Learning Experience Designer & Technology Partner

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Learning Experience & Technology Specialist to join the Organizational Effectiveness team. This role blends learning design, technology, and consultation to boost employee capability and performance across the university.

You will design learning experiences, curate resources, analyze usage data, and advise on accessibility and digital learning standards, supporting colleagues and partners across campus. Hybrid work within Iowa is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in instructional design, learning experience design, educational technology, adult learning, organizational learning, or a related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience designing, developing, or supporting workplace learning experiences and resources.
• Demonstrated experience applying adult learning and learning design principles to create practical, effective learning experiences that support application on the job.
• Experience consulting with stakeholders on learning needs and providing guidance on learning approaches, resources, or solutions.
• Experience using learning technologies or digital platforms to develop, deliver, manage, or support learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, consultation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning experiences that build capability, provide opportunities for practice, and help employees and leaders apply learning in their work.
• Develop, curate, and organize learning resources and pathways that help employees find and use learning at the point of need.
• Use learner needs, performance needs, utilization data, and feedback to inform learning design and continuously improve the learner experience.
• Consult with university partners to understand learning needs and recommend appropriate learning approaches, resources, technologies, and delivery methods.
• Build capability by providing learning design expertise, guidance, tools, and feedback that help others create and deliver effective learning experiences.
• Advise on accessibility and online learning standards and help them apply those requirements to their learning experiences and resources.
• Track and analyze participation, utilization, learner experience, and available outcome data to understand how learning resources and platforms are being used and where improvements are needed.
• Develop regular reports and insights that support decisions about learning offerings, resources, platforms, and priorities.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning experience design

Educational technology

Adult learning

Organizational learning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in instructional design/related field

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Learning Experience & Technology Specialist to join the Organizational Effectiveness team. This role blends learning design, technology, and consultation to boost employee capability and performance across the university.

You will design learning experiences, curate resources, analyze usage data, and advise on accessibility and digital learning standards, supporting colleagues and partners across campus. Hybrid work within Iowa is available.