RU Training @ Roosevelt University in Chicago

Welcome to the RU Training Job Board!

The RU Training job board has a new format as of fall 2019. Here you will find job and internship opportunities submitted by our current students, alumni, and blog subscribers only. If you have an opportunity you would like to post here, please forward it to Kathy Iverson kiverson@roosevelt.edu

Climate Pros

Looking for a Sr. Instructional Designer to join our growing L&D Team. Fast paced, quickly growing company looking for someone with passion for collaboration, curation, driving projects to completion and adult learning.

Job Summary:
The Senior Instructional Designer will work with business leaders, department heads and subject matter experts to identify, design and develop materials for training and performance support programs that support organizational learning. Curation of existing materials to leverage for use in the development and deployment of learning that align with, and drive business goals and objectives.

Design and development of web-based and blended training programs using multimedia technology and eLearning authoring tools. Drive projects from inception to completion in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Ensures that solutions developed, and content uploaded into LMS, meet Climate Pros standards and training guidelines.

Facilitate training to introduce ID / CD tools to Subject Matter Experts. Contribute in the finding of new solutions through collaboration, brainstorming, and research.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Gap Analysis and Business Process Identification 

• Partner with Department Leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to capture business processes and workflows to improve speed to proficiency.

Instructional Design 

• Plan, organize and develop Climate Pros training materials (eLearning, blended and instructor-led programs) that support organizational learning using multimedia technology and authoring tools.
• Document detailed course design with superior organizational and project management skills with ability to DRIVE projects to completion.
• Link Job Task Analysis to course objectives to ensure courses meet the requirements.

Content Development 

• Leverages tools and technology to organize existing information and materials to develop training materials according to Climate Pros’ standards, guidelines and needs.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement 

• Researches, tests and compares new technology, tools, and ways of working that support continuous improvement in the development and deployment of training programs and new ways of working.
• Tracks and analyzes training programs by examining learner’s satisfaction levels, proficiency testing, and job performance. Provides instruction and guidance to trainers.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Systems Design, Human Performance Technology, Adult Learning, or related field.
• 5+ years working experience in L&D space and a strong passion for ID and CD work.

Click here for the full Job Description and online application: Climate Pros – Sr. Instructional Designer

Aspen Dental Managemet Instructional Temporary Postion in Instructional Design

This position was submitted by one of our alumni. If you would like more information or to apply, please contact Anne Rigby at anne.rigby@aspendental.com

Information about the position from Anne: I recently took a job at Aspen Dental Management in the west-west loop area (address below), and am leading a team of six instructional designers as we develop curriculum in various media to support both Aspen Dental dentists and the office staff that support them.

This resource would start as a temp but with the possibility of a move to permanent.  S/he/they would need to be located in Chicago. Initially, they would be putting SCORM wrappers on compliance courses and loading them to our current LMS. They would also help us as we rebrand, compile, and test e-learnings and other learning objects as we load and test them in our new LMS.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has recently completed or will soon complete their Roosevelt T&D degree
• Can start soon
• Wants to work at 40 or close to 40 hours (we could consider at 20-30 hours now, if they want to move to full time by midyear)
• Is passionate about L&D
• Is familiar with Articulate (preferably 360 but if not, an ability to learn it quickly)
• Has had some experience or classroom experience with online video and elearning
• Prior use of LMS a plus, but not necessarily required
• Is detail-oriented and checks their work
• Is comfortable learning new things quickly
• Has an interest in learning and being challenged
• Is comfortable with a rapid pace of work
• Is comfortable working with using multi-location meeting softwares such as Zoom, Team, etc – as half my team in in Syracuse, NY
• International students must have Visa/I-9/paperwork approval to work in U.S.

Curriculum Developer: Contract Postion at IManage

Apply through LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1692285525

Summer 2020 E-Learning Design Intership

Here is the link: https://careers-shure.icims.com/jobs/1359/e-learning-design-intern/job?mobile=false&width=1329&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

Also, please note this internship may lead to a full-time position.

E-Learning Internship at Shure Incorporated

At Shure we have an incredible 12 week paid internship program with a flexible start and end date, this year we have over 70 internship opportunities. I am reaching out to you because this summer our Shure Audio Institute group is hiring an E Learning Design intern. They are looking for undergrad or graduate students who are passionate and pursuing a degree in Instructional Design. The Shure Audio Institute has had an intern the past two summers and have hired them both full time.

Roosevelt students can learn more about the role and apply here.

Instructional Design position at Kronos: https://www.kronos.com/why-kronos

• https://careers.kronos.com/careers/JobDetail/Instructional-Designer/20874
• Who should apply: those looking for a remote position with 1-3 years of experience in instructional design
• A recent MATD grad with at least 1 year of ISD/E-learning experience
• A current MATD student with at least 3 years of ISD/E-learning experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of E-learning authoring tools

Job Search Tools

If you are actively seeking a new position, below are recommended search tools that you may find helpful.

General Position Announcements

Indeed https://www.indeed.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/jobs?trk=single_cta_js_link_17_03&src=go-pa&veh=google_job-mktg_s_cid_756496029_tid_kwd-25857976117_k_%2Blinked%20%2Bin%20%2Bjob_dev_c_crid_289667527640_namer

Training and Development only

ATD Job Bank https://jobs.td.org/

Instructional Technology Jobs in Academia

https://www.higheredjobs.com/