IT Training Specialist

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an IT Training Specialist for AI to design, develop, deliver, and assess AI-focused training for university staff. The role collaborates with various departments to align with strategic AI initiatives and foster innovation across UFIT.

The position requires a Master's degree or a Bachelor's with two years of relevant experience, with preferred credentials in teaching or training. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 and is on-site at UFIT in Gainesville.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AI training design and delivery preferred.
• Teaching/training certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with LMS and design tools such as Microsoft and Adobe suites is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver AI-focused training programs for university employees.
• Collaborate with technology teams and leaders to align training with priorities.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Advance AI literacy across UFIT and the university.

Skills

AI training

Workshop delivery

Assessment metrics

Curriculum design

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Articulate Rise

Captivate

Camtasia

Job description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is hiring an IT Training Specialist for Artificial Intelligence. The role involves designing, developing, delivering, and assessing AI-focused training programs to help university employees effectively use AI technologies, improve productivity, and foster innovation. The specialist collaborates with various university departments to align training with strategic goals and advances AI literacy across the institution.

Highlights

• Design, develop, and deliver AI-specific training programs, workshops, and webinars for university employees.
• Introduce emerging AI tools and technologies, including low-code and no-code applications.
• Collaborate with technology teams and organizational leaders to align training with university priorities.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Required Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Preferred skills include application/programming experience, teaching/training certification, and proficiency with learning management and design tools such as Microsoft and Adobe suites, Articulate Rise, Captivate, or Camtasia.
• Salary range: $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with education and experience.
• Work closely with colleges, departments, technology teams, and organizational leaders within UFIT.
• Required Level 1 Criminal Background Screening and no work visa sponsorship available.
• UFIT supports enterprise IT systems facilitating teaching, learning, research, and service across the university and SEC/SUS universities.