Instructional Designer - Assistant

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

29d•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer - Assistant is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and evaluation of training and development programs for employees within the Universities of Wisconsin. This position will assist in developing and delivering in-person, virtual and asynchronous learning. Collaborate with various departments to identify training needs, develop content, deliver training, and assess the effectiveness of the training programs. This role requires basic knowledge of instructional design skills, adult learning principles and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field OR one (1) year of related working experience in a business setting
Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design principles in a professional work environment to develop and deliver in-person, virtual and asynchronous learning.
Knowledge of or ability to learn complex business processing to design and develop learning experiences
Effective written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated skill and experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of technical training course development and training for employees
Experience in instructional design using Articulate 360, Captivate or similar tools to design and creating interactive eLearning content
Experience with a variety of learning technology including learning management systems, and online conference technology, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Basic knowledge of graphic design elements and techniques to create useful and meaningful visuals
Planning, organization, and project management skills
Knowledge of Workday or other ERP application fundamentals
Experience working in the public sector or higher education

Responsibilities

Assist in developing objectives for learning and ensure they are aligned with business documentation and end-user business processes
Assist in facilitating professional development courses including activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum
Assist subject matter experts in developing content, prepare and update specialized instructional materials and assessment tools to align with unit objectives and strategy
Assist with needs assessments and evaluations to support ongoing development and improvement of learning experiences for customers
Assist in reviewing and analyzing course evaluation data and determine appropriate action to incorporate feedback
Assist in measuring participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy
Assist others to serve as a subject matter expert, point of contact, and communicates with program affiliates, audiences, and stakeholders providing information and guidance on adult learning materials and standards