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CDW is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves collaborating with Learning & Development management to design and implement development programs that align with CDW's business goals. Responsibilities include crafting learning solutions, driving design strategy, managing cross-departmental networks, and overseeing stakeholder communication and feedback processes.

Highlights

Lead program management for learning programs, including needs assessment and stakeholder communications.
Utilize instructional design and project management strategies.
Required experience in project management and writing.
Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $97,200 based on experience and skills.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred skills include strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Engage in up to 10% travel.
Manage and maintain curriculum and training resources.
Advise on instructional design best practices.

Instructional Designer Full Description

Instructional Designer

Job ID: R25_00000852

Team: Other

Focus Area: Human Resources

Location: Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Remote Type: Hybrid

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

This position collaborates with the Learning & Development management team to design, develop and implement first-class development programs that support CDW’s strategies and business goals. Scope includes the design, development and implementation of learning solutions for the organization. This role drives and implements design strategy and performance support to maximize coworker capability and productivity. The Instructional Designer creates and leads a cross-departmental CDW-wide network to define client needs and ensure all relevant strategy and process updates are embedded within targeted programs. In addition, the Instructional Designer manages communication, feedback and prioritization processes to ensure alignment with numerous cross-functional stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

Lead program management for learning programs, including needs assessment, feedback and prioritization processes, instructional design and stakeholder communications
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define needs and translate business requirements into performance and learning objectives
Develop curriculum proactively and just-in-time to address business strategies
Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships cross-functionally
Serve as a point-of-contact for program needs across leadership and other departments
Oversee and implement train-the-trainer sessions and ensure just-in-time communications across a dispersed Instructor network
Lead operations, logistics and resource management to include process checklists, job aids online resource portals, learning sequences, participant materials, instructor materials, testing materials, surveys and other resources. Ensure just-in-time access and seamless execution
Develop, manage and execute project management strategies to ensure effective resource allocation, commitment from project team members, timeliness and attainment of business requirements.
Effectively measure and assess participants’ skills and client satisfaction related to provided services. Establish strategies for addressing gaps. Advise on methods and approaches to reinforce skills
Leads development and enhancement of assessment tools ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation
Evaluates solutions effectiveness, identifies and implements enhancements
Select, design and develop learning utilizing a full range of modalities, including physical and virtual classroom, video, digital and social learning techniques
Research, source and recommend solutions for performance improvement addressing knowledge and skill gaps
Identify alternative learning solutions based on existing conditions including effectiveness, quality, cost/benefit analysis
Continuously develop instructional design and project management skills based on leading-edge concepts
Manage and maintain curriculum review process with subject matter experts to ensure up-to-date and relevant content
Collaborate with the leadership team to share best practices and support organizational initiatives
Participate on project teams to design and develop instructional materials
Identify opportunities for continuous program improvement and establish business case recommendations for changes
Maintain an awareness of developments in the learning and development field to ensure that CDW continues to take advantage of best practices
Up to 10% travel

What we expect of you:
Minimum basic requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with 3 years’ experience as a CDW coworker or 3 years’ project management and writing experience OR
7 years' experience in project management and writing

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

Track record of managing an instructional design project from needs analysis through implementation
Work with subject matter experts to build sales and consulting skills as well as technical acumen
Act as an advisor to provide instructional design best practices to others
Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable curricula supporting the continual growth of the organization
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated communication, collaboration and presentation skills
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders, including senior leadership
History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously while engaging a variety of stakeholders across the organization, adapting to the changing needs of the business and meeting deadlines
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Track record of successfully working independently with little direction

Pay range: $70,000.00 - $97,200.00, depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

Original Job Description

Instructional Designer

Job ID: R25_00000852

Team: Other

Focus Area: Human Resources

Location: Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Remote Type: Hybrid

Description

What you’ll do:

Lead program management for learning programs, including needs assessment, feedback and prioritization processes, instructional design and stakeholder communications
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define needs and translate business requirements into performance and learning objectives
Develop curriculum proactively and just-in-time to address business strategies
Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships cross-functionally
Serve as a point-of-contact for program needs across leadership and other departments
Oversee and implement train-the-trainer sessions and ensure just-in-time communications across a dispersed Instructor network
Lead operations, logistics and resource management to include process checklists, job aids online resource portals, learning sequences, participant materials, instructor materials, testing materials, surveys and other resources. Ensure just-in-time access and seamless execution
Develop, manage and execute project management strategies to ensure effective resource allocation, commitment from project team members, timeliness and attainment of business requirements.
Effectively measure and assess participants’ skills and client satisfaction related to provided services. Establish strategies for addressing gaps. Advise on methods and approaches to reinforce skills
Leads development and enhancement of assessment tools ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation
Evaluates solutions effectiveness, identifies and implements enhancements
Select, design and develop learning utilizing a full range of modalities, including physical and virtual classroom, video, digital and social learning techniques
Research, source and recommend solutions for performance improvement addressing knowledge and skill gaps
Identify alternative learning solutions based on existing conditions including effectiveness, quality, cost/benefit analysis
Continuously develop instructional design and project management skills based on leading-edge concepts
Manage and maintain curriculum review process with subject matter experts to ensure up-to-date and relevant content
Collaborate with the leadership team to share best practices and support organizational initiatives
Participate on project teams to design and develop instructional materials
Identify opportunities for continuous program improvement and establish business case recommendations for changes
Maintain an awareness of developments in the learning and development field to ensure that CDW continues to take advantage of best practices
Up to 10% travel

What we expect of you:
Minimum basic requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with 3 years’ experience as a CDW coworker or 3 years’ project management and writing experience OR
7 years' experience in project management and writing

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

Track record of managing an instructional design project from needs analysis through implementation
Work with subject matter experts to build sales and consulting skills as well as technical acumen
Act as an advisor to provide instructional design best practices to others
Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable curricula supporting the continual growth of the organization
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated communication, collaboration and presentation skills
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders, including senior leadership
History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously while engaging a variety of stakeholders across the organization, adapting to the changing needs of the business and meeting deadlines
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Track record of successfully working independently with little direction

Pay range: $70,000.00 - $97,200.00, depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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