Instructional Designer: Technical Training & LMS Lead

Research Foundation Cuny; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an Instructional Designer to develop technical education and workforce training courses. You will collaborate with SMEs, instructors, and partners to design content, storyboard, prototype, and ensure quality across blended, hybrid, and online formats.

You will manage the TALENT LMS, configure course shells, train staff, and ensure accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience collaborating with SMEs to design and develop instructional materials, particularly in technical or workforce training contexts.
• Strong proficiency in LMS management (preferably TALENT LMS or comparable platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to design curriculum for technical education, adult learners, or workforce development programs.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in training or supervising staff and/or interns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs, instructors, and workforce partners to design, develop, and refine technical education and workforce training courses.
• Lead the end-to-end course development process, including needs assessment, storyboarding, prototyping, content design, and quality assurance.
• Translate complex technical and scientific concepts into accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Integrate effective instructional strategies, media, and assessments for blended, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Develop instructor guides, learner manuals, and other course materials to ensure consistency in instructional quality.
• Manage and optimize TALENT LMS to support course delivery, student engagement, and program reporting.
• Configure and maintain course shells, templates, and assessments across multiple campuses and program partners.
• Train and supervise junior staff and interns in LMS administration and course management.
• Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all course materials.
• Work closely with SMEs and program leads to develop curricula for workforce development programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and certifications.
• Develop and implement course evaluation tools and assessment methods to track learner outcomes and support program reporting.
• Use learner feedback and performance data to inform ongoing curriculum improvement.
• Maintain consistency in instructional design standards and support the expansion of courses to new partner campuses.
• Conduct instructor orientations and professional development sessions focused on pedagogy, technical training methods, and LMS tools.
• Provide design consultation to instructors and help adapt instructional materials for hybrid and online delivery.
• Support staff development in instructional design methodologies and educational technology.

Skills

SME Collaboration

Instructional Design

LMS Management

Curriculum Development

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TALENT LMS

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an Instructional Designer to develop technical education and workforce training courses. You will collaborate with SMEs, instructors, and partners to design content, storyboard, prototype, and ensure quality across blended, hybrid, and online formats.

You will manage the TALENT LMS, configure course shells, train staff, and ensure accessibility.