Position Information

Job Title: Learning Designer (Internship)

Job Description

The Office of Digital Learning (ODL), as a core component of Notre Dame Learning (ND Learning), is seeking a Learning Design (LD) Intern for Summer 2025. The LD Intern will support the ODL’s Learning Design team in the planning, design, and maintenance of a robust catalog of innovative online instructional initiatives from mid-May to mid-August.

ND Learning brings together teaching and learning expertise from the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence, the Office of Digital Learning (ODL), and partners across campus to serve as the hub of learning excellence and innovation at Notre Dame. As an essential component of ND Learning, the ODL collaborates with faculty to design and develop online and digitally enhanced courses with best practices for course development, learning technologies, and delivery strategies to inspire and create transformational learning experiences.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate to gain practical experience with seasoned learning designers to employ evidence-based design strategies to enhance teaching and learning. This opportunity will equip novice learning designers with essential knowledge and skills to prepare for their future careers.

What You’ll Do

The responsibilities of this role are commensurate with experience and educational background, Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist and collaborate with learning designers on an ODL project(s) to develop course modules, assessments, learning activities, and multimedia assets;
• Conduct research and gather information related to the project(s), including instructional design trends and best practices;
• Assist with workshops, the Summer Online program, and other program activities as needed; and
• Report to the Director of Learning Design on project progress at regular intervals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in Learning Design, Instructional Technology, or other related fields;
• Demonstrated understanding of learning design processes and practices;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills; and
• Excellent time management skills and a go-getter attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently finished a graduate degree program in Learning Design, Instructional Technology, or other related fields;
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Basic HTML, graphic design, instructional design software, authoring tools, or LTIs.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, Canvas LMS preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department: Office of Digital Learning (28601)

Department Website: https://learning.nd.edu/ 

Family / Sub-Family: No Eprism / Intern_No Eprism

Career Stream/Level: Intern

Department Hiring Pay Range: Paid Internship

Pay ID: Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status: T1 – Non-exempt Temp/On-call Hourly

Job Category: Internship

Job Type: Temporary 

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

• This is NOT a remote position. This internship requires the candidate to work in person at The University of Notre Dame. Upon hire, a hybrid work schedule may be established.
• Duration: This summer internship will last approximately 10-12 weeks, with a preferred start date in late May or early June.

Schedule: Hours/Week: 30 

Schedule: # of months

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).