What is this oppportunity?

Change 4 Growth is looking to connect all-star learning and development professionals with local opportunities onsite in the Columbus, Ohio area. We have some awesome engagements coming in the near future and are looking to create a pipeline of talented individuals to help us out.  

What you will do daily as a Change 4 Growth Consultant?

This resource will partner with C4G clients on the execution of Learning Services projects at the clients' location. We are looking for seasoned experts who can strategize, design, and deliver solid training curriculums for large systems implementations, cultural changes, business transformations, process changes, etc.

 

What C4G is really searching for in a candidate?

Educate and Communicate

• Create communication plans to articulate the business case and solution to your audience
• Design and develop job aids, posters, and other print collateral to provide a visual overview of the project or communicate key aspects

Instructional Design

• Translate technical documentation and process flows into easily digestible learning moments
• Interface with SMEs and stakeholders to obtain relevant context and content
• Curriculum planning and execution
• Create course outlines and storyboards to support development
• Fluency in PPT and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience creating system and process training in both instructor-led and eLearning formats

Consultant Mindset

• Self-starter with high learning agility
• Strong communication skills to interface efficiently with project stakeholders
• Build and cultivate enduring healthy relationships with the client
• Highly motivated and able to turn out deliverables with speed and accuracy
• Tactful interpersonal skills – able to motivate SMEs and influence stakeholders
• Quick assimilation into an existing team and able to navigate social architecture of client

Additional Experience needed to hit the ground running:

• BS/BA in Instructional Systems, Learning Design, Instructional Technologies or related field/relevant degree
• 4+ years’ experience in instructional design and curriculum development
• Experience with design/graphics software highly preferred (Photoshop or Quark)
• Familiarity with eLearning authoring tool functionality preferred (Captivate, Flash, Connect/Breeze)
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Retail or Consumer Services environment experience preferred

Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/view/1413406465/

General Summary:

Under the direction of the manager, Human Resource Services (Comp & Prof Dev.), assess, select or create and conduct training,development, and other programs designed to attain strategic objectives of STRS Ohio. Using innovation and influence provide leadership on organizational development including identifying and promoting strategic opportunities needed to improve organizational direction and culture. Enhance associate career development and provide assistance and direction to associates at all levels in the organization with performance, career, and other HR related issues.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - TRAINER 

  

Signature Worldwide is a leader in training employees to deliver legendary customer service while increasing sales. Since 1986, our unique training methodology has provided a measurable ROI for our customers, compelling them to return year after year. 

  

Our corporate office is in Worthington, Ohio, and we are currently seeking an Independent Contractor to work as an Install Trainer. 

  

The ideal candidate views training as an opportunity to enhance employee and corporate performance. The person that joins our team must be dedicated to customer service and believe that work can and should be fun! 

For full job description, visit Signature Worldwide or contact Sharlynn Naylon at sharlynnnaylon@signatureworldwide.com

“Are you an entrepreneur?  Established and successful Columbus based training company is looking for a person interested in becoming part of our company into the future. 

The company serves a variety of clients nationwide and even internationally including students, corporations and other organizations as well as government and military entities.  Our training is primarily instructor-led classes and workshops, however, there may be an opportunity for e-learning development in the future. 

Our training outcomes change people’s lives and your hard work would really make a difference. The ideal person would be currently employed and available to begin to learn the business and conduct some training on a part time basis leading to possible company ownership. 

To be successful in the business you should be comfortable and experienced in being an up-front trainer and comfortable working with a variety of students from middle school kids to corporate and government professionals.  Going forward you would become more involved in all aspects of running a business.  Sound interesting? 

Call Bob at 614-486-2473.  Our communications will be and remain totally confidential.”

Bob James, BSME, MBA

VP Business Development

Advanced Reading Concepts, Inc.

614-486-2473 office

614-578-5208 personal

bob@advancedreading.com

www.advancedreading.com 

Upstart is a fast-growing company revolutionizing how people access credit. We use data science and automation to make smarter lending decisions and help borrowers access credit more easily and faster. Our Operations team is a fundamental part of our mission and growth: customers rate Upstart #1 among online lending platforms. As an Operations Trainer, you will be a key contributor for the Operations team. You will be responsible for developing and implementing training-related initiatives for new Operations employees, as well as providing continuing education to existing employees, via engaging and innovative techniques.

Click link for details:

https://www.upstart.com/careers/10394/apply?gh_jid=1653359

Job Summary

The Senior Manager / Manager, Learning & Development is accountable for the development and delivery of talent development programs, change management initiatives and supports organizational design and development efforts.  Leads a team of Program Managers and Development & Delivery Specialists who are responsible for driving talent initiatives which support the execution of business strategies and enhance performance to deliver excellence. This leader will support, enhance and maintain our high performance culture by delivering holistic talent programs based on the thoughtful assessment, identification, and prioritization of learning requirements. By aligning with key stakeholders, and implementing best-in-class learning practices, this team will show direct impact on our associates and the achievement of our business initiatives.

