Business and Industry Training Specialist
Business and Industry Training Specialist
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Job Description
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Job Posting Date:
June 25 2025Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
$67526 - $78886Department:
Business & Industry ServicesJob Description:
Madison College is seeking a creative and collaborative Business and Industry Training Specialist to join our Business & Industry Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone whos passionate about digital learning adult education and helping organizations grow through accessible well-designed training. Youll use your instructional design skills and tech know-how to support our business clients develop curriculum enhance our online learning experiences and help expand access to high-quality training across our district.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of education and innovation. Whether youre developing course content using tools like Articulate 360 or Thinkific helping a new instructor get ready for their first virtual session or working alongside a client to turn their workforce challenges into a custom training plan youll be making a real impact.
At Madison College we believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger and our impact greater. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where people of all backgrounds identities and experiences feel welcome and valued. If this role excites you and you see yourself in the work we do we hope youll apply and bring your strengths to our team.
Application Timeline:
This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 22 2025 at 11:59 pm. The posting may close after this date without further notice.
Required Documents (3): Applications missing any of these materials will not be considered.
Cover letter
Resume
Link to a portfolio that demonstrates your instructional design experience.
Position Details:
Full-time exempt 52 weeks per year
Located at our Commercial Avenue campus with some flexibility for remote work within the district (subject to change)
This posting may be used to fill similar positions within a 12-month period
Why Madison
Madison is a vibrant and diverse city offering a high quality of life and a supportive community. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live work and raise a family Madison has something for everyone. With easy access to Chicago Milwaukee and the beautiful surrounding countryside youll find a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. Learn more at .
Benefits:
Madison College offers a generous benefits package including health and dental coverage and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Key Responsibilities Include:
Design digital learning content (self-paced hybrid or online) using tools like Articulate 360 (Storyline Rise Review) narrated screen recordings and Videoscribe to support workforce training programs
Support client-facing training: facilitate virtual or in-person sessions for organizations on topics like project management negotiation or leadership
Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and co-create impactful inclusive training solutions tailored to their workforce
Pilot and refine curriculum using feedback from clients and learners to improve quality and access
Support instructors by sharing best practices co-hosting mock sessions in Zoom or Teams and troubleshooting tech as needed
Administer and maintain our learning platforms like Thinkific and help integrate them with tools like Shopify and our website
Stay current with learning tech trends accessibility practices and tools that enhance the online training experience
Stay current with emerging trends tools and technologies in instructional design and learning sciences including the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in course development. Proactively identify and evaluate innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences and recommend tools for potential adoption.
Promote flexibility and inclusion in course design and delivery to ensure access for all learners especially working adults English language learners and others who may face barriers to traditional formats
Represent Madison College at business workforce and community events sharing our training programs and building partnerships
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
A passion for creating learning that works: practical engaging and accessible
Experience with instructional design and digital learning platforms (especially Thinkific Articulate 360 or similar tools)
Comfort facilitating training for diverse audiences whether online or in person
Knowledge of workforce development and the ability to tailor training to business and industry needs
Familiarity with learning management systems and ability to troubleshoot or support users
Strong communication and collaboration skills especially when working across differences or with community-based partners
A flexible mindset a love of learning and a commitment to making education more inclusive and accessible
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors Degree required. An Associates Degree may be considered with equivalent additional work experience.Experience:
2-4 years of relevant professional and progressive work experience.Ability to travel occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district
Preferred:
Experience working with adult learners or in community-based settings
Knowledge of grant-funded training programs or previous experience delivering professional development to businesses or nonprofits
If you are experiencing application issues please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email or HR hotline .
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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in employment admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees diplomas apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts Design & Humanities; Business; Construction Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law Protective & Human Services; Science Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at or Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the colleges nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka Director Civil Rights and Compliance 1701 Wright Street Madison WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
