Summary
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. https://www.arc.gov/.
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Clarification from the agency
A Public Trust Background Investigation is required.
Duties
ARC seeks a highly organized and collaborative team player to join our Information Technology Division as an Instructional Designer & Trainer. The processes for applying for grants, selecting, and approving grants and managing grants is highly technical, and involves the use of a customized grants management system (GMS). The system is used both internally by managers and coordinators, and by applicants and grantees. ARC is implementing a successor to its current system, expected to go live in 2025.
Key to the success of the new GMS is providing training for all its users, from first-time applicants to experienced staff working in supervisory roles.
The position will be responsible for designing and delivering training to all ARC staff, state partners and other constituents (including applicants and grantees). This is a diverse group with many levels of educational attainment.
Training will be conducted in person, in classroom or workshop settings, online or asynchronous. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing all coursework and curriculum materials as well as managing all online training communities. They will also be responsible for creating computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboards.
While the primary focus is the new GMS, there will be scope to deliver training in other technical areas on other software, systems and equipment used at ARC.
Responsibilities
- Solid knowledge of instructional theory and instructional systems design, including assessment.
- Strong expertise with curriculum design.
- Adept at designing and creating course materials and content.
- Advanced proficiency with learning and course management systems.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Solid experience with design platforms, such as InDesign.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines.
- Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical analysis.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and to bring an energetic and innovative approach to work.
- Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete and maintain a background check/investigation.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to travel (up to 10%) and must possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field such as an educational institution.
- Master's degree in instructional design, education, or related field strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 solid years of work knowledge with design experience in eLearning.
- Teaching license and classroom experience a plus.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Describe your relevant experience in clear and specific terms. A review of your resume, supporting document such as cover letter, and responses to questions will be used to determine if you meet the qualification requirements for the position.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Required Documents
Resume, cover letter, and responses to questions listed in the online application form.
Other supporting documentation, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: https://appalachianregionalcommission.applytojob.com/apply/xtq9GlpjTo/Instructional-Designer-Trainer-Information-Technology.
Next steps
Once your information is received, you will be sent an automated email reply to let you know we have received your submission. Your resume will be reviewed by the recruiter and/or the hiring manager with the vacancy. You will only hear from Human Resources or the hiring manager if we have questions or are interested in a phone screen or in-person interview. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, it is not possible to respond individually to all applicants.
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