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IT Learning & Training Specialist
Job Description
Job Summary:
The NU ITS Training and Development team supports faculty, staff, and students across the University of Nebraska system through engaging, accessible, and high-quality technology training experiences. This position plays a key role in the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of technology training initiatives that support enterprise systems, learning platforms, and digital learning environments across all campuses.
This role partners closely with campus stakeholders, faculty support teams, instructional designers, and ITS departments to develop innovative and scalable training solutions that enhance the adoption, usability, and effectiveness of university technologies.
This position will uphold the ITS core principles of collaboration, communication, innovation, integrity, and a commitment to supporting teaching, learning, and operational excellence across the NU System.
Additional Info
About Us:
University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, Information Technology or related field
2 years professional experience with training, instructional design, instructional technologies, or related field.
Experience delivering technology or system training, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex organization.
Experience creating instructional videos, digital learning assets, and multimedia training materials.
Experience developing and facilitating technical presentations and workshops for diverse, non-technical audiences.
Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder requests simultaneously.
Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or coursework in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design, Educational Technology, Organizational Learning or related field
Experience with learning management systems and related technologies, including Canvas, Bridge, Canvas Catalog, or similar platforms.
Experience with instructional development and multimedia tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive digital learning practices.
Experience developing email campaigns, newsletters, website content, and learner communications.
Ability to demonstrate a professional presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies that support training, productivity, and digital learning initiatives.
Experience with badging, credentials, learning analytics, LMS integrations, or project management
Additional Information:
The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.
Special Instructions:
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory performance, employees in this position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval. Under the University of Nebraska Information Technology Services (NU ITS) hybrid work guidelines, eligible employees my work remotely up to two days per week and are required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week at one of the University of Nebraska campuses in Lincoln, Omaha or Kearney.
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