Training Program Manager/Instructional Designer Job ID 6135 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview:** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is operated by Stanford University as a contractor for the United States Department of Energy Office of Science. SLAC is a leader in exploring frontier questions of science. Our facilities are used to uncover scientific mysteries from the workings of subatomic particles to the structure and function of matter, to the nature of the cosmos with the potential to improve life for all of us. SLAC's mission to conduct world-class research in high energy physics, synchrotron radiation, advanced accelerator physics, and particle astrophysics/cosmology. SLAC is looking for an experienced training program manager / instructional designer to develop web-based training and manage the catalog of Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Division courses in support of the lab's scientific mission. **Your specific responsibilities will include:** + Design, develop, and maintain Web-Based Training (WBT) and Instructor-Led Training (ILT) modules. + Develop and test web training materials to ensure SCORM conformance and section 508 compliance. + Review and improve our current catalog of courses and develop new training curriculums as needed. + Work with subject matter experts and the line to evaluate and assess training needs. + Translate skills and knowledge identified from training needs assessments into learning objectives and performance measures. + Design, develop and produce multimedia training material, including video-based training material and interactive web-based training material. + Work with program managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to Interpret DOE, OSHA, and SLAC lab policies to ensure training compliance. + Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and training material. + Coordinate with vendors to provide specialized training that is not provided by our in-house experts. + Assess and recommend technology-based training development and delivery tools. + Identify and recommend/implement improvements to SLAC's training programs and processes, including, the SLAC training website, SLAC's training applications, the Cornerstone training portal, and WBT courseware and authoring tools. + Forecast training needs, establish training schedules, track the provision of training, and makes process modifications as needed. + Keep abreast with research and training technologies that enhance the ROI of SLAC's training. + Maintain relationships with other training organizations within the DOE complex to benchmark training and processes and share resources. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. + Demonstrated effectiveness in consulting with, business partners and subject matter experts to assess learning needs and recommend high-impact e-learning solutions and learning curricula. + Demonstrated proficiency in applying instructional design theory, models, and best practices. + Demonstrated proficiency using instructional design tools such as learning project plans, design documents, learning hierarchies, storyboards, prototypes, etc. + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all members of a learning team, vendor partners, and business partners to create a learning environment that is service oriented, supportive, engaging and effective for adult learners. + Demonstrated proficiency and experience in industry standard tools such as authoring tools, digital, graphics media, audio, animation, and video production tools to create impactful courses. + Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly convey learning content in a manner that engages learners and improves learning retention rates. + Experience integrating online learning courses/certification programs with one or more learning management systems. + Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals at all levels of an organization. + Demonstrated skills in project management of learning development projects involving eLearning authoring, audio, video, and text production and post-production. + Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. + Ability to collaborate in a team situation; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population. + Familiarity with assessment tools, surveys, focus groups, and data gathering methodologies. + Expert level experience with WBT authoring software such as Articulate Storyline + Experience with Microsoft Office Products **In addition, preferred attributes include:** + Experience with the development and delivery of environment, safety and health course curriculum + Graduate degree in Instructional Design or related field + Extensive project management experience and the ability to manage projects in parallel. + Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator + Experience using Learning Management Systems to deploy and administer WBT (Cornerstone LMS, SCORM Cloud, PeopleSoft ELM preferred) **SLAC Employee Competencies:** + Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. + Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. + Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. + Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. + Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. + Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages. + Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals. **Physical requirements and Working conditions:** + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. + Travel on campus to various buildings. + Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site, and hybrid work options. **Work standards:** + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu ------------ + Classification Title: Training Coordinator/Instructional Designer/Developer 2 + Grade: J, Job code: 4632 + Employment Duration: Regular Continuing The expected pay range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.