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Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
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| Job Summary |
We are seeking a passionate and innovative STEPS Instructional Designer to join our team and play a key role in creating high-quality, engaging, and effective learning experiences. This individual will work closely with the College of Social Work Centers & Labs Instructional Design team and other key stakeholders to design, develop, and implement comprehensive training materials and resources. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge learning solutions in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include:
Course Design & Development: ·
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- Design, develop, and implement online training programs.
- Review training to ensure learning objectives, course content, and assessments align and meet the intended goals.
- Analyze, update, and refine existing online training.
- Utilize best practices in instructional design and adult learning principles to create engaging and effective learning materials, including eLearning modules, training resources, and video content.
Learning Experience & User Engagement:
- Conceptualize and create instructionally sound storyboards, interactive components, scripts, and other design documents.
- Incorporate multimedia elements (e.g., graphics, animations, simulations) to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Ensure accessibility standards are met in all training materials and learning environments.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Ability to break down complex concepts into simple, understandable language.
- Explain concepts and ideas visually through wireframes, storyboards, flowcharts, and mockups to ensure clarity and make design concepts more tangible.
- Communicate complex design decisions effectively, presenting ideas clearly and confidently
- Facilitating discussions that encourage collaboration and help move projects forward.
To Apply: please submit a resume, cover letter, and link to an online Portfolio.
This position is hybrid eligible with 3 days in office/2 remote.
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| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Backward design, etc.), and eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, etc.).
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual training platforms (e.g., Moodle, Zoom, other web-based Content Management Systems (CMS), etc.).
- Adhere to design processes from ideation to design and prototyping through testing and evaluation and, finally, launch and post-production evaluation.
- Broad understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2, Section 508)
- Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make materials accommodating individual learner differences.
- Experience with video production and editing tools.
- Proficiency in HTML/CSS
- Familiarity with gamification and other advanced learning strategies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Creative, innovative, detail-oriented, passionate about creating impactful learning experiences.
- Aptitude to learn and research new trends in digital media.
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? |
No |
| Preferred Education/Experience |
Master’s degree preferred
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| Deadline to Apply |
05/12/2025 |
| Our University Community |
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
