Job Description

Instructional Designer

The Alliance for Professional Development, Training and Caregiver Excellence is hiring for two Full-Time Instructional Designer positions. 

The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence (The Alliance) is a partnership between the UW School of Social Work; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families; Eastern Washington University School of Social Work; UW Tacoma School of Social Work and Criminal Justice; and Partners for Our Children. 

The Alliance works to increase the capacity of Washington’s social workers, partners and foster caregivers to support community wellness. We provide education and programs in a variety of modalities so that each adult learner can retain the skills needed to continue to succeed.

The Alliance works within the University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW).  At the SSW, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century. 

In this role, you will work with The Alliance to analyze the complex learning needs of internal and external customers. You will then design and develop web-based solutions that are understandable and useful to a variety of audiences, who all support the child welfare community, in a variety of learning settings. You will learn and understand the complexities of Child Welfare, Child Welfare Training, and the technological platforms that support the Alliance. The training you develop will be used to support the advancement of child welfare practice and the effectiveness of the training offered to Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) staff, caregivers, and partners. 

In this role, you will also support their peers in advancing their curriculum and design expertise through sharing their knowledge and participating as a meaningful member of the development team. You will help review and craft meaningful and measurable learning objectives, scenarios, and formative and summative assessments. You will represent The Alliance in various meetings and will need excellent interpersonal skills to maintain key relationships with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Tribes, agencies, and community partners.

Work Schedule 

• 100%, Full time 
• Monday – Friday
• Day shift
• Hybrid, mostly remote; 100% remote option. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Course Design & Development – 75% 

• Respond quickly to emergent needs and work closely with the supervisor and project teams to support long-term and short-term efforts.  
• Provide instructional design and learner experience design expertise for eLearning projects, and sometimes Instructor Led and Virtual Instructor Led Trainings. 
• Assist with crafting learning objectives, outlines, learning activities, and assessments. 
• Collaborate with Curriculum Developers, Trainers, Coaches, SMEs, and other IDs to design and develop courses.  
• Follow accessibility policies to meet 508 compliance and WCAG standards in all projects and materials.  
• Support curriculum developers to revise elements in ILT and VILT curriculum to meet accessibility standards.
• Edit, compress, and integrate videos.
• Utilize AI audio generation software to generate audio narration for videos and eLearning projects. 
• Manage eLearning development process through multiple iterations of the product. 
• Receive feedback on designed and developed products, make updates and follow up with team on decisions about updates. 

Graphic Design – 15% 

• Design and produce informational charts and graphics for learning content 
• Create custom illustrations or adapt stock images for learning content 
• Adhere to brand standards, guidelines, templates, and pre-defined models 

Other duties as assigned – 5% 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Learning Technology, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Workplace Learning, or a related field or concentration. 
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with designing and developing eLearning courses for adult learners. 

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Requirements: 

• Experience initiating and managing projects and coordinating project teams. 
• Strong customer service skills and patience.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. 
• Critical thinker with demonstrated creative problem-solving skills. 
• Work independently and as a team member. 
• Receive feedback effectively by asking follow-up questions, engaging in discussion, and being willing to update materials and projects as needed. 
• Ability to track tasks to completion and ensure that they are carried out properly. 
• Ability to work well among diverse populations. 

 Tools and Models: 

• Experience using ADDIE, SAM, LeaPS, or other Instructional Design models. 
• Experience using adult learning theories and models to support course design.  
• Experience incorporating multimedia principles in the design of eLearning courses and other training materials. 
• Experience with Articulate 360 suite. Other experience with multiple tools is beneficial (Captivate, Evolve, iSpring Suite, etc). 
• Experience generating and editing AI audio narration. 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems native builds and SCORM files. 
• Experience creating and editing instructional videos using tools such as Adobe Premier, Camtasia, or similar tools. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience using Intellum LMS and Evolve authoring tool.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$81,780.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$96,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.