Talent Development - Instructional Design

Job Description

This position is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of a diverse set of learning and development programs and materials. This position supports instructional design and delivery at the enterprise level. Develop and deliver training for associates and leaders at all levels of the company. Use creativity of thought to identify the best delivery method to match the need; this could include in-person training, e-Learning, training materials, etc.Success in this role will require the ability to build relationships quickly and establish strong credibility. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with an ability to communicate with people at varying levels of the organization will be important.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do

• Collaborate and consult with business line leaders to understand identified training and development needs and determine the best training delivery method relative to the need.
• Establish learning objectives and create knowledge check or assessment questions including situational or scenario-based questions that contribute to mastery of learning objectives.
• Determine the best visual communication layout and design for training materials to enhance the learning and development of employees.
• Connect with HR Business Partners serving internal clients and subject matter experts to understand their needs, determine optimal learning, and development strategies.
• Coach and facilitate train-the-trainer sessions for business line trainers helping them to enhance their skills for successful delivery of the training programs.
• Establish and communicate reporting metrics and project dashboards which provide quantifiable gauges regarding the delivery, effectiveness, and alignment of training programs.
• Assist with the development and delivery of internally branded leadership development program.
• Act as system administrator for Learning Management System (LMS). Assign courses via LMS and monitor completion of those courses as required for compliance purposes.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the areas of instructional design, learning, talent development, or training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Previous experience working with enterprise learning management system(s) desired.

What We Offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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