Job Description

As an Instructional Designer with the University of Florida Human Resources, you won't just create courses; you'll influence how a top-tier university learns, adapts, and performs. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and HR partners to design innovative, evidence-based learning experiences that drive measurable impact across a complex, mission-driven organization.

Here, instructional design is more than production, its strategy. You'll have the autonomy to shape solutions, experiment with modern learning approaches, and apply research-backed practices to real organizational challenges. From leadership development to workforce transformation, your work will directly elevate employee performance and institutional effectiveness.

At UF HR, you'll find a rare combination of creative ownership and strategic influence, along with the opportunity to work across diverse topics, audiences, and formats. If you're motivated by meaningful impact, continuous innovation, and the chance to shape learning at scale, this is where your work will matter most.

CORE FOCUS AREAS:

• Leadership & professional development
• Organizational effectiveness & change readiness
• Workforce upskilling and reskilling
• Digital learning innovation (eLearning, microlearning, blended learning)

YOU WILL:

• Design and develop engaging, scalable learning experiences across multiple modalities
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate business needs into learning strategies
• Create high-quality digital content including eLearning, instructor-led materials, job aids, and multimedia assets
• Apply instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to drive measurable outcomes
• Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve based on data and feedback

Learning Strategy & Design

• Conduct needs assessments to identify performance gaps and recommend learning solutions
• Design visually compelling, learner-centered content that enhances engagement and retention
• Develop end-to-end learning experiences using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and multimedia platforms
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable business outcomes

Project & Program Management

• Lead & manage multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Support implementation of system-wide learning initiatives and programs
• Develop rapid, high-quality content in fast-paced environments

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with leaders, HR teams, and SMEs to co-create impactful learning solutions
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for faculty and staff
• Translate complex processes into clear, actionable learning experiences

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging trends in instructional design and workplace learning
• Engage leading technologies and approaches to enhance learning effectiveness
• Evaluate learning impact and refine programs to maximize ROI
• Phased deliverables and aggressive timelines