Job Summary

The eLearning Content Developer is responsible for working with the eLearning Team on the development and implementation of AHS online courses, helping to create rigorous online learning experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the AHS eLearning team to create rigorous and innovative learning resources for AHS online and blended courses.
• Use digital tools to create media-rich content for optimal student engagement.
• Build and update course content within learning management systems.
• Assist in the production of multimedia processes, including editing and reviewing lecture content, PowerPoints, and other pre- and post- production tasks needed to create engaging video lectures.
• Consult with faculty and instructors and assist with the production of digital assets.
• Assist faculty and instructors in locating and appraising the quality of instructional materials and multimedia.
• Maintain digital assets for online courses by organizing and archiving media resources, cataloging digital activities and assessments, and performing various administrative tasks within learning management systems
• Develop online tutorials, technical documentation, training sessions and related web content for instructional technologies
• Inform faculty and instructors of best practices for creating and implementing engaging assessments and activities to evaluate student performance and meet course objectives
• Provide troubleshooting support for instructional technologies
• Apply best practices for accessibility and universal design
• Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations
• Stay up-to-date on current literature regarding best practices in student learning.
• Delegate tasks to student workers, interns, and hourly staff, and ensure quality and timely delivery of their work

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy.

AND

• Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching.

OR

• Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities.

AND

• Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Substantial knowledge of educational technology tools used for interaction and assessment within a learning management system.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver engaging and media-rich online learning content.
• Skilled in various instructional technologies such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), synchronous learning tools (e.g. Zoom), Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Storyline, H5P, HTML and CSS, Canva, and others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in creating high-quality digital assets.
• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in standards-compliant responsive web design, accessibility, user-experience design and information architecture.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3289 – Instructional Development Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/30/2025. The salary range for this position is $52,000 – $58,000 with final salary determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. .

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, June 12. Apply for this position using the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top or bottom of this posting and submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names and contact information for three references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact AHS-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1030575

Job Category: Education & Student Services

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu