Digital Instructional Designer

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

3d•$56,030 - $81,243•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Instructional Designer for the Unlimited Potential Initiative (UPI) Training Academy works with the program director and other UPI staff leading the coordination and implementation of the Training Academy, ensuring the development, alignment, and delivery of high-quality training content to support community school technical assistance. This role oversees the content development process by identifying, engaging, and collaborating with internal staff and external subject matter experts, and ensures all materials are designed, developed, and published in a consistent format within the Canvas (or other) platform.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Valid Class E driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in digital instructional design or developing and coordinating adult online learning or training programs.
Experience working with instructional design tools or Learning Management Systems (e.g., Articulate Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms).
Experience working in education or community schools.
Previous experience digitally designing online professional development content in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and rooted in adult learning principals.
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage timelines, workflows, and collaboration across both internal teams and external partners to lead multiple contributors toward project goals.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic support to statewide community schools by identifying opportunities to bridge university resources with local school needs.
Collaborate with leadership (Program Director and Technical Assistance Managers) to ensure Training Academy content aligns with statewide priorities and university-assisted community school initiatives.
Partner with the Technical Assistance team to support statewide development efforts, contributing to presentations, conferences, and high-level convenings.
Oversee the end-to-end development of Training Academy materials, managing workflows between internal staff and external subject matter experts (SMEs).
Curate and standardize training content to ensure all modules reflect evidence-based practices and provide consistent support across all regions.
Design and disseminate technical assistance documents and project updates to streamline communication and enhance learner comprehension.
Ensure instructional alignment between in-person training sessions and digital Training Academy modules for a cohesive learner experience.
Lead the implementation and administration of the Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas), ensuring all content is formatted for accessibility and user-friendliness.
Maintain quality control across the platform to ensure a consistent look, feel, and navigational flow for all published materials.
Deliver individualized professional development and technical support to partners, guiding them on how to effectively utilize Training Academy resources.
Manage project timelines and workflows to ensure content is finalized, vetted, and ready for platform integration.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the evolving needs of the program.