Summary

The eLearning Associate designs and develops eLearning events and products that position AIHA as a leader in providing innovative learning experiences to OHS professionals. The eLearning Associate is a core contributor to growing and enhancing AIHA’s eLearning portfolio, which includes online conferences, webinars, rebroadcasts, live and asynchronous self-study courses, and OnDemand recordings. The Associate works closely with internal project teams and subject matter experts in a project-based role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Development

• Design, develop, and author highly effective, results driven eLearning products to support the learning and development needs of OHS professionals and other target audiences.
• Engage/collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and SMEs to conduct needs analysis; identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps of a targeted audience. Define learning objectives, modalities and expectations.
• Create prototypes, storyboards, and design documentation that effectively communicate design.
• Leverage appropriate instructional strategies based on content type, learner attributes, delivery platforms, and business need.
• Develop detailed design plans, which include key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve objectives.
• Clearly articulate rationale for learning approaches based on sound learning science, adult learning principles, and web accessibility standards.
• Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to support projects from initiation to project delivery.

• Effectively utilize design models such as ADDIE, SAM, and design thinking.

• Work independently to meet deadlines while coordinating with and soliciting input on materials from subject matter experts; develop relationships and work with the subject matter experts to validate course design and content
• Use assessment tools & solicited feedback to evaluate training effectiveness
• Keep informed of new technologies impacting operations and strategies to ensure current and effective learning content

Financial Responsibilities

• In coordination with Program Director, develop and execute entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to online education to ensure financial success
• In coordination with Program Director, develop accurate projections, monitor income and expenses, and ensure the maintenance of accurate and detailed records

General

• Pursue professional development opportunities to stay apprised of innovative and emerging techniques, platforms and methodologies in the eLearning and adult education fields.
• Other duties may be assigned.