INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER, ACWE Learning Technology

Job Description

Instructional Designer

The Alliance for Professional Development Training and Caregiver Excellence is hiringfortwoFull-TimeInstructional Designerpositions.

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 Washingtons 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 willwork with The Alliance toanalyzethe complex learning needs of internal and external customers. You will then design and developweb-based solutions that are understandable and useful to a variety of audiences who all support the child welfare community in a variety of learning will learn and understand the complexities of Child Welfare Child Welfare Training and the technological platforms that support 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 andprojectteamsto support long-term and short-term efforts.

• Provide instructional designand learner experience designexpertiseforeLearning projects and sometimes Instructor Led and Virtual Instructor Led Trainings.

• Assistwith crafting learningobjectives 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 inILT and VILTcurriculum to meet accessibility standards.

• Edit compress and integrate videos.

• Utilize AI audio generation software to generate audio narration for videos andeLearning projects.

• ManageeLearningdevelopment process throughmultipleiterations of the product.

• Receive feedback on designed and developed products makeupdatesand 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%

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree inEducation Learning TechnologyComputer Science Curriculum Development Workplace Learningora relatedfield or concentration.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with designing anddevelopingeLearningcourses 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:

• Experienceinitiatingand managing projects and coordinating project teams.

• Strong customer service skillsand patience.

• Excellent verbal written and communication skills.

• Critical thinker withdemonstratedcreative 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 SAMLeaPS or other Instructional Design models.

• Experience using adult learning theories and models to support course design.

• Experience incorporating multimedia principles in the design ofeLearningcoursesand other training materials.

• Experience withArticulate 360 multiple tools is beneficial (Captivate EvolveiSpringSuiteetc).

• Experience generating and editing AI audio narration.

• Experience with Learning Management Systemsnative builds and SCORM files.

• Experience creating and editing instructional videos using tools such as Adobe Premier Camtasia or similar tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience usingIntellumLMS and Evolve authoringtool.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

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 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 or .

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.