Learning Experience Designer & Technology Strategist

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Learning Experience & Technology Specialist to design and curate learning resources, support learning systems, and consult with university partners on learning solutions. This hybrid role focuses on accessibility and ongoing improvement of learner experiences across the campus.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in instructional design or educational technology, strong communication skills, and experience with learning platforms.

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 design

Educational technology

Adult learning

Organizational learning

Stakeholder consultation

Learning technologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Learning Experience & Technology Specialist to design and curate learning resources, support learning systems, and consult with university partners on learning solutions. This hybrid role focuses on accessibility and ongoing improvement of learner experiences across the campus.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in instructional design or educational technology, strong communication skills, and experience with learning platforms.