Instructional Designer

University of Wisconsin Stout•Madison, WI

7h•$70,000 - $81,885•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs for employees within the Universities of Wisconsin. This position will develop and deliver 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 strong instructional design skills and excellent communication abilities. UW-Shared Services provides payroll, benefits, business services, and reporting services to UW employees and universities. UW-Shared Services exists to standardize processes, consolidate operations, and streamline administrative practices to provide high quality services while improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to providing high quality services, Service Operations brings value to UW institutions by reducing administrative burden and cost, thereby allowing them to invest time and resources into activities which are more central to their mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field OR five (5) years of related working experience
Experience in instructional design using instructional technology to design and develop instructor-led, virtual, and on-demand learning experiences
Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design in a professional work environment.
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

Five (5) or more years of technical training course development and training
Experience creating interactive eLearning content
Experience with a variety of technology including e-Learning platform, like Articulate Storyline, 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
Instructional Design Certificate.

Responsibilities

Develop and write objectives for learning and ensure they are aligned with business documentation and end-user business processes
Facilitate professional development courses including activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum
Work with subject matter experts to develop content, prepare and update specialized instructional materials and assessment tools to align with unit objectives and strategy
Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to support ongoing development and improvement of learning experiences for customers
Review and analyze course evaluation data and determine appropriate action to incorporate feedback
Measures participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy
Serves 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