Instructional Design position at Sedgwick

From: Bill McKinney

Applicants should follow the application procedures outlined in the Careers section of our website. Thanks so much

https://www.sedgwick.com/careers/Pages/default.aspx

Instructional Design Consultant

CLAIM YOUR FUTURE AS A GREAT PERFORMER!

Providing both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere, Sedgwick has a strong commitment to its colleagues and its clients. If you are seeking a place where you can do great things for those whose lives you touch while maximizing your own career possibilities, Sedgwick is the place for you. As the largest and most innovative Third Party Administrator in the claims industry and the first and only TPA to receive both recognition as the Best TPA in America and the coveted Employer of Choice designation, we invite you to come be a part of our team and, “Claim Your Future.”

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design complex training courses and materials in compliance with the process of learning using eLearning tools; to assist with organizing and conducting training using a webinar tool; to assist internal and external customers with complex learning strategies; and to test learning deliverables ensuring performance improvement in line with business goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs courseware and course certification in compliance with company process of learning.
Ensures course developers outside of Sedgwick University (SU) are in compliance with company process of learning.
Creates and maintains pre-, post-, and behavioral change assessments within each course; uses data to provide statistical proof that course objectives are being achieved.
Creates tools and processes ensuring ongoing consistency of learning content resulting in the successful achievement of operational and business objectives.
Consistently researches technology and media options for effective adult blended learning.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization’s quality program(s).
Travels as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Baccalaureate degree in Instructional Design or Education from an accredited college or university required. Certified in Adult Learning methodologies, Instructional Design or eLearning technology required. Courses in executive leadership or industrial/organizational psychology preferred (MBTI).

Experience
Six (6) years training experience (including e-learning) and course design required; claims management experience preferred. MS/MA degree may substitute for three (3) years of required experience. Advanced knowledge of instruction design-related tools required.

Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of all aspects of Adult Learning, including analyzing performance needs, designing training materials including e-learning content, instructing/facilitating, evaluating training, and coaching the application of training Good knowledge of human performance technology and consulting Knowledge of author ware products
Good knowledge of e-learning theories and technologies
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Advanced implementation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple, time sensitive priorities meeting internal and external customer needs Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

William McKinney | Sedgwick University
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Direct 901-415-7757 | Fax 901-415-7610
Email william.mckinney@sedgwickcms.com
http://www.sedgwickcms.com | The leader in innovative claims and productivity management solutions
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Summer Opportunities with IDT Memphis

See the following information for a few opportunities to extend your learning this summer. First of all, we are offering our EdTech Summer Showcase as an extension of the T3 Workshops offered during the school year. This will be an excellent chance to gain new perspectives on technology integration from educators just like you! Secondly, we are offering a number of educational technology courses online this summer. See the information and links below to learn more.

EdTech SUMMER SHOWCASE (T3Memphis.org)

Join us on Thursday, June 19th, for the EdTech Summer Showcase at the University of Memphis. This event will be hosted by the Instructional Design and Technology program and will feature outstanding Mid-South teachers demonstrating ways that they effectively integrate technology and learning. Each presenter will spend 5-minutes showcasing their innovative use of technology followed by 5-minutes of Q&A with the audience. Discussion groups and reflection time will also be incorporated in this experience. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to gain new ideas for your classroom.

This event is free-of-charge and open to all educators; however, seating is limited so register early.

We look forward to your participation in this outstanding professional development opportunity!

EdTech Summer Showcase 2014* (FREE event)
June 19th, 2014
9:00-12:00 (breakfast served at 8:30)
IDT Studio, (Ball Hall 320)
University of Memphis
Register Here

*Attendees will receive a certificate of completion from the IDT program. These certificates may be added to your portfolio as an indicator of professional growth. Some schools and districts accept these as CEU credit.

SPECIAL TOPIC SEMINAR

IDT 7078: Making Thinking Visible with Technology (MTVT)

This is an online graduate course offered at the University of Memphis. It is based on the research and teaching framework from Project Zero at Harvard University. In this course, you will have an opportunity to: investigate the principles of Visible Thinking; explore strategies for making students’ thinking visible; consider how innovative technologies can elicit evidence of student understanding; and design lessons and instructional materials that enable students to make their thinking visible.

To learn more about the IDT 7078 course, download the flyer here.

EdTech COURSES

Other online courses* offered this summer include:

  • IDT 7061: Technology Integration in the Classroom
  • IDT 7062: Introduction to Computer-Based Instruction
  • IDT 7063: Seminar in Instructional Computing
  • IDT 7064: School Change and the Internet

*Completing all four of these courses also qualifies you for a Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis.

To view descriptions for these courses, view the IDT course descriptions, or contact the program coordinator Dr. Carmen Weaver at carmen.weaver@memphis.edu for more information.

IIS CSAL project

IDT students,

If you would like to be involved, please contact Whitney.

From Whitney Baer:

Good Afternoon! I work in the IIS as a Project Coordinator on the CSAL grant. Our portion of the grant focuses on creating lessons in reading comprehension for illiterate adults.

As part of each lesson, we are responsible for creating a 90 second "refresher" of the content that the learners will be exposed to by their human teacher in a session. We have been given the lesson content by our collaborators in Toronto. We need to edit this content to the most essential points that can be summarized in about 90 seconds. We would like this "refresher" to include a short video highlighting the important points and terms.

Andrew Olney and Art Graesser suggested that I contact you to see if you might have any interested students who would want to be a part of the CSAL project.

Thanks so much!

Whitney

Whitney Baer

(whitney.baer@gmail.com)
901.678.3885

On-line Intern for Student Affairs

University of Memphis’ Division of Student Affairs is seeking an intern to support our increased on-line services to students. The intern will assist in the development of a Student Affairs landing page for on-line services, combining information from the following departments:

– Adult and Commuter Services

– Career Services

– Commencement

– Counseling Center

– Disability Resources for Students

– Educational Support Programs

– Multicultural Affairs

– Student Conduct

– Student Health Services

– Student Leadership & Involvement

– Wellness (Student Health & Counseling and Campus Recreation)

The intern will create an interactive site with materials such as TOM Talks (which need to be scripted and filmed), and will develop other creative ideas to engage students with the various materials and departments.

A stipend of $1,500 is payable upon delivery of the finished product, expected in Aug, 2014.

contact:

Stephanie Blaisdell, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Student Development

University of Memphis

221 JW Brister Hall

Memphis, TN 38152

901-678-5426; FAX: 901-678-5425

s.blaisdell

Pathways to Participation for Preservice Teachers

Pathways to Participation for Preservice Teachers has been published this month. This report features insights from Dr. Carmen Weaver and Dr. Trey Martindale.  Dr. Weaver and Dr. Martindale worked to connect preservice teachers with mentors in the field through web-based platforms through the TLINC grant. Several organizations in DC are reading the paper with interest, including CAEP and Achieve. 

You can read the full report here: http://home.edweb.net/pathways-participation-preservice-teachers/