Instructional Designer - School of Social Work

Instructional Designer - School of Social Work

Office of Workforce Development

Located Statewide in Illinois

Job Summary

Collaborates with team members, subject matter experts, and facilitators to develop and implement creative, engaging, and high-quality learning and development solutions for professionals and caregivers within Illinois child welfare services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Content Design and Development:
• Design, develop and implement innovative and impactful curricula using advanced learning theory and technologies that comply with state and federal mandates such as Title II ADA guidelines.
• Design core professional skills solutions based on learning paths and level-specific competencies, across service lines.
• Review and enhance learning content to ensure level appropriateness and consistency with learning objectives related to child safety, permanency and well-being.
• Research best practices, content, rules, policies, and procedures for ensuring up to date content is included in training material, and that training material is in alignment with Illinois child welfare related rules and procedures.
• Advise on best practices for content creation and execution using innovative organizational development and/or adult learning techniques, principles, theory, and online learning technologies.
• Convert and format learning materials to fit learning outcomes and assist in the development of learning paths.

Project Management:
• Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Use project management tools, workflows, and methodologies to track progress, and adjust schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, program deliverables, and expectations.

Transfer of Training:
• Assist with facilitator preparedness and effectiveness, and onsite learning facilitation, as needed.

Technology Management:
• Support the design of learning content and experiences that leverages technology to meet the needs of a diverse set of learning styles, through learning and proficiency of available instructional technology, researching and recommending new instructional technology as needed, and collaborating with other Workforce Development staff to ensure functionality and quality user experience of instructional technology.
• Assist with implementing instructional technology for effective and efficient training delivery.

Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

Statewide travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or technology, graphic design, organizational development, behavioral psychology, education, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience assessing training needs and developing related content. Experience with eLearning resources and authoring tools and implementation thereof, including SCORM.
• Proficiency in Articulate Storyline authoring software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn basic social work terminology and to garner industry knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, teaming, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and/or the ability to learn and research the ADA online education requirements (Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines).
• Ability to take initiative, demonstrate adaptability, act in a self-directed manner, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker with excellent judgment and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search positing closes. The salary for this position is $62,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Hybrid work options may be available for this position with the ability to be on-site as needed per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday August 11th, 2025 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Upload your cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1031002
Job Category : Education & Student Services
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