Instructional Designer III

Instructional Designer III

Job No: 541414

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Information Technology

Department:  - IT-AT CITT

Instructional Designer III

Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level Instructional Designer III to join Academic Technology, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using Hi Per Gator .

The Instructional Designer III oversees the development and implementation of solutions for academic programs, departments, or similar units and provides oversight and leadership of a learning or training program including establishment of program goals and future direction.

This position is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of classroom and technology-based training programs. Working with members of the university community, this position assesses the training needs of the target audience, serves as a liaison between subject matter experts (SMEs) and technical experts to identify learning delivery needs and develop appropriate programs to address the needs of the target audience.

This position also leads large projects by managing cross functional teams to develop new programs and courses.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of instructional design projects by applying established learning theories, pedagogical best practices, and innovative educational technologies across multiple delivery modalities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between faculty, stakeholders, and development teams by managing project communications, developing project documentation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality learning solutions.
• Supervise project workflows, timelines, and quality standards while training, mentoring, and guiding staff and student employees in instructional design methodologies, learning standards, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and self-direction by independently managing multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing competing demands, and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in instructional design, online learning, usability, and accessibility while representing the organization on strategic initiatives, committees, and high-impact projects.

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are:
Academic Technology; AI² Center;
Applications, Development, and Integrations;
Business Center;
Customer Experience and Resource Planning;
Data Platform and Analytics;
Information Security Office;
Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using Hi Per Gator . For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit…