Employee Training & Development Specialists

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design, develop, and deliver engaging digital learning experiences for staff and faculty. The role blends multimedia production, graphic design, and instructional design to create effective learning resources.

Working with instructional designers and subject matter experts, you will produce videos, infographics, interactive modules, and short online courses while ensuring accessibility and usability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 4 years of related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalent) plus 2 years.
• Experience developing multimedia content for employee training, professional development, higher education, or corporate learning.
• Experience creating animated explainer videos, instructional videos, infographics, and online micro-learning modules.
• Familiarity with e-learning tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience using animation platforms such as Vyond for instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and edit multimedia content including videos, graphics, infographics, GIFs, and other digital assets.
• Develop interactive learning experiences, including scenario-based activities and simulations using e-learning tools.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and training team members to define project requirements, establish deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Translate complex policies, procedures, systems, and concepts into accessible visual explanations, scenarios, and learning activities.
• Ensure multimedia materials meet learning objectives and accessibility standards.
• Incorporate accessibility features, including captions, transcripts, appropriate color contrast, and other accessible design practices.
• Review and test digital learning materials for visual consistency, functionality, accuracy, usability, and technical quality.
• Maintain organized project files, reusable design assets, templates, and multimedia resources.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate multimedia formats and visual approaches based on project goals, audience needs, and available resources.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and production quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of multimedia development processes, templates, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Training and Development.

Skills

Multimedia content development

Graphic design

Instructional design

Project coordination

Accessible design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in multimedia design or related field

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Vyond

Job description

Job Title

Employee Training & Development Specialists

Working Title

Training and Development Specialist

Requisition Number

PRN46649B

Open Date

10/30/2026

Close Date

11/13/2026

Pay Rate Range

$55,000-$60,000 DOE

Contract Type

Full Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Shift

Day

Location

Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Department

02520 - Service Delivery & Training

VP Area

President

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Type

Benefited Staff

Job Summary

The Training and Development Specialist supports the design, development, and delivery of engaging digital learning experiences. This role combines digital content development, multimedia production, and graphic design. This position reports to the Associate Director of Training and Development and will be part of a larger training team that designs, develops, and implements training programs for university staff and faculty.

The Training and Development Specialist works collaboratively with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and training team members to develop visually compelling and instructionally effective learning materials. The role creates and maintains digital content, including animated and instructional videos, infographics, interactive learning content, short online courses, and other training resources.

The individual in this role translates complex information, policies, systems, and processes into clear visual explanations and learner-centered experiences. This position balances visual creativity with instructional purpose, usability, and accessibility while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

A successful candidate has experience using graphic design, video editing, or digital content development software; strong visual design skills, including an understanding of layout, typography, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy; and strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

This is a full-time position that requires working in the office in Salt Lake City, Utah three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and edit multimedia content, including animated videos, instructional videos, graphics, infographics, GIFs, and other digital assets.
• Develop interactive learning experiences, including scenario-based activities and simulations, using e-learning authoring tools.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and training team members to define project requirements, establish deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Translate complex policies, procedures, systems, and concepts into accessible visual explanations, scenarios, and learning activities.
• Ensure multimedia materials support established learning objectives and are appropriate for the intended audience.
• Incorporate accessibility features, including captions, transcripts, appropriate color contrast, and other accessible design practices.
• Review and test digital learning materials for visual consistency, functionality, accuracy, usability, and technical quality.
• Maintain organized project files, reusable design assets, templates, and multimedia resources.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate multimedia formats and visual approaches based on project goals, audience needs, and available resources.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and production quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of multimedia development processes, templates, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Training and Development.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in multimedia design, graphic design, digital media, instructional technology, communication, educational technology, or a related field; or equivalency.
• Experience developing multimedia content for employee training, professional development, higher education, or corporate learning environments.
• Experience creating animated explainer videos, instructional videos, infographics, and online micro-learning modules.
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or After Effects, or comparable tools.
• Experience using animation platforms, such as Vyond, or similar tools for creating instructional videos and scenario-based learning content.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Contact Information

University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: [phone] By Email: [e-mail]