Position will be filled at the Sr Mgr or Mgr level based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Reporting structure

Reports to the Director, Learning & Development.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads team performance and development. Communicates expectations of individual performance and establishes standards. Sets goals with team, reviews progress and makes changes as necessary. Works with associates to create development plans based on their goals and level of performance. Guides associate behavior by leading with and demonstrating leadership competencies.
• Prioritizes personal and team efforts while eliminating roadblocks. Leverages strengths to align team members with initiatives and to ensure appropriate distribution of work assignments. Re-evaluates team infrastructure regularly to meet the changing needs of the business. Identifies and projects needs to proactively allocate resources.
• Partners with both operational leadership and corporate executives in conjunction with functional HR Business Partners to advance and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Ultimately accountable for the development and implementation of all learning programs that onboard and develop new and existing talent at all levels of the organization.  Ensures content that connects with the adult learner and provides immediate application and retention.  Provides design assistance when needed.
• Leads team members to coordinate needed resources and facilitators to launch and maintain successful programs.
• Leads team to drive consistency, quality, and effectiveness. Ensures initiatives align with the needs and goals of the business as measured by time to competence, associate engagement, new hire retention, and other appropriate measures.  Assists in program evaluation processes and metrics to assess and monitor the effectiveness of programs and their return on investment. Leverages insights to influence change and improvement.
• Keeps current on trends, researches and benchmarks best practices in order to provide innovative solutions. Recommends new technologies and emerging innovations in the learning and development industry and implements solutions that continue to build on Alliance Data's passion for developing talent.
• Continually evaluates development programs against the organization’s business plan and the needs of our internal and external clients.
• Partners with Learning & Development leadership team to build, implement, and manage department strategy roadmaps, ensuring quality and delivery of commitments while adhering to operating budget.

Education/Certifications

Bachelors’ Degree in HR, Business, Adult Education or related discipline.                                                                                                                                                                                           

Work Experience

• Experience in the HR field, leading critical business initiatives
• Proven record of leading high performing teams
• Manager level – 5+ years  leading teams in a high growth, fast-paced, global organization within Learning and Development
• Senior Manager level – 8+ years of leadership experience within Learning and Development
• Demonstrated success leveraging various learning methods, channels and technology, designed for diverse audiences at all levels, including virtual teams
• Experience with the development, design, facilitation and evaluation of learning and development programs
• Experience with Change Management
• Some experience in Articulate, Adobe or other eLearning tools, preferred

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Excellent leadership skills, coaching, feedback and performance management
• Strong professional presence and ability to interact with all levels of leadership, including executive committee
• Skilled in building influential relationships with key internal and external partners
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues succinctly, create and conduct effective presentations
• Flexibility and adaptability; manages ambiguity and change effectively. Serves as an “agent of change”
• Ability to think strategically while linking broader vision to tactical solutions
• Ability to connect key metrics with desired outcomes
• Working knowledge of LMS (Cornerstone, Work Day)

 

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

Flexible work environment, some travel may be required

Direct Reports

3-8 Direct reports

For more information please contact Max Byers max.byers@alliancedata.com

Apply at: https://knowmoresellmore.com/careers

Role:  Instructional Designer (ID) / eLearning Consultant

Location:  Columbus, OH 

Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 4-6 months

Change 4 Growth (C4G) Consulting is seeking an Instructional Designer / eLearning professional immediately to help one of our current clients in Columbus, Ohio on an opgoing project. This resource MUST SIT ONSITE! 

What does a Change 4 Growth Consultant do?

As a consultant, you will partner with the C4G client on their training project at the clients' location. This resource will strategize, create, and execute training curriculums for the client. 

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Project management

• Create and maintain Gantt charts
  
• Task management in Jira (ticketing system)
  
• Regularly communicate status to leads and partners
  

Instructional Design

• Interpret technical documentation and process flows
  
• Interface with SMEs and stakeholders
  
• Curriculum planning
  
• Create course outlines and storyboards
  
• Intermediate PPT proficiency
  
• Intermediate Articulate Storyline proficiency
• Experience creating system and process training in both instructor-led and eLearning formats

Personal Characteristics

• Self-starter with high learning agility
  
• Highly motivated and able to turn out deliverables with speed and accuracy
  
• Tactful interpersonal skills – able to motivate SMEs and influence stakeholders
  
• Quick assimilation into an existing team

Additional Experience needed to hit the ground running!

• BS/BA in Instructional Systems, Learning Design, Instructional Technologies or related field/relevant degree 
  
• 6+ years experience in instructional design and curriculum development 
•  Experience with design/graphics software highly preferred (Photoshop or Quark) 
• Familiarity with eLearning authoring tool functionality preferred (Captivate, Flash, Connect/Breeze) 
  
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) 

Reach out directly to Marina Elliott and apply here

Regional E-Campus Coordinator of Instructional Design

Department:

Regl Dean's Office

Division:

Academic Affairs

Campus:

Hamilton

Posting Date:

04/08/2019

Job Category:

Staff

Position Group:

Unclassified

Job Description Summary:

Job ID: 7011

The Regional E-Campus Coordinator of Instructional Design will collaborate with the E-Campus Director(s) to lead an instructional design team and advance strategic priorities that result in the growth of high-quality online learning opportunities; using data-driven best practices that promote student engagement and retention.

