internal or external; delivers products and services that meet stakeholder needs.

* Creates an environment that embraces change and helps others accept new ideas.

* Able to act in solving complex problems while exhibiting professional judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason; able to use a systematic approach through analysis of complex problems and evaluation of alternate solutions.

* Explores and recommends professional learning opportunities for the department staff.

* Ensure all project documents are safely archived following project completion.

* Maintains project confidentiality when appropriate.

* Work with Instructional Design Manager, and other appropriate staff to recruit, train, cross-train, educate, evaluate, and set individual development and team goals for direct reports.

* Oversee and assist with various projects as requested by the Director, Training.

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

* Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles.

* Ability to effectively manage employees engaged in developing curriculum that requires a high level of efficiency and accuracy.

* Proficiency in multiple eLearning development tools and Learning Management Systems.

* Ability to manage employees working remotely in multiple locations and time zones.

* Ability to set clear objectives and measurements to ensure employees are productive and provide the highest levels of quality.

* Ability to maintain and enhance established processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

* Exceptional leader with strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and analytical skills.

* A deductive thinker who thrives by leading and thinking in the 'big picture' rather than as an individual contributor.

* Effective organization and time management skills with multiple projects.

* Knowledge of Unions preferred.

* Knowledge of OSHA (California and Federal) regulations, ANSI, NFPA, and other regulatory standards preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

* High School diploma or equivalent required.

* Bachelor's degree required.

* Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Experience

* 10+ years of professional leadership, managing eLearning/microlearning programs blended with in-person and webinars.

* 10+ years of experience in training/education and creating adult eLearning/microlearning programs.

* Experience developing safety and compliance-related training preferred.

Please email your resume to May Mullen at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.