Content Development Director Jobs in Springfield, IL

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in local schools governance supporting quality public education.

Job Title and Classification: Director, Full-Time, E1

Position Information
Department: Training Development
Reports to: Associate Executive Director, Outreach, Training &
Events
Office Location: Springfield, IL.

Departmental Mission/Vision/Goals
The vision of IASB Training Development department is that all boards and board
members have the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead and govern effectively.

Position Summary
The Director/Online Learning for Training Development is primarily responsible
for working with Training Development and the Outreach & Training departments
to create, design, layout, and publish member training content for the IASB
Online Learning Center. Additionally, the Director will create, design, layout, and
schedule production for print materials related to select member workshops and
training events and help oversee the Joint Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel
panels and Friday Focus Workshops.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Create, design, produce, update and maintain content and materials
for the Online Learning Center and member workshops and training
events:
o Create, layout, design, and maintain content in Articulate Storyline
and publish to the Online Learning Center
o Layout, design and maintain print materials and PowerPoint
presentations for select IASB workshops.
o Produce digital learning content in compliance with IASB style
standards and brand guidelines
Support and enhance the Associations creative capacity to deliver
learning content to members.
o Seek new ways to create and deliver digital learning to members
o Prepare digital content (audio, video, graphics, and text) for
delivery to members
Oversee the Joint Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel Panels and
Friday Focus Workshops. Provide content and materials leading up
to the Joint Annual Conference for presentations assigned to
Training Development staff, including contact with presenters,
producing handouts, and packing materials.
Serve as direct supervisor to Administrative Assistant, Training
Development
Attend the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago annually and
performs duties as assigned, including oversight of the Sheraton
panels and events.
Create and maintain the regular event and training email to members
Provide general departmental support as needed.
Practice reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Participates in appropriate professional development as needed.
Attend occasional meetings outside the office that may require overnight
travel.
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. A minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or trade
school;
2. Experience in online learning content production and delivery via a
learning management system
3. Experience in creation, design, and layout in desktop publishing

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. A self-starter able to work independently.
2. Creative thinker; ability to explain concepts using digital tools and
solutions
3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
4. Expertise with desktop publishing programs and design (e.g., Articulate
Storyline, Adobe InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop)
5. Expertise with Microsoft office programs Word, PowerPoint, Excel and
Access.
6. Understanding of audio/video/graphics digital formats
7. Excellent team, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of members, and colleagues. .
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to be able to lift, move and safely handle
boxes and materials up to 25 pounds; to be able to occasionally stand for
extended periods; and to be able to hear and speak as necessary to perform the
functions of the position.
Conduct Standards
The highest of moral and ethical standards is demanded in accordance with the
IASB Staff Standards and Staff Core Values. Employee conduct standards and
other aspects of employment are addressed in the IASB Employment Handbook.
DISCLAIMER
This job description may be changed at any time and is not a contract with the
individual employee(s). IASB retains its right to change this job description and
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The mission of IASB Training Development department is to provide a
comprehensive training program that enables boards of education to govern
effectively.