T&OD Instructional Designer III Position Available In Alachua, Florida

T&OD Instructional Designer III
University of Florida
in Gainesville, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

$70,000 – $80,000

Posted:

05/16/2025

Category:

Instructional Technology and Design T&OD Instructional Designer III Job No:

535866

Work Type:

Staff Full-Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Education/Training/Instructional Design, Human Resources

Department:

62010700 –

HR-TRAINING-DEVELOPMENT Job Description Classification Title:

Instructional Designer III Classification Minimum Requirements:

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.

Job Description:

The University of Florida’s Human Resources Department is seeking a collaborative, passionate, and results-oriented instructional designer with strong project management skills to join the Training and Organizational Development (T&OD) team. This position will partner with units across UF and members of the dynamic T&OD team to create exceptional learning materials and system support documentation for faculty and staff at UF. By providing ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, the T&OD team’s purpose is to help increase UF employees’ effectiveness-and their ability to contribute to UF’s mission. With a diverse portfolio of programs, courses, certificates, and learning events, T&OD is committed to developing superior training on a wide variety of topics. This position will manage a large training initiative and requires a solid foundation in instructional design skills, with the ability to quickly build courses and learning materials. Strong written, verbal, and production skills are essential. A strong commitment to teamwork, along with excellent organizational skills are critical for success in this role. Excellent organizational skills are critical for success along with a strong commitment to team collaboration and agile development.

Portfolio Requirement:

A digital portfolio is required for this position. Please include a link for your online instructional design portfolio.

The portfolio should include:

Samples demonstrating your instructional design experience and skills in creating instructional materials (e.g., course modules, e-learning projects, microlearning, training guides, and multimedia content)
Include a brief description of each project, outlining the project goals, your role, and the outcomes achieved
Competencies for an Instructional Designer III
Team Management
Provide direction and feedback as supervisor for two instructional designers to build a library of resources
Manage the workflow and completion of training resources for a system implementation project with phased deliverables and a short timeline
Instructional Design
Conduct a thorough needs analysis to understand the desired outcome or objective to determine the best learning modality for topics
Innovative design skills to produce graphically pleasing, easy to understand, and engaging learning materials for adult learners
Creative development using ADA-compliant interactions; demonstrated competencies with a wide variety of development tools and technologies such as Articulate Storyline & RISE, Captivate, Adobe Suites, Zoom, MS Teams, and other technology tools
Self-starter, results-oriented, manage time to achieve milestones and implementation deadlines to ensure learners build knowledge, skills, and abilities
Evaluate the effectiveness of training materials to successfully align objectives with the desired outcomes
Project Management
Nimbly manage a wide variety of projects such as online and in-person courses, Zoom sessions, instructional guides, micro-learnings, and infographics with efficient and effective strategies
Create learning materials in a fast-paced team with accuracy and attention to detail
Organized and self-directed, agile with the ability to work on multiple, yet simultaneous, projects that support the strategic goals of T&OD and UFHR
Communication
Ability to skillfully interview subject matter experts or conduct research to support the development of instructional content, think critically about the information gathered, and apply insights to achieve the learning outcomes
Working independently and collaboratively to develop course materials and training plans, and seek feedback from other team members
Facilitate training classes for faculty and staff

Expected Salary:

$70,000 – $80,000 The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to quality of life and quality of work, and several other competitive gator perks and rewards.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position include a master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience. A portfolio is required for this position. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

YOU BELONG AT A UNIVERSITY THAT’S LEADING THE WAY.

The depth and breadth of our academics and research sets us apart and designates the University of Florida as one of the top public universities in the country. We are committed to creating a culture of care, opportunity, and excellence in which all of our employees can flourish. In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and portfolio. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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Open until filled To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535866/tod-instructional-designer-iii

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 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. jeid-09368dc4b53b8141af7f16c9e1b41da4 Apply Now