Instructional Designer

ATTENTION: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT UW SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION UW SHARED SERVICES Training & Organizational Development Specialist II Instructional Designer (2 Openings - Fixed Term Terminal) The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education.
We educate approximately 161,000 students each year and employ about 35,000 faculty and staff statewide.
Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
The Service Operations team within UW-Shared Services exists to standardize processes, consolidate operations, and streamline administrative practices to provide high quality services while improving administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
In addition to providing high quality services, Service Operations brings value to UW institutions by reducing administrative burden and cost, thereby allowing them to invest time and resources into activities which are more central to their mission.
POSITION SUMMARY The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs, both synchronous and asynchronous for employees within the Universities of Wisconsin.
The Instructional Designer collaborates with various subject matter experts to identify training needs, develop content, deliver training, and assess the effectiveness of the training programs.
This role requires strong instructional design skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail and the ability to positively engage with others on the team.
The Instructional Designer positions (2) will assist in supporting ATP-related training efforts.
Both positions are considered fixed-term terminal with an expected job end date of 12/31/2025.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Major responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Develop, write and edit learning objectives and ensure they are aligned with business documentation and end-user business processes Facilitate courses and activities, guide learning to align with curriculum Work with subject matter experts and other team members to complete content development, prepare, and update specialized instructional materials and assessment tools to align with business objectives and strategy Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to support ongoing development and improvement of learning experiences for customers Review and analyze course evaluation data and determine appropriate action to incorporate feedback Measures participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy Engages in conversations on decision making and strategy in adult learning standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this position, applicants must have: 1-year Instructional Design work in a business setting OR Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field Experience in instructional design using instructional technology to design and develop instructor-led, virtual, and on-demand learning experiences Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design in a professional work environment Knowledge of or ability to learn complex business processing to design and develop learning experiences Effective written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated skill and experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) or more years of Instructional Design in a business setting in technical training development and facilitation Experience creating engaging, interactive eLearning content Experience with a variety of technology including Adobe Captivate and other Creative Cloud apps learning management systems, and online conference technology, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams Basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, file types and formats Planning, organization, and project management skills Knowledge of Workday or other ERP application fundamentals Experience working in the public sector or higher education CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The UW System is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
e.
, a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
WORK LOCATION The office location is in Madison, WI.
An in-office requirement is expected two days per week.
The remaining three days per week may be worked off-site/remote.
Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW System Administration.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
UW System Administration fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The Instructional Designer positions are full-time, salaried (exempt), Academic staff positions.
Both positions are considered fixed term terminal and have an expected job end date of 12/31/2025.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $65,000-$80,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefits package.
To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees Guidebook.
Please see this link for total compensation information: UW System Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible.
Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Monday December 18th 2023, However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
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Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
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Follow the onscreen instructions and be sure to include your salary expectations when asked in our applicant tracking system.
In addition, please be sure to upload ALL THREE of the required documents: resume, cover letter, and references as PDF files.
Failing to include any of these documents may disqualify your application.
Your cover letter MUST specifically address how your education and experience relate to the and qualifications.
Be sure to emphasize the areas outlined under "Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.
" Your reference page should include the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references with at least one being from a current or previous supervisor.
3.
Submit your application.
SPECIAL NOTES: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting Kayla Baker at kayla.
baker@uwss.
wisconsin.
edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
Stat.
§.
19.
36(7).
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellent through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Questions may be addressed to: Kayla Baker, HR Generalist, at kayla.
baker@uwss.
wisconsin.
edu