Extra Help - CAPE eLearning Specialist

Summary: The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system, serving more than 4,000 students. This position will support CAPE's online curriculum development projects for employer training, focusing on creating eLearning content and collaborating with subject matter experts to enhance learner understanding. Responsibilities: - Creates eLearning content and activities using Canvas, Articulate Storyline, and other authoring tools - Collaborates with SMEs to create detailed storyboards for stakeholder review and approval - Designs exercises, activities and assessments that enhance learner understanding - Manage project deadlines and deliverables - Follows instructional design processes to create sound instructional objectives, learning activities and assessment - Analyzes and applies trends and best practices in accessibility and instructional design - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Any combination of the following, totaling 6 months from the categories below: - Coursework in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or similar field - 30 semester hours equals 6 months - Certification in instructional design or gamified eLearning development - Work experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or systems training Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional design and online education - Certifications or experience in learning development - Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines - Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and subject matter experts - Portfolio samples that include system/technical training content Required Skills: Instructional design, Articulate Storyline, eLearning content creation Important Skills: Canvas, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration with SMEs, Technical problem solving, Customer support, Communication skills, Teamwork