IT Learning & Training Specialist

Nebraska Invasive Species Program; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

The NU ITS Training and Development team supports faculty, staff, and students across the University of Nebraska system through engaging, accessible, and high-quality technology training experiences.

This position plays a key role in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of technology training initiatives that support enterprise systems, learning platforms, and digital learning environments across all campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, Information Technology or related field
• 2 years professional experience with training, instructional design, instructional technologies, or related field.
• Experience delivering technology or system training, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience creating instructional videos, digital learning assets, and multimedia training materials.
• Experience developing and facilitating technical presentations and workshops for diverse, non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder requests simultaneously.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and continuously improve technology training initiatives supporting enterprise systems, learning platforms, and digital learning environments across campuses.
• Partner with campus stakeholders, faculty support teams, instructional designers, and ITS departments to create scalable training solutions.
• Uphold ITS core principles of collaboration, communication, innovation, integrity, and support for teaching and learning across the NU System.
• Develop training materials and deliver engaging sessions to improve adoption, usability, and effectiveness of university technologies.

Skills

Instructional design

Training delivery

Multimedia assets

Technical presentations

Project management

Non-technical audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology/Instructional Design/Education/Organizational Development/Communications/Information Technology

Tools

Articulate

Captivate

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NU ITS Training and Development team supports faculty, staff, and students across the University of Nebraska system through engaging, accessible, and high-quality technology training experiences. This position plays a key role in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of technology training initiatives that support enterprise systems, learning platforms, and digital learning environments across all campuses.

This role partners closely with campus stakeholders, faculty support teams, instructional designers, and ITS departments to develop innovative and scalable training solutions that enhance the adoption, usability, and effectiveness of university technologies.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of collaboration, communication, innovation, integrity, and a commitment to supporting teaching, learning, and operational excellence across the NU System.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree inInstructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, Information Technology or related field

2 years professional experience with training, instructional design, instructional technologies, or related field.

Experience delivering technology or system training, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex organization.

Experience creating instructional videos, digital learning assets, and multimedia training materials.

Experience developing and facilitating technical presentations and workshops for diverse, non-technical audiences.

Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder requests simultaneously.

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or coursework in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, Organizational Learning or related field

Experience with learning management systems and related technologies, including Canvas, Bridge, Canvas Catalog, or similar platforms.

Experience with instructional development and multimedia tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive digital learning practices.

Experience developing email campaigns, newsletters, website content, and learner communications.

Ability to demonstrate a professional presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies that support training, productivity, and digital learning initiatives.

Experience with badging, credentials, learning analytics, LMS integrations, or project management

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory performance, employees in this position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval. Under the University of Nebraska Information Technology Services (NU ITS) hybrid work guidelines, eligible employees my work remotely up to two days per week and are required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week at one of the University of Nebraska campuses in Lincoln, Omaha or Kearney.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

Org Unit: IT Academic Technology UNCA

Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.