Instructional Designer I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves collaborating with subject matter experts to translate course maps into learning management system (LMS) course sites. The Instructional Designer will develop learning aids such as instructional guides and web simulations to facilitate knowledge transfer. Responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement through quality control and assurance processes, ensuring new and updated courses meet federal and state quality and accessibility requirements. The role also entails conducting needs assessments, designing and developing training for various delivery methods, providing analytical support for training curricula and strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of training materials. Facilitating training classes and presenting to faculty, staff, and students is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in educational pedagogy and educational technology implementation across myriad course delivery modalities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise building with Cidi Lab’s DesignPlus and within Instructure’s Canvas Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SME) to execute the translation of SME course maps to learning management system (LMS) course sites.
• Develops and designs learning aids including, but not limited to, instructional guides and web simulations to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Identifies areas for improvement through Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
• Ensures alignment of new and updated courses and course materials with federal and state course quality / accessibility requirements.
• Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops appropriate classroom and technology-based training to meet organization and individual needs.
• Provides analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished.
• Facilitate training classes or present training to faculty, staff, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level