Instructional Designer III

The ANTHC Distance Learning Network is seeking a capable and motivated Instructional Designer (III). This position will work with a highly creative and collaborative team of Instructional Designers (IDs) committed to designing high-quality online learning experiences for health aides, employees and other groups, primarily focusing on healthcare-related topics. ANTHC offers a competitive salary with generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision, PTO, and 12 paid holidays. This position can be remote (if residing in states that qualify) or flexible-hybrid (for Anchorage residents). Join an Instructional Design team that values professional growth, work/life balance, and employee well-being.

Instructional Designer III

Works under general supervision and performs various facets of instructional design and development of projects for the DLN. Manages and coordinates multiple instructional development projects, including all phases of design, production, testing, delivery (learning management systems), revision, and maintenance.

Summary

Under the direction of the Distance Learning Network (DLN) director, performs technical duties related to distance-delivered (e-learning) course design and development.

Responsibilities

Assists in the design and/or development of instructional projects for the Distance Learning Network (DLN), Community Health Services, and other partners. Collaborates with other Instructional Designers, e-learning specialists, faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), project leads, and project-related collaborators (videographer, photographer, etc.), to develop course materials that are original, informative, functional, accessible, intuitive, and consistent with sound instructional design principles. Projects primarily focus on career development, advancing career knowledge, introducing new skills, and continuing education. Participates in project development, including design, production, testing, delivery (learning management systems), and revisions. May work on multiple projects at the same time. Creates materials with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Alaska Native culture.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodology and application.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles.
• Knowledge of copyright/fair use guidelines for instructional/educational material.
• Experience crafting inclusive, diverse content.
• Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Experience communicating effectively in visual, oral, and written form.
• Experience providing and receiving peer reviews.
• Skill in course design/development for e-learning using content development tools.
• Skill in editing/manipulating photos and graphics.
• Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) or similar
• Skill in tracking, organizing, and archiving projects.
• Tools: AirTable, Google Drive, FTP, or similar.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and concepts.
• Knowledge of user experience and web usability principles, including ADA/accessibility.
• Experience designing and developing distance-delivered (e-learning) courses (synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, instructor-led).
• Experience applying current research and theory to the practice of instructional design.
• Experience managing small to medium-scale projects from initiation through delivery with timely task completion while meeting quality standards.
• Experience developing storyboards or other educational assets in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Skill in course design/development for e-learning using content development tools.
• Tools: Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, or other content development tools.
• Skill in editing and reviewing content with attention to design, functionality, accessibility, detail, and accuracy.
• Skill in managing content (editing, updating, administering) within a learning management system (LMS).
• Tools: Moodle, Blackboard or similar.
• Skill in formatting using HTML and CSS (within LMS).
  
  

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit samples of design work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

Preferred Education Qualification

Degree in Instructional Design, e-Learning Design and Development, Educational Technology, Media Design, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Animation, or other related fields.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Instructional Designer III Non-supervisory – Three (3) years of professional experience as an instructional designer, creating online learning modules or related.

Preferred Experience Qualification

Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of experience in instructional design, education, and/or distance learning (e-learning). Experience or certifications related to education, training, online learning, graphic design, user experience/interface design, accessibility/universal design, and training development. Includes leading/facilitating distance-delivered courses and instructor experience working with learning management systems (LMS).

Additional Requirements

Participates in ongoing professional development to stay current with design tools, adult learning trends, theories, and methods, with a willingness to try new ideas to improve the learner’s experience.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Required.

Our Vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Benefits Include

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule with 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start and 12 paid holidays.
• More than 19 Federal healthcare plans with plans for employee, employee plus one, and employee plus family available. ANTHC covers 80% of all health insurance premiums and 100% of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and AD&D.
• 401(a) retirement plan; ANTHC will contribute 3% of your annual compensation to the plan account each year, with up to an additional 5% match with a 6-year vesting schedule.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent care are also available.
• Onsite Child Care is available in a brand new education facility.
• Onsite free gym access. Additional gym, rock climbing wall and salt-water pool available at the Alaska Pacific University for a small fee per semester. Steep discounts on outdoor equipment rentals for your Alaskan adventures!
• Tuition reductions for employees and their eligible dependents at the Alaska Pacific University.
  
  

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.