JOB NO:

537310

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Academic Advising/Support, Education/Training/Instructional Design

DEPARTMENT:

18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Instructional Designer II

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale equitable educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

Learning Management System (LMS) Design and Development

Provides project leadership for large projects by establishing goals and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion. Provides advice and guidance for comprehensive learning and training programs including course/project scope, time line, materials, and course evaluation.
Develops and designs learning aids including, but not limited to, instructional guides and web simulations to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops appropriate classroom and technology-based training to meet organization and individual needs.
Build courses and learning experiences on the LMS
Edit and update courses and learning experiences on the LMS as needed
Utilize LMS features and/or integrations when designing learning experiences
Implement current visual identity and accessibility guidelines for all LMS experiences
Identify and curate resources and assets for use on the LMS
Upload and maintain resources and assets on the LMS
Provide consultation for Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, and Interactive Media Designers when creating project sprints and learning experiences
Inform and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) or quality assurance of products and learning experiences on the LMS
Ensure interactive activities, Learning Tools Interoperability (LTIs), and/or SCORMs perform as intended
Assist with Instructor Resources Brightspace development, as needed

LMS System Operations

Assist in Student Information Systems (SIS) and Brightspace LMS platform administration.
Support functionality of third-party integrations
Assist in collection of LMS-related feedback from programs and instructors
Implement edits and updates to courses and learning experiences on the LMS based on feedback
Communicate and coordinate with content reviewers and instructional designers about updates and improvements to existing courses and learning experiences
Communicate course readiness to PMO pre-and post-Bug Bash, updates/revisions
Adhere to project timelines to ensure timely launches of courses and of learning experiences
Implement and maintain systems for course version tracking in GitHub
Responsible for mastering courses
Document Brightspace structures and program specifics in GitHub
Help to manage the LMS platform more extensively to improve the overall user experience for both instructors and learners.
Lead with high standards and forward momentum of UFLC eLearning initiatives.

Supervision

Organize and maintain project files in relevant locations
Maintain naming and course mastering conventions
Supervise eLD specialist, student team, and OPS to assist with LMS design and development
Assist with maintaining and developing project tracking sheets

Other tasks as assigned

This position is time limited and soft-funded.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$65,000 - $75,000

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED:

Bachelor’s degree
Strong organizational skills
Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively
Demonstrates the following dispositions highly valued by the Lastinger Center: committed, collaborative, culturally attuned, conscious of practice, curious, change agent.
Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for creating various graphical assets for video and LMS production
Previous LMS or eLearning experience
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of digital course content development from both the content and production perspectives

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

ADVERTISED:

29 Sep 2025

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

13 Oct 2025

Eastern Daylight Time

University of Florida

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