University of Arkansas-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Little Rock, AR

The Instructional Development Specialist I (IDS I) is part of the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI) team and reports to the Assistant Director of Instructional Design, Education Program. This role involves creating educational content in both print and digital formats aligned with the Institute’s programs, contracts, and grant requirements. Collaborating with senior team members, the IDS I co-leads the development of training courses and curricula for healthcare professionals, patients, and the public while gaining experience working with subject matter experts and stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and establish learning objectives. Responsibilities include producing e-learning modules, webinars, in-person instruction, videos, and other educational resources. The IDS I utilizes adult learning principles and instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM, ensuring best practices are applied across projects. The IDS I works under the guidance of the Assistant Director and senior team members to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. They apply project management principles to their daily tasks and provide technical support for teleconferences. Additionally, they edit and manage video content for the Institute’s Learn On Demand learning management system.

  • Works under the direction of the Assistant Director and senior team members to develop training courses and curricula for healthcare professionals, patients, and the public. This involves collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to conduct needs analyses, determine effective delivery methods, establish learning objectives, create storyboards, write scripts, and develop educational content for various instructional products, including e-learning modules, webinars, in-person training, and videos.
  • Incorporates project management principles, adult learning methodologies, instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM, and 508 accessibility standards to ensure high-quality outcomes that address the needs of adult learners. Uses various software products, including Adobe Suite, Articulate Storyline, Articulate RISE, VYond, and WordPress.
  • Collaborates with education team members to provide technical support for teleconferences and manage video content within the Institute’s learning management systems. Responsibilities include offering technical support during teleconferences, editing videos, and maintaining existing content.
  • Contributes to marketing efforts for conferences and teleconferences by creating digital and print content and capturing photography and video footage to create highlight reels.
  • Works as part of a team to assist with training programs and seminars as needed.
  • Maintains resource files on all project work.
  • Collaborates on marketing strategies and provides limited graphic design support, such as web graphics, flyers, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, education, communication, or related field plus three (3) years of experience in adult learning program development or instructional design required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop print and digital content for both large and small audiences in a clear and concise manner.
  • Familiarity with learning management systems such as Blackboard or similar applications.
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and adult learning principles.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Articulate Storyline and Articulate RISE, VYond (or other animation software), WordPress, other video editing and/other video editing and/or graphic design experience.
  • Master’s degree in instructional technology, education, communication or related field.
  • 3 or more years of experience in adult learning program development or instructional design.
  • Project management certification.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, project management, graphic design, and video or photography skills.
  • Teaching web-based learning, faculty development, curriculum development, health care education, case-based learning, and technical support experience is preferred.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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