Instructional Designer – Assistant

Universities of Wisconsin

Instructional Designer - Assistant developing training and development programs for Universities of Wisconsin. Collaborating with departments to design curriculum for in-person and virtual learning.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design principles and adult learning theories to create effective learning experiences. Proficient in utilizing learning management systems and assessment tools to evaluate participant performance and enhance training programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instructional DesignAdult Learning TheoriesArticulate 360Learning Management SystemsTechnical Training Course Development

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignAdult Learning TheoriesTechnical Training Course DevelopmentAssessment ToolsGraphic Design TechniquesProject ManagementBusiness Process AnalysisLearning Experience DesignNeeds AssessmentCourse Evaluation Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServicePresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360CaptivateLearning Management SystemsOnline Conference TechnologyWorkday

Industry Keywords

Public SectorHigher EducationBusiness SettingProfessional DevelopmentLearning Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing objectives for learning and ensure they are aligned with business documentation and end-user business processes
Assist in facilitating professional development courses including activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum
Assist subject matter experts in developing content, prepare and update specialized instructional materials and assessment tools to align with unit objectives and strategy
Assist with needs assessments and evaluations to support ongoing development and improvement of learning experiences for customers
Assist in reviewing and analyzing course evaluation data and determine appropriate action to incorporate feedback
Assist in measuring participant performance and progress utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy
Assist others to serve as a subject matter expert, point of contact, and communicates with program affiliates, audiences, and stakeholders providing information and guidance on adult learning materials and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field OR one (1) year of related working experience in a business setting
Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design principles in a professional work environment to develop and deliver in-person, virtual and asynchronous learning.
Knowledge of or ability to learn complex business processing to design and develop learning experiences
Effective written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated skill and experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Three (3) or more years of technical training course development and training for employees (Preferred)
Experience in instructional design using Articulate 360, Captivate or similar tools (Preferred)
Experience with a variety of learning technology including learning management systems, and online conference technology (Preferred)
Basic knowledge of graphic design elements and techniques (Preferred)
Planning, organization, and project management skills (Preferred)
Knowledge of Workday or other ERP application fundamentals (Preferred)
Experience working in the public sector or higher education (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package