Instructional Design Specialist

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning seeks an Instructional Designer II to contribute to course development and production for adult learners at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL.

The position collaborates with Subject Matter Experts, aligns content with learning objectives, produces instructional assets, and supports video/interactive media across projects. A Master’s with experience or a Bachelor’s with broader experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of relevant experience.
• Strong editing and instructional design skills; experience with adult learning, professional development, and online learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to align content with learning objectives.
• Review content and apply adult learning theories to improve content presentation for the target audience.
• Produce documentation such as scripts, storyboards, production notes, transcripts, and supporting resources.
• Assist in pre-production, production, and post-production of videos and other assets for courses.

Skills

Editing

Instructional design

Adult learning

Communication

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job no: 541558
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department: 18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

Classification Title:

Instructional Designer II

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Job Description:

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought, skill, and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities:

Course Development:

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to align content, activities, and/or assessments with learning objects, course goals, and any appropriate competencies and standards.
• Review content and use research and adult learning theories to provide suggestions of how content can be presented for the target audience.
• Ideate activities for engagement that are developmentally appropriate and ensure that content follows the outlined templates and scope of work.
• Collaborate with the Video Production and Graphic Design teams to create, review, and refine educational assets.
• Assure content is grammatically correct and adheres to APA guidelines, as appropriate.
• Review content and materials and edit/revise for improvements as necessary.
• Maintain daily communication with the Learning Experience Design Manager.
• Assist with updates to visual identity and platform migrations as necessary.
• Consult with Subject Matter Experts on assessment and learner engagement activities, providing guidance as necessary on Learning Management System features to support adult learners.
• Adhere to established processes, schedules, and deadlines.
• Collaborate across project teams to ensure that any content improvements are identified, documented, and addressed.
• Attend meetings and focus groups as requested.
• Participate in planning and delivery of promotional presentations, conference sessions, etc., as required.
• Collaborate as appropriate with other teams and within the Lastinger Center.
• Track progress in accordance with established team processes to align work time to billable projects.

Support production activities

• Produce documentation such as but not limited to the following: scripts, storyboards, production notes, transcripts, supporting resources, glossaries, etc., or other specified documents as part of project deliverables and production schedules.
• Refer to other Lastinger Center courses and assets to ensure consistency within and across product lines and/or courses.
• Review, revise, and format course resources as required.
• Assist in the pre-production, production, and post-production of videos and other assets for courses or other products.
• Review and provide feedback on materials, both video and non-video, Interactive Media Elements, etc.
• Organize course materials on file-sharing system.

Other tasks as assigned

$65,000-$72,000

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

• Preferred:
• Strong editing and instructional design skills
• Experience with adult learning, professional development, and online learning
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work proactively on a broad range of project support

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.