Overview:

The Instructional Designer will utilize proven instructional design methodologies to create learning solutions that meet audience learning styles, content topic area, and audience location that adhere to M&T Learning and Development quality standards. Apply adult learning theory and industry-recognized instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) to design, develop, and maintain training content using multiple delivery modes; including blended, facilitator led, and web-based training solutions. In addition, the Instructional Designer will leverage various software development tools to design innovative training delivery methods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Sr. Instructional Designers, Learning Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts to conduct needs analyses for development of overarching training goals, requirements, and specific objectives to develop synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions
• Design and develop text, graphics, animations, simulations, and assessment instruments for training solutions
• Independently creates and manages development timelines and milestones to ensure all requirements are met to achieve project deliverables
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently to service business line requests and manage partner relationships  
• Flexibility to work in an agile team structure
• Ensures writing is intelligible and appropriate for the intended audience 
• Ensures directions for assignments and navigation are clear and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Assures all course components are published to the LMS

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Instructional Design with 4+ years’ experience in training and development or instructional design. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum 8 years’ education and relevant experience.
• Advanced technical writing and editing skills required
• Ability to author and edit content utilizing tools including Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills required 
• Critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills required
• Skills in planning, organizing, and project management required
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a deadline driven environment 
• Manage multiple projects at different stages, while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Experience with Learning Management Systems

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, or Adult Education
• Experience designing and creating web-based and/or video training for adult audiences leveraging Camtasia, Adobe Premier, Audacity, Vyond, and VideoScribe preferred
• Experience in training and development, technology, financial and banking services preferred 
• Provides oversight of work performed by external vendors as needed.
• ATD certification preferred

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $71,985.72 – $119,976.20 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.  The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About Organization

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.