Associate Director of Education & Training

Job Description

The Associate Director of Education & Training reports to the VP of Workforce Development. This position is responsible for analyzing, developing and designing education & training products to meet the needs of the glass & glazing industry.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking team leader who has a strong background in instructional design and adult learning best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Development:

Research & Analysis

• Assist VP of Workforce Development to survey stakeholders--NGA member companies, subject matter experts (SMEs), administrators and others--to identify new education and training needs and preferred content and delivery formats. To include surveys, focus groups, needs assessments, etc.
• Analyze existing NGA products to determine what needs updating or replacing and work with SMEs to understand content requirements and learning outcomes.
• Research and analyze existing competing products in the marketplace to help inform product strategy.
• Gather feedback; organize information; provide reports on above.

Product Design & Development:

Instructional Design

• Develop e-learning courses, to include writing scripts, course design in Articulate, SME review
• Design curriculum plans, to include target audience(s), learning objectives and instructional materials

Management

• Supervise Sr. Instructional Designer to meet course development quality and deadline expectations
• Manage subject matter experts for content development
• Manage outside contractors engaged with course and/or curriculum development

Quality Standards

• Set quality standards for ID based on adult learning best practices
• Review final products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and adult learning. Share insights and best practices to drive innovation

General:

• Budget Management: Participate in annual department budget creation; track monthly expenses related to education & training products
• Representation: Represent the organization at conferences and appropriate events to support the development and/or promotion of NGA’s education & training products.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of content development and instructional design experience
• Expert knowledge of Articulate 360 suite, including Storyline, Rise, and Review
• Exceptional job/task analysis, design and writing skills
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
• Strong team management skills
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Highly organized, with exceptional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Prior association or trades experience preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently uses a keyboard to enter or transform words or data
• At trade shows, walks long days and distances; occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel as job requires
• Work is performed in a home office environment where, at the responsibility of the employee, there are few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like

Note: This description outlines principal duties and requirements but is not exhaustive.

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.