Instructional Designer - Assistant

Position Title

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.

Job Duties

• Aid in developing objectives for learning and ensuring 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.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop 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.
• Absorb course evaluation data and determine appropriate actions to incorporate feedback.
• Measure participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy.
• Support others as a subject matter expert, point of contact, and communicate with program affiliates, audiences, and stakeholders providing information and guidance on adult learning materials and standards.

Work Location

The office location is located at 660 West Washington, Madison, WI. An in-office requirement is expected three (3) days per week, and two days may be worked off-site/remote. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.

Key Job Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Aid in developing objectives for learning and ensuring 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.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop 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.
• Absorb course evaluation data and determine appropriate actions to incorporate feedback.
• Measure participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy.
• Support others as a subject matter expert, point of contact, and communicate with program affiliates, audiences, and stakeholders providing information and guidance on adult learning materials and standards.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Contact Information

To receive full consideration, applicants are required to apply online and provide in PDF format a Resume and Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications. Questions may be addressed to angie.koppen@uwss.wisconsin.edu.