Instructional Designer II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

4d•$61,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The University of Florida’s Human Resources Department is seeking a collaborative, passionate, and results-oriented instructional designer to join the Training and Organizational Development (T&OD) team. This position will partner with units across UF and members of the dynamic T&OD team to create exceptional learning materials and system support documentation for faculty and staff at UF. By providing ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, the T&OD team’s purpose is to help increase UF employees’ effectiveness—and their ability to contribute to UF’s mission. With a diverse portfolio of programs, courses, certificates, and learning events, T&OD is committed to developing superior training on a wide variety of topics. This position requires a solid foundation in instructional design skills, with the ability to quickly build courses and learning materials. Strong written, verbal, and production skills are essential. A strong commitment to teamwork, along with excellent organizational skills are critical for success in this role.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
A digital portfolio is required for this position. Please include a link for your online instructional design portfolio.
Samples demonstrating your instructional design experience and skills in creating instructional materials (e.g., course modules, e-learning projects, microlearning, training guides, and multimedia content)
Include a brief description of each project, outlining the project goals, your role, and the outcomes achieved
Demonstrated competencies with a wide variety of development tools and technologies such as Articulate Storyline & RISE, Captivate, Adobe Suites, Zoom, MS Teams, and other technology tools
Self-starter, results-oriented
Organized and self-directed, agile
Ability to skillfully interview subject matter experts or conduct research to support the development of instructional content, think critically about the information gathered, and apply insights to achieve the learning outcomes
Working independently and collaboratively to develop course materials and training plans, and seek feedback from other team members
Facilitate training classes for faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

Strong foundation in instructional design principles and adult learning theory
Experience conducting needs analyses to determine effective learning modalities
Ability to create engaging, visually appealing, and ADA-compliant learning materials
Proficiency with e-learning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline & Rise, Captivate)
Skilled in multimedia production using Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Demonstrated success designing training for software adoption and complex business processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interview subject matter experts and synthesize information into effective content
Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
High attention to detail and accuracy in instructional content creation
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience facilitating training sessions for adult learners
Commitment to continuous improvement and evaluating training effectiveness
Digital portfolio showcasing instructional design work (e.g., e-learning, microlearning, guides)

Responsibilities

Conduct a thorough needs analysis to understand the desired outcome or objective to determine the best learning modality for topics
Produce graphically pleasing, easy to understand, and engaging learning materials for adult learners
Design and develop effective, process-driven training materials that support software adoption and/or complex business processes
Creative development using ADA-compliant interactions
Manage time to achieve milestones and implementation deadlines to ensure learners build knowledge, skills, and abilities
Evaluate the effectiveness of training materials to successfully align objectives with the desired outcomes
Manage a wide variety of projects such as online and in-person courses, Zoom sessions, instructional guides, micro-learnings, and infographics with efficient and effective strategies
Create learning materials in a fast-paced team with accuracy and attention to detail
Work on multiple, yet simultaneous, projects that support the strategic goals of T&OD and UFHR
Interview subject matter experts or conduct research to support the development of instructional content, think critically about the information gathered, and apply insights to achieve the learning outcomes
Work independently and collaboratively to develop course materials and training plans, and seek feedback from other team members
Facilitate training classes for faculty and staff

Benefits

The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to quality of life and quality of work, and several other competitive gator perks and rewards.

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