Instructional Designer Campaign

As an Instructional Designer with the University of Florida Human Resources you wont just create courses; youll influence how a top-tier university learns adapts and this role youll collaborate with senior leaders subject matter experts and HR partners to design innovative evidence-based learning experiences that drive measurable impact across a complex mission-driven organization.

Here instructional design is more than production its strategy. Youll have the autonomy to shape solutions experiment with modern learning approaches and apply research-backed practices to real organizational challenges. From leadership development to workforce transformation your work will directly elevate employee performance and institutional effectiveness.

At UF HR youll find a rare combination of creative ownership and strategic influence along with the opportunity to work across diverse topics audiences and formats. If youre motivated by meaningful impact continuous innovation and the chance to shape learning at scale this is where your work will matter most.

CORE FOCUS AREAS:

• Leadership & professional development
• Organizational effectiveness & change readiness
• Workforce upskilling and reskilling
• Digital learning innovation (eLearning microlearning blended learning)

YOU WILL:

• Design and develop engaging scalable learning experiences across multiple modalities
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate business needs into learning strategies
• Create high-quality digital content including eLearning instructor-led materials job aids and multimedia assets
• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to drive measurable outcomes
• Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve based on data and feedback

QUALITIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning Strategy & Design

• Conduct needs assessments toidentifyperformance gaps and recommend learning solutions
• Design visually compelling learner-centered content that enhances engagement and retention
• Develop end-to-end learning experiences using tools such asArticulate Storyline Rise and multimedia platforms
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable business outcomes

Project & Program Management

• Lead& managemultiple projects simultaneously managing timelines stakeholders and deliverables
• Support implementation of system-wide learning initiatives and programs
• Develop rapid high-quality content in fast-paced environments

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with leaders HR teams and SMEs to co-create impactful learning solutions
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for faculty and staff
• Translate complex processes into clear actionable learning experiences

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging trends in instructional design and workplace learning
• Engageleadingtechnologies and approaches to enhance learning effectiveness
• Evaluate learning impact and refine programs to maximize ROI
• Phased deliverables and aggressive timelines

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

At the University of Floridayoullbe part of a nationally recognized institution committed to excellence in education research and employee development. Our work has been recognized with the Florida TaxWatch Productivity Award reflecting our strong emphasis on innovation efficiency and measurable impact.

To learn more about our teamClick Here

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART:

• Creative Ownership Design innovative learning experiences that reach thousands
• Strategic Influence Partner with leaders to shape workforce capability
• Modern Learning Environment Work withcutting-edgetools and methodologies
• Mission-Driven Impact Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth

TOTAL REWARDS

The University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success including competitive compensation robust health and retirement programs generous leave and holiday plans and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancementall within a collaborative high-performing academic community.

For more information on our elevated benefitsClick Here.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

This campaign will support hiring for both temporary positions (not extending beyond December 2027) and regular full-time instructional design roles across multiple levels. Placements may be for either on-site or fully remote opportunities with decisions based on candidates experience education and demonstrated impact.

Instructional Designer II

• Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Instructional Designer III

• Masters degree inan appropriate areaand four years of relevant experience; ora bachelors degree inan appropriate areaand six years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience running complex largescale programs such as GBAS RAFT or comparable efforts

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to lead instructional design projects from needs analysis through implementation and evaluation
• DigitalPortfolio with at least one Rise Course.
• Advanced experience designing and developing engaging high-quality learning solutions (eLearning instructor-led blended microlearning)
• Strong consultation skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into effective learning strategies
• Demonstrated project management experience including managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with rapid development tools and multimedia learning assets (e.g. AbodeCreativeSuiteCanva)
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and align learning solutions with organizational goals and performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and develop instructional materials across multiple modalities
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines with minimal supervision
• Strong collaboration skills working with subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Experience applying instructional design methodologies and evaluating learning effectiveness