OPS Learning Technologies Specialist

OPS Learning Technologies Specialist

Job No: 541379

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department:  - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

Classification

Title:

OPS - Learning Technologies Specialist

• Design, develop, and maintain online courses and learning experiences within D2L Brightspace or Articulate Rise.
• Apply instructional design, accessibility, and visual design principles when developing and updating courses and learning experiences.
• Utilize Brightspace/Articulate Rise features, HTML, CSS, and other approved technologies to create and enhance online learning experiences.
• Create, organize, and maintain course content, learning materials, resources, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other project stakeholders to develop and improve courses and learning experiences.
• Conduct quality assurance and accessibility checks to ensure courses meet established standards for content, functionality, navigation, and accessibility.
• Ensure integrated tools/applications and SCORMs perform as intended.

• Take ownership of assigned course development and revision projects, working with project stakeholders to complete deliverables and meet established timelines.
• Manage and maintain assigned courses and learning experiences, including routine updates, revisions, and improvements.
• Communicate with instructional designers, content reviewers, subject matter experts, and program staff regarding course development and updates.
• Maintain course documentation, version history, and other records needed to support course continuity and ongoing maintenance.
• Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to support improvements to existing courses and learning experiences.
• Assist the Instructional Design team with the development of learning materials, course activities, and other project needs as assigned.

• Troubleshoot LMS, course, and learning experience issues and elevate more complex concerns to appropriate team members when needed.
• Respond to internal stakeholder questions and requests related to LMS functionality and assigned courses.
• Document reported issues, resolutions, and course changes according to established team processes.
• Participate in user acceptance testing and quality assurance activities for course launches, updates, and LMS enhancements.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve issues affecting course quality or functionality.

$31.00/hour

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Experience with instructional design principles, adult learning practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessibility standards for online learning.
• Experience designing and developing online courses or learning experiences using D2L Brightspace, Articulate Rise, or similar learning technologies.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as eLearning standards and technologies such as SCORM.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
• Experience working in an academic or educational setting and collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, program staff, and other stakeholders.

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.