Instructional Designer Job

Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management.
USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Jr Instructional Designer develops the look, feel and flow for various learning systems and tools from the user’s perspective. This role is responsible for content input for the learning management systems, testing of e-learning content, building of courses and assessments, and development of LMS workspaces. The role provides ongoing LMS and e-learning support, and provides first-tier troubleshooting of LMS issues, while also working with subject matter experts and stakeholders on elearning training projects. This role additionally creates layouts that enhance the user’s experience through various visual touch points and develops communication items, presentation materials, and interactive learning materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify, create, and organize visual communications, user-centered learning assets, and e-learning training projects.

Plan, execute, and provide logistics and administrative support for e-learning programs and initiatives.

Analyze stakeholders’ needs to determine appropriate communications, delivery methods, and content.

Support the implementation of new learning experiences. Moderate virtual learning experiences and manage virtual platform technologies for positive participant experiences.

Regularly evaluate, revise, update, and enhance visual communications, user experiences, and learning assets to reflect user needs, stakeholder feedback, changes, updates, or releases.

Maintain and expand knowledge of new developments in visual communications, instructional design, learning management systems and user-centered tools and technologies and other assigned tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

Technical knowledge and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, authoring tools, and
learning management systems.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36205

Posting Date:  02/05/2024

Posting End Date: 02/29/2024

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

USF’s Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview: USF – Tampa Campus

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.