elearning Experience Designer Job

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Medicine works to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty medical care to people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals.

The School of Medicine’s Learning Gateway has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary eLearning Experience Developer. This is expected to be a One-Year position.

Under the general direction of the Lead UX Designer, this position provides eLearning design and development support including but not limited to development of online eLearning modules and supplementary learning materials. Learning Gateway eLearning modules directly serve UW Medicine residents, fellows, and faculty. Additionally, some modules are delivered to healthcare professionals throughout the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) region. eLearning is delivered through various learning management systems that reach the broad audiences we serve.

Position Purpose/Summary:

The eLearning Experience Developer works both independently and collaboratively to develop and update web-based professional education modules. This position directly reports to the Lead UX Designer.

Learning Gateway and this position work closely with the Learning Technologies & Infrastructure and School of Medicine Academic Learning Technologies teams in deploying training to clinicians in UW.

Position Complexities:

• Use current best practices, research trends and eLearning methodology to develop online learning modules for physicians.

• Interact with various departments from different specialties and functions in UW Medicine. This position will work with individuals at various levels including administrators, residents, fellows, faculty, and other healthcare professionals.

• Promote data security and integrity, as well as other confidentiality standards of UW Medicine, the GME (Graduate Medical Education) Office and the School of Medicine.

• Deliver functional web-based training modules and other web applications as required by the specifications of the online training.

• Meet all internal and external deadlines, according to negotiated project plans and timelines.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:

The clinical competencies online curriculum for UW Medicine staff and clinicians, which is accessed primarily through the Learning Hub (UW Medicine’s Learning Management System) is a mission-critical component of the strategic and quality improvement initiatives of the major teaching sites at UW Medicine. This position has responsibility and accountability for projects to be delivered on the Learning Hub, ensuring that learners receive appropriate instruction regarding clinical policies and procedures on a timely basis. This position works with individuals from the level of department heads and faculty to medical residents and clinical fellows to other healthcare workers across UW Medicine.

Responsibilities:

eLearning Design and Development (70%)

• Develop and participate in the instructional design of high-quality eLearning modules for healthcare professionals using Articulate Storyline.

• Advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles through design and development practices that incorporate input from diverse stakeholders and actively address barriers to an equitable learning experience.

• Apply principles of universal design to create eLearning modules that provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to accommodate diverse learners and foster an inclusive learning experience.

• Define and extend visual design systems to create a holistic and inclusive approach to typography, color, patterns, layouts, imagery, and more.

• Visually interpret the instructional designer’s educational concepts that harmonize functional design with emotional design that reflects usability, accessibility, EDI, and human centered design principles.

• Develop style guidelines, specifications, patterns, and other deliverables to document the essential elements of a design solution for development and future use.

• Create inclusive, engaging, and informative data visualizations and infographics using Adobe Creative Suite and other tools as indicated.

• Implement strategies for diverse representation and inclusion within the organization’s eLearning programs, such as sourcing diverse images and voices for multimedia content and incorporating inclusive narratives.

• Provide quality assurance and troubleshooting for eLearning module delivery issues across multiple platforms and devices.

• Submit modules to the LMS (Learning Management System) and isolate and resolve technical issues for eLearning modules delivered across multiple platforms and devices.

Video Editing and Management (20%)

• Utilize skills in illustration and video editing to reinforce educational goals and create compelling learning experiences.

• Know how and when to create transitions, animation, motion design, and use video as part of dynamic interactions.

• Design and enhance PowerPoint presentations for conversion to video.

• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to performers (e.g., microphone placement, application settings, vocal performance, etc.) to enhance source material for video elements.

General (10%)

• Engage in continuous self-reflection and professional development to enhance personal understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion and apply this knowledge to contribute to a more inclusive work environment and learning culture.

• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including subject matter experts, instructional designers, and accessibility experts, to ensure that eLearning materials are accessible to learners of all backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

• Meet project milestones, communicate issues and risks in a timely manner, and manage internal stakeholder expectations.

• Participate in annual eLearning Launch activities such as testing and planning.

• Archive large and complex project folders, following naming conventions and record retention rules.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and professional experience.

• At least three years of experience in graphic and visual development of eLearning or equivalent products.

• Ability to provide a portfolio of sample development work.

• Experience with Articulate Storyline or similar eLearning authoring tools.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools for the creation of audio, video, and graphic design content.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or similar.

• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently, prioritize tasks, and work as a team member.

• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively on projects.

• Ability to evaluate complex information, identify key issues that need to be addressed, and develop courses of action that effectively address those issues.

• Strong data management skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Previous experience in healthcare professional education.

• Experience with integration testing of eLearning modules within a Learning. Management System (LMS).

• Experience in user-centered design methodologies.

• Experience developing performance support content.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.