Human Kinetics

Role Description As a member of the E-Learning and Assessment Department, the Instructional Designer I is the ProdDev expert responsible for applying learning science and other related disciplines to the design and development of learning products. These products may include comprehensive ancillary suites supporting textbooks as well as standalone digital courses and other instructional offerings that provide high-quality learning experiences for instructors, students, and professionals seeking information about physical activity and sport. Working collaboratively with authors, subject matter experts, editorial staff, and publication services partners, the Instructional Designer I leads the instructional design of these products. Essential Functions - Lead the instructional design and development of assigned learning products, including standalone digital courses and instructional offerings to support textbooks. - Act as primary contact person for authors, acquisitions editors, editorial staff, and other HK staff on assigned projects. - Collaborate with acquisitions staff, editorial staff, authors, and other stakeholders to conceptualize projects during the acquisitions or writing stages. - Provide acquisitions staff with accurate guidance about the time and cost required to implement project objectives. - Develop prototypes or proofs of concept when appropriate and provide examples from inside or outside of HK to show possible approaches to meeting project objectives. - Develop clear and effective author or subject matter expert writing instructions for instructor- and student-facing ancillary materials. - Analyze textbook content, learning activities, assessment materials, and descriptions of media across assigned learning products. - Articulate recommendations that improve engagement, effectiveness, accessibility, and instructional alignment. - Ensure assigned ancillary or course projects demonstrate sound instructional structure and organization. - Provide instructional feedback to authors and subject matter experts when needed. - Collaborate with editorial staff to ensure ancillary cross-references are integrated within the book. - Review marketing promotional copy as requested to ensure descriptions of ancillaries are accurate. - Collaborate with ELAD Project Lead and editorial staff to ensure milestone dates for ancillary projects align with textbook schedules. - Identify items that need permission in assigned materials and collaborate with Production Editor or Permissions Manager. - Ensure projects are properly revised, accurate, and complete before initiating the copyediting phase. - Select or conceptualize media elements that appropriately support instructional objectives. - Build and refine a wide range of learning products using established departmental tools, templates, procedures, and guidelines. - Consider evolving accessibility guidelines for digital content during production stages. - Make corrections and revisions accurately based on reviewer comments and product testing. - Contribute to HK's profitability by working productively and ensuring assigned project timelines and budget expectations are met. - Suggest improvements to ELAD processes or systems to increase efficiency. Secondary Functions - Write well-written, discerning test items to assess comprehension/mastery of course learning objectives. - Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the instructional design process. - Keep informed of publishing technology and educational technology trends. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, information systems, sport sciences, or a related field required. - A Master's advanced degree in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development preferred. Requirements - 2+ years of professional experience in instructional design or learning product development. - Demonstrated knowledge of learning design principles grounded in cognitive psychology. - Experience designing instructional materials aligned with defined learning objectives. - Experience collaborating with authors, subject matter experts, or cross-functional teams. - Familiarity with digital accessibility guidelines and standards for online content. - Experience using instructional design tools, content development software, or learning management systems. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $51,200-$70,000, with an expected starting salary between $51,200-$62,000, based on experience and qualifications. - This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work. - Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce and welcomes BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply. - Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. - Learn more about our perks and benefits here .

Role Description As a member of the E-Learning and Assessment Department, the Instructional Designer I is the ProdDev expert responsible for applying learning science and other related disciplines to the design and development of learning products. These products may include comprehensive ancillary suites supporting textbooks as well as standalone digital courses and other instructional offerings that provide high-quality learning experiences for instructors, students, and professionals seeking information about physical activity and sport. Working collaboratively with authors, subject matter experts, editorial staff, and publication services partners, the Instructional Designer I leads the instructional design of these products. Essential Functions - Lead the instructional design and development of assigned learning products, including standalone digital courses and instructional offerings to support textbooks. - Act as primary contact person for authors, acquisitions editors, editorial staff, and other HK staff on assigned projects. - Collaborate with acquisitions staff, editorial staff, authors, and other stakeholders to conceptualize projects during the acquisitions or writing stages. - Provide acquisitions staff with accurate guidance about the time and cost required to implement project objectives. - Develop prototypes or proofs of concept when appropriate and provide examples from inside or outside of HK to show possible approaches to meeting project objectives. - Develop clear and effective author or subject matter expert writing instructions for instructor- and student-facing ancillary materials. - Analyze textbook content, learning activities, assessment materials, and descriptions of media across assigned learning products. - Articulate recommendations that improve engagement, effectiveness, accessibility, and instructional alignment within established timelines and budget parameters. - Ensure assigned ancillary or course projects demonstrate sound instructional structure and organization. - Provide instructional feedback to authors and subject matter experts when needed. - Collaborate with editorial staff to ensure ancillary cross-references are integrated within the book. - Identify items that need permission in assigned materials and collaborate with Production Editor or Permissions Manager. - Ensure projects are properly revised, accurate, and complete before initiating the copyediting phase. - Select or conceptualize media elements that appropriately support instructional objectives. - Build and refine a wide range of learning products using established departmental tools, templates, procedures, and guidelines. - Consider evolving accessibility guidelines for digital content during production stages. - Make corrections and revisions accurately based on reviewer comments and product testing. - Contribute to HK's profitability by working productively and ensuring assigned project timelines and budget expectations are met. - Suggest improvements to ELAD processes or systems to increase efficiency and promote innovation. Secondary Functions - Write well-written, discerning test items to assess comprehension/mastery of course learning objectives. - Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the instructional design process. - Keep informed of publishing technology and educational technology trends, developments, tools, and techniques. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, information systems, sport sciences, or a related field required. - A Master's advanced degree in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development, or related field preferred. Requirements - 2+ years of professional experience in instructional design or learning product development. - Demonstrated knowledge of learning design principles grounded in cognitive psychology and related disciplines. - Experience designing instructional materials aligned with defined learning objectives and assessment strategies. - Experience collaborating with authors, subject matter experts, or cross-functional teams in the development of learning materials. - Familiarity with digital accessibility guidelines and standards for online content. - Experience using instructional design tools, content development software, or learning management systems. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $51,200-$70,000, with an expected starting salary between $51,200-$62,000, based on experience and qualifications. - This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work. - Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce and welcomes BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply. - Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. - Learn more about our perks and benefits here .

The full salary range for this position is $83,900 to $106,800 per year. We expect to hire in at a salary range between $83,900-$95,000. Human Kinetics is headquartered in Champaign, IL. This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work. Remote workers may not reside in the following locations: CA, CO, Washington, D.C., HI, MA, Montgomery County, MD, MN, NM, NY, RI, & WA. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the application process. *Learn more about our perks and benefits here: https://us.humankinetics.com/pages/human-kinetics-compensation-benefits-information Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply. Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at 217-403-7543. Human Kinetics Compensation & Benefits Information Our compensation philosophy is to value the contributions of all HK employees and to reward exceptional performance exceptionally. To do that, we provide a standard increase to all HK staff, and we award merit increases and bonuses to people who make extraordinary contributions to the work we do. Job Summary The ERP Business Analyst II at Human Kinetics (HK) has a direct impact on the operational success of the business. Operating from the IT Department, the ERP Business Analyst II supports, maintains, and advances HK business processes by defining and suggesting improvement of systems involved in end-to-end business processes—from product development and procurement through fulfillment, invoicing, and financial reporting. The ERP Business Analyst II works across several technologies and disciplines, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, EDI, E-Commerce, SQL databases, SharePoint, and CRM. This role blends business process expertise, technical system understanding, and cross-functional communication. The analyst translates business requirements into ERP configurations, reporting solutions, and integrations while ensuring data integrity, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals. Essential Functions Design and configure solutions within HK's ERP framework to support business process improvement. Provide daily support for internal ERP users, documenting resolutions within our helpdesk system. Analyze root cause of issues and design corrective and preventive actions. Provide ERP support for all facets of the business. Serve as primary interface for projects and requests involving the ERP vendor. Perform data gathering, root cause analysis and performance trend analysis to develop appropriate process changes. Work with DBAs to support data syncing, data warehouse population and data feeds from the ERP to external applications. Function independently based upon a solid understanding of specific business processes and functionality of the HK ERP. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in business processes, methods, tools, and resources. Properly document changes and additions as well as document/maintain existing processes, code, work instructions and other key functions. Assist and advise business users and IT team adhering to HK's Code of Cooperation. Provide a professional “Customer Service” attitude that has a high focus on sense of urgency. Analyze usability and manageability of business processes. Provide systems/staff support on business intelligence/data analysis reporting in Power BI reports. Communicate professionally at all levels of the organization regarding technical issues and solutions. Mentor, train and support ERP Business Analyst I position. Work with IT leadership in planning and implementation of projects. Secondary Functions Maintain HK's compliance with EDI standards, especially related to purchase orders (850 specification), purchase order acknowledgements (855 specification), invoices (810 specification), and advanced shipping notices (856 specification). Serve as a secondary backup to the Applications Analyst and DBA teams as needed. Required Education 4-year degree in Information Technology, or equivalent training and experience Six Sigma training or Kepner-Tregoe problem-solving and decision-making training or something similar Preferred Education Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central certification (MB800) strongly preferred or expected within the first year. Power BI and Power Platform certifications are considered a plus and supported as part of professional development. Required Experience 4 years of ERP support and maintenance 4 years of business and data analytics 4 years of analyzing and documenting business processes Ability to write SQL queries, or basic data querying logic High level of proficiency with MS Office and Power BI reporting 2 years of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) experience 2 years of experience with Microsoft Business Central Understanding of change management and process mapping Preferred Experience 4 years of experience with Microsoft Business Central 4 years of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) experience Required Competencies Effort Integrity Resourcefulness Respect Stewardship Teamwork Systems thinking Customer-focused mindset Technical expertise and usage Ability to follow a structured process for diagnosing and resolving complex problems High level of critical thinking ability Excellent communication and translation skills between technical and non-technical stakeholders Job Demands Office Equipment Frequent phone and computer use. Occasional use of a copier. Mental Demands Frequent problem solving, decision making, data interpretation, organization, and reading/writing skills required. Working Conditions Indoor office environment. Physical Demands Frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, Responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Credit Card Security This position has access to sensitive customer and employee data and must comply with all policies and procedures designed to keep that data from being compromised.