Business Development Consultant 3 (Instructional Designer)
Location: Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay: $40-$43/hr + PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) Match
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and business-driven Business Development Consultant 3 to support digital learning initiatives that drive user adoption, performance improvement, and business results. This role will partner with stakeholders, SMEs, and project teams to assess learning needs, develop role-based learning solutions, and create engaging digital learning experiences.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Corporate Training, or Education, along with experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate content development and improve learning effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct learning needs analysis and identify performance gaps
- Translate business needs into effective learning solutions and role-based learning pathways
- Design and develop eLearning content, job aids, videos, and digital learning assets
- Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, vendors, and project teams to ensure learning aligns with business objectives
- Utilize AI-enabled tools and workflows to accelerate content creation and maintenance
- Support learning management system (LMS) administration, reporting, and content management
- Evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements
- Manage project timelines, stakeholder inputs, and deliverables across multiple initiatives
- Support change management and adoption efforts related to new learning programs
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and gather learner feedback to improve content and outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Education, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Corporate Training, or a related field
- Experience conducting learning needs analysis and performance consulting
- Experience developing role-based curriculum and digital learning content
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Experience working in agile, project-based, or cross-functional environments
- Ability to handle ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs
Preferred Skills
- Articulate Rise 360 and/or Storyline 360
- Clipchamp or similar video creation tools
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- AI-assisted content development tools
- SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
- Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or learning analytics/reporting tools
- Azure DevOps or similar project management platforms
- Experience creating job aids, learning guides, and multimedia learning assets
What Makes Someone Successful
- Strategic thinker who can connect learning initiatives to business outcomes
- Strong collaborator who builds trust with stakeholders and SMEs
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- High attention to detail and quality
- Adaptable and comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
- Passion for continuous improvement, learning innovation, and emerging AI technologies
Nice to Have
- Portfolio showcasing eLearning courses, instructional design work, videos, job aids, or training materials
- Experience supporting digital transformation, adoption, or enablement initiatives
- Background in corporate learning, business learning, public education, or workforce development programs
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