About this role
We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations . Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace . HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.
WHO WE NEED
- We are currently seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing engaging and effective e-learning programs, as well as creating and updating training materials for our organization.
- The instructional designer will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training programs that meet the needs of our employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education related field or equivalent.
- 2 years of experience in instructional design.
- Strong understanding of instructional design theory and adult learning principles.
- Experience with e-learning development tools like Articulate Storyline, Captivate, or similar software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Become an Instructional Designer [Certificate of Completion] Camtasia Essential Training: The Basics [Course Complete] HCSS LMS Implementation Course [Complete] Articulate Storyline [Intermediate] Video Editing [Intermediate] UX/UI Design [Novice] HTML & CSS [Novice] LMS [Intermediate] Vyond [Novice] Role
Responsibilities
- Design and develop e-learning modules, courses, and curriculum using comprehensive instructional design methodologies and a multifaceted media approach to enhance training delivery.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and update training materials, including learning modules, instructor guides, participant materials, and assessments.
- Conduct needs assessments with all the necessary stakeholders to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
- Analyze and evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations and action plans for improvement.
- Create engaging instructional materials that help learners achieve the learning objectives while ensuring consistency and adherence to brand and style guidelines across all training materials.
- Collaborate regularly with subject matter experts and conduct product research to define and document high potential learning objectives.
- Practice successful project management by facilitating all stages of the ADDIE process from analysis to evaluation.
- Consult with internal stakeholders to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and strategies.
- Develop content that optimizes customer learning paths and business roles, regularly redesigning and updating to ensure it meets learner’s needs and product advancements.
- Partner with training specialists and subject matter experts to help transform instructor-led courses into high quality blended learning utilizing innovative and effective eLearning tools and instructional strategies, increasing efficiency of content creation and learner retention.
- Assist in developing metrics that communicate the effectiveness and impact of learning programs, as well as identifying emerging systems or product needs for internal and external customers.
- Provide assistance to learning software stakeholders by occasionally setting up learning assets or troubleshooting bugs encountered by contributors or users as needed.
- Serve as a resource for internal customers, providing guidance and documentation on how to effectively utilize our educational offerings.
- Travel
Requirements
- 5-10% potential travel for customer visits or conferences
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees.
- We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work.
- Some of the benefits and perks we offer include: Flexible hybrid schedule Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off Employee Resource Groups ( ERGs ) that foster connection and inclusion On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
- Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards 401(k) with a 5% company match Coverage for employee professional development and wellness And more!