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Brigham Young University · 12 hours ago

Instructional Designer - Professional Development Training

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a flagship higher education institution committed to its mission of assisting individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. The Instructional Designer for Professional Development Training will work with various stakeholders to design online professional development trainings, oversee course quality, and manage project timelines and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Design noncredit professional training for campus and external partners
Define learning outcomes and create compliant design plans with faculty, authors, and instructors
Develop assessments, activities, and LMS course builds aligned to outcomes and quality standards
Oversee course quality through feedback, revisions, third-party integrations, and collaboration with production teams
Establish, communicate, and manage project timelines, budgets, and scope changes
Coordinate with production, media, and programming teams to ensure design integrity and fiscal alignment
Support administrators in keeping courses on schedule, within budget, and meeting quality standards
Engage in ongoing professional development through conferences, research, and policy awareness
Participate in peer reviews and model professional conduct and university citizenship
Mentor associate instructional designers and design assistants
Build and sustain productive relationships with faculty, authors, and subject-matter experts
Support authors through feedback and guidance during new development and major revisions
Provide input to supervisors on improving training materials and support processes
Contribute to portfolio strategy, process improvement, and new product development
Mentor designers and learners to grow as capable, Christlike leaders
Champion the mission, vision, and values of Continuing Education and BYU

Qualification

Instructional DesignLMS ProficiencyProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeForeign LanguageTeaching ExperienceAdobe Creative SuiteE-learning ToolsWeb Page DesignSupervisory Experience

Required

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or closely related field
One or more years' full-time direct work experience in the field of course design and production
At least one year of teaching or experience designing online professional development trainings
Proficient with an LMS (such as Canvas or Buzz)
Proficient with Microsoft Office
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or closely related field
Three or more years' work experience in the field of course design and production
Teaching or experience designing online professional development trainings
Proficient with an LMS (such as Canvas or Buzz)
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Proficient in a foreign language
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or closely related field
Seven or more years of full-time direct work experience in the field of course design and production. Or an equivalent combination of a bachelor's degree in instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field, plus nine or more years of full-time direct work experience in the field of course design and production
Proficiency in a foreign language
Proficient with an LMS (such as Canvas or Buzz)
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Proficient in a foreign language
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend

Preferred

Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite
Familiar with e-learning development tools (such as Smart Builder, H5P interactives, or Articulate Storyline)
Experience with basic web page design
Some supervisory experience

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Company

Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University is a private research university that seeks to develop students of intellect and character to continue learning.

H1B Sponsorship

Brigham Young University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (17)
2023 (19)
2022 (21)
2021 (17)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Steve Hafen
Administration Vice President and CFO
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Casey Baugh
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