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Cox Automotive Inc. · 3 months ago

Onboarding Facilitator & Learning and Design Specialist

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

Cox Automotive Inc. is one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country, and they are seeking an Onboarding and Learning Design Specialist to join their Learning and Performance Solutions team. This role is responsible for facilitating Technician Orientation and creating educational materials to enhance the learner experience while ensuring effective learning design practices are applied.

AutomotiveDigital MarketingE-CommerceMarketing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitation: creates, leads, and administers the weekly facilitation of customized onboarding materials in support of Technician Orientation (in-person and virtual) that welcomes, values, and empowers each new team member with the skills, knowledge, and resources to get up-to-speed quickly, maximize engagement, and increase team member retention

Ambassadorship: serves as the local subject matter expert for new team members to promote a healthy culture, answer questions, and provide support on internal tools, resources, and applications

Continuous Improvement: develops relationships with leaders, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and Technician Orientation participants to incorporate feedback and build continuous quality improvements into the learner experience

Record Management: creates, organizes, and maintains all learning objects, training sessions, educational records, and reporting for inclusion within Learn@Cox, and maintains and revises all training documents, records, evaluations, and certifications for team members; plus coordinate recertifications, updates, etc., as appropriate

Needs Assessment: collaborates with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs and performance gaps within Fleet Services, and conducts analysis and observations to gather insights into learner requirements

Curriculum Design: designs and develops curriculum, course outlines, and instructional plans that link learning objectives with organizational goals. Organizes content into logical sequences and selects appropriate instructional strategies and resources to support learning outcomes

Instructional Material Development: creates instructional materials and resources; including presentations, guidebooks, job aids, and multimedia content to support teaching and learning activities. Develops interactive eModules, videos, simulations, or other multimedia assets to boost learner engagement and retention

Instructional Strategy Selection: selects and applies effective instructional strategies and learning theories to design engaging and impactful learning experiences. Considers factors such as learner characteristics, learning styles, and the intended learning outcomes when designing instructional activities

Technology Integration: integrates technology tools and digital resources into instructional design to enhance learning experiences. Leverages our internal learning management system, authoring tools, multimedia software, and educational apps to deliver content, facilitate communication, and track progress

Assessment and Evaluation: develops assessment tools and evaluation methods to measure learner progress and assess the effectiveness of instructional materials and strategies. Designs summative assessments, analyzes assessment data, and uses feedback to refine instructional design and improve learner outcomes

Professional Development: stays updated on facilitation trends and instructional design best practices through professional development activities such as workshops, conferences, webinars, and online courses. Networks with other professionals in the field to share knowledge and expertise

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborates with subject matter experts, Learning and Performance Solutions team members, and other stakeholders to design and deliver effective learning experiences. Communicates timelines, milestones, and updates to stakeholders and actively seeks feedback to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and learner needs

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Instructional DesignAdobe SuiteLearning Management SystemFacilitationProject ManagementServant LeadershipTrucking Industry KnowledgeMechanical InclinationCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of three years of facilitation and instructional design experience with proficiency in Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom), Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive, Vyond, Articulate (Rise, Storyline), Canva, SmartSheet, Collosyan

Diverse portfolio of accomplishments using learning technologies; including instructor-led, web-based delivery, and personal devices (iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptop). Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their instructional design work

Experience in the creation and maintenance of learning objects in a learning management system (LMS)

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in varying stages of implementation while adhering to timelines, strict quality standards, and a strong attention to detail

Must have experience creating and owning a full start-to-finish training program

Candidate enjoys working in a high energy and fast paced group

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a team environment

Obsessed about the learner experience

Possess a Servant Leadership mindset

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Training and Development, Educational Technology, Instructional Design (ID), Business Administration, or related fields preferred

Common knowledge of the trucking industry; fleet maintenance or other transportation experience in automotive/trucking is preferrable

Mechanical inclination strongly preferred, either professional or enthusiast competency