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Provide daily operational leadership for instructional design team to direct performance and productivity while fostering a spirit of teamwork, accountability, and meaningful feedback.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff through the development of online course(s) and programs that demonstrate research-based perspectives to the art and science of instructional design through the production of engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Demonstrate efficiency in managing multiple high-priority project plans, determine strategy and tactics, maintain deadlines, track progress and performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support the assessment process in online programs and courses; perform online and institutional research using analytics, data collection to develop data-driven strategies that advance instructional design initiatives.
• Research, assess, select, troubleshoot, implement and support instructional media and emerging technologies that benefit the university's teaching and learning priorities.
• Produce instructional  and technical publications in a variety of media formats (websites, newsletters, tutorials, guides, videos, etc) that are clear, concise, appropriately detailed, and value-added by diverse audiences of faculty, staff, and students.
• Cultivate constructive relationships including diplomatically and proactively handling challenges, questions, or conflict, while successfully generating symbiotic solutions through collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth mindset by engaging in continuous investigation of emerging technologies, pedagogies, and leadership best practices through educational opportunities; professional publications or presentations; advancing personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Two (2) or more years experience of team leadership experience in instructional design, educational technology or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years applying learning theory and pedagogy to develop instructional design strategies with advanced use of learning management system tools and production of online courses.
• Cultivate collaborative team culture with advanced written, oral communication and group facilitation skills.
• Initiate and prioritize work with exceptional project management and productivity skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with passion for the learner experience, and dedication to quality.
• Strive to be challenged, innate curiosity for learning, embrace change, adapt to new technology and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and use data to communicate progress and seek new approaches to challenges with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using and/or supporting accessible technologies; knowledge of online learning regulatory and compliance agency requirements including: UDL, ADA, Section 508 compliance, FERPA,and other applicable laws, rules and regulations related to online learning.

Position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field of study.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education leadership and supervision of instructional design teams and processes.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in software to design media elements included in e-learning production software such as audio, video, animation, simulation, and self-developed graphics.
• Quality Matters Certified Peer Review/Master Reviewer.  

Hours Per Week/Percent Time:

40 hours / 100%

Work Hours/Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00; evenings and weekends possible

Duration:

12 months

Temporary:

Yes

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

Date to Begin Screening:

04/17/2019

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, List of Three References, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Inquiries may be directed to Julie Straub at jstraub@miamioh.edu

Application Types Accepted:

Unclassified

Criminal Background Check Required:

Yes

Post Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Examination:

No

For more information and to apply, go here: https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=7011

PURPOSE:

The Director of Learning and Development is responsible for creating and delivering learning and development programs for the Victoria’s Secret field organization. S/he will work with business leadership to translate store and brand priorities into a strategic learning and development framework and to facilitate the timely and effective execution of key learning initiatives. Advance the service and selling culture and product expertise of 40,000+ associates through the design, development and execution of learning programs and support tools, in order to support business objectives and the desired customer experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGY

– Strategy development of multi-faceted learning agendas based on business goals and objectives that advance the culture and the capabilities of our sales organization

– Identify and take action on pertinent internal and external customer insights through educational programs

– Drives the team to develop innovative, engaging, and challenging learning designs that improve service and selling capabilities and product expertise

– Influences and drives alignment with Store Operations leadership

– Leads and drives the stores learning and development budget in partnership with stores finance team

– Innovates around learning technology and learning management system for the field organization.

EXECUTION

– Plan and drive execution of all aspects of education development including needs analysis, design, development, and evaluation

– Implement large scale learning agendas across multiple units and audiences with a focus on service and selling mindsets and skills

– Oversee multi-media production of learning designs included, but not limited to digital, web, video, print, and audio

– Collaborate with subject matter experts to maximize potential to achieve learning objectives

LEADERSHIP

– Influence and partner with merchant and store ops leadership to create educational strategies that support large scale initiaives

– Influence, gain buy-in, and align subject matter experts on the learning strategies, communicating the impact learning through various business metrics and results

– Coach others on projects outside the scope of the team to ensure educational integrity and consistency of messaging

– Motivate and develop direct reports to achieve higher levels of quality, innovation, and personal achievement

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

– 10 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management role leading a training function

– Recent experience with e-learning and distance learning technology required

– Demonstrated ability to drive results through learning

– Ability to influence others

– Experience in implementing complex, multi-unit, multi-audience learning programs

– Superior written communication, facilitation and presentation skills

– Proven track record of talent identification, development, and retention

– Established ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously in a spontaneous, fast- paced environment, with excellent orientation to the details

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Organizational Development, or related field. Master’s degree preferred

For more information and to apply, go here: https://careers.lb.com/job/9236282/director-learning-development-reynoldsburg-oh/

Instructional Design Consultant

Link for description and to apply: https://ofcc.ohio.gov/Opportunities2#126674-consultants-lists