Learning Experience & Technology Specialist

The Learning Experience & Technology Specialist keeps the University of Iowas learning technology running today works to make it better tomorrow and improves the tools and experiences that help others learn on their own over time. This role combines hands-on system administration with a focus on improving how people find access and engage in learning using AI-enabled and human-centered approaches to make learning more accessible effective and scalable across the institution. Applications will be accepted through July 7 2026.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective civil and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the Universitys commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.

What you may do in this role:

• Design and develop learning experiences that use role plays simulations curated pathways AI-enabled resources and other approaches that help employees and leaders apply learning in their work.
• Stay current on emerging learning technologies and AI-enabled tools; test what is relevant share what works and leave behind what doesnt.
• Curate and maintain LinkedIn Learning collections and learning paths that connect platform content to university learning needs.
• Keep MyTraining ICON and related learning systems running well course setup enrollment reporting troubleshooting and day-to-day user support.
• Consult with campus partners on learning design course structure learning technologies and online learning practices.
• Be the go-to resource for campus HR partners who need help designing building or deploying learning experiences advising on approach rather than doing the work for them.
• Track enrollments participation and utilization across learning platforms; turn that data into regular reports that help the team make informed decisions.
• Ensure learning data moves accurately between systems so reporting is reliable and information does not need to be manually reconciled.
• Support compliance course tracking and other administrative activities that keep learning programs running smoothly.

For a full job description including all duties and competencies assigned please e-mail the contact listed below.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

About University Human Resources

University Human Resources is responsible primarily for programs and policies that attract develop and retain qualified staff and for providing programming which enhances the well-being and effectiveness of the University community. To consistently meet the changing needs of our many customers University Human Resources is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.