Learning Architect

Description

Shape the future of employee growth and organizational success at the Utah Transit Authority by building strong relationships and serving as a trusted learning and development consultant to teams across the organization. In this role, you will partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and departments to understand business needs, identify capability and learning gaps, and develop creative, practical solutions that address unique organizational challenges.

As a Learning Architect, you will translate business needs into meaningful learning experiences, innovative L&D programs, instructional design solutions, and workforce training strategies that strengthen employee capabilities and support a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

This role combines consultation, relationship building, creative problem-solving, curriculum development, e-Learning design, instructional technology, training program management, and Learning Management System (LMS) expertise to develop learning solutions that address real business needs. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand challenges,
think beyond traditional training approaches, and design innovative solutions that are engaging, practical, and aligned with organizational goals.

As the Learning Architect, you will:

• Deliver learning consultations, training program development, and instructional design expertise to departments without dedicated training resources while supporting organization-wide learning initiatives.

• Oversee standardized curriculum management processes to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across training programs.

• Assist the Workforce Learning & Development Administrator by providing training consultations, managing curriculum development and implementation, analyzing training effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with training standards.

• Design and evaluate learning content for use across the organization, including e-Learning courses and assessments, while applying instructional design best practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

• Assist with administering the Learning Management System (LMS) and provide project management support for learning and development initiatives as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience in content creation, including building e-Learning and assessments, video recording and editing, and animated video creation

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Learning Experience Design, or closely related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of agency-wide training program design and implementation.

• Knowledge and application of project management processes and group facilitation methodologies.

• Advanced process management and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Skilled in computer use and the application of a variety of associated software including Articulate 360 Suite, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Scorm Packager, Vyond, and Learning Management Systems.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office software programs (Word and PowerPoint) at the intermediate to expert level;
  Excel and Visio at a beginner level.

• Knowledge of video recording and editing, as well as screen capture software such as Snag It and Camtasia.

• Updated on emergent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Strong design skills.

UTA

Competencies:

• Social Acumen - Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.

• Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.

• Ensures Fairness - Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.

• Safety - Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Integrity - Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.

• Belonging - Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.

• Teamwork - Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone's unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.

• Empowerment - Creating a workplace environment where people are…