Responsible for developing and updating workshop, webinar, and self-study collateral on identified topics by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Analyzes and applies trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.

2. Creates effective presentation materials, including slide decks suitable for both in-person and online learning.

3. Visualizes instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.

4. Creates effective learning workbook and worksheet materials.

5. Creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content.

6. Creates supporting material and media.

7. Reviews and updates existing course materials for quality and relevance.

8. Uses set instructional end goals and create content that matches them.

9. Maintains project documentation and course folders.

10. Provides exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.

11. Devises modes of assessment, such as polls or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course.

12. Reviews materials and instructional modality for ADA compliance.

13. Works with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs.

14. Reviews materials and instructional modality for diversity, representation and inclusion.

15. Translates course content into graphics suitable for use by marketing.

16. Serves as workshop moderator as needed to support technology for learners.

Qualifications:

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.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, project management software, Adobe and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

• Previous working experience in curriculum and instructional design.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models.
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Basic HTML and Flash programming knowledge.
• Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio and video scripts.
• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into visual elements, graphics, and infographics.
• Self-management skills; ability to manage projects on deadline with little supervision.
• Basic project management skills.

About CPA.com:

At CPA.com, we empower CPAs and businesses with innovative technology solutions to help them drive sustainable success for their clients and organizations.  We develop the solutions ourselves or in partnership with leading technology providers such as Paychex.com, Bill.com, Lukka, Jirav and Vertex, among many others. 

We’ve established ourselves as thought leaders on emerging technologies and as a trusted business advisor to accounting and finance professionals in the United States, with a growing global focus. Our team works every day to transform accounting practice areas, deliver cutting-edge technology solutions and advance the technology ecosystem for the profession.

What’s life like at CPA.com? Our team members would describe it as innovative, fast-paced, and flexible. We’re engaged—we get involved. We’re accountable—we stand behind our work. We’re collaborative—we thrive on teamwork. We’re authentic—we’re true to who we are. And we’re innovative – we look to what’s next.