Instructional Development Specialist – CAPE

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 10/24/2024

Minimum Starting Salary: $27.22 per hour / 7.5 hour day

Summary:
This position creates engaging learning and development solutions and compelling course content and activities using established best practices and adult learning theory. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the University of Illinois System, OMI Design Innovation Team and others as identified by OMI and UIS and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, managing projects, and providing instructional design and learning and development services. Other responsibilities will include developing manuals, A/V resources and other ancillary learning materials as needed. This position will allow for the candidate to work a hybrid schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise in the production, creation, and editing of learning and development content in collaboration with the University of Illinois System, OMI Design Innovation team and others as identified by OMI and UIS.
• Conducts needs assessments, designs, develops, and implements innovative and impactful curricula using advanced adult learning theory and technologies to enhance learner engagement, development, and retention.
• Utilizes visual storytelling and graphic design to simplify complex concepts and pull people into content and guide them through it.
• Works as a project manager with the University of Illinois System, OMI Design Innovation team and others identified by OMI and UIS and subject matter experts to identify target audience’s project needs and deliverables.
• Applies excellent digital design skills to support a wide range of projects, including impactful infographics, engaging online presentations, versatile multimedia support, and innovative web communications.
• Creates new digital and printed learning and development materials, including presentations, social media, fact-sheets, brochures, news releases, and other items that support projects.
• Analyzes and applies trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 
A. Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy
AND
Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching
OR
B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND
Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with e-learning and e-course development using Articulate 360 authoring software or other software as identified by OMI and UIS.
Experience with and/or education related to organizational development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of function, operation, and maintenance of different types of course authoring and visual software.
• Knowledge of routine office software such as word processing, spread sheets, and/or databases.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to provide quality customer support and professionally interact with all faculty, staff and external partners.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional technology and online education.
• Ability to apply principles of universal design and accessibility to all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated history of professional service and collaboration with colleagues both within and outside of the institution.
• A creative eye for pairing visuals, text, and graphic design into compelling content and products.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory; eLearning design theory; authoring software in instructional design technology (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond) ; ADDIE and Agile curricular and instructional development models
• Excellent digital design skills to support a wide range of projects, including impactful infographics, engaging online presentations, versatile multimedia support, and innovative web communications.

Employment Policies and other information: 

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
  • Social Security benefit and
  • Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

About Organization

University of Illinois Springfield, one of three universities in the world-class U of I system, is known for educating public servants and leaders.