UCEAP
Associate Instructional Designer
UCEAP

Reporting to the Lead Instructional Designer at UCEAP, this role supports study abroad-related Instructional Design and staff training efforts. The Associate Instructional Designer will utilize educational technologies to create, edit, test, and deliver learning content and adapt emerging pedagogical strategies to current and ongoing projects of moderate scope. This role will co-lead committees or projects and will serve as a liaison with the greater campus and UC community to ensure learner-centered, authentic, interactive online learning activities that align with UCEAP and industry best practices. Requires independent work and collaboration within cross-functional teams to facilitate high-impact projects and programs aligned with UCEAP's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals.

  • Requires 2+ years experience
  • Full time
  • Goleta,CA, United States
  • Requires Bachelor's degree
June 26, 2025
Responsibilities
  • 30% media and learning content creation, editing, and accessibility
  • 30% course design and delivery
  • 20% technical support and monitoring
  • 10% research and outreach
  • 10% other duties and special projects

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Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 
  • Two (2) or more years of work experience in Instructional Design, online education, faculty support, consultation, or related fields; or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience. 
  • Working knowledge of Instructional Design principles, processes, and learning theories, including needs analysis, backwards design, adult learning theory, outcomes and assessments design, and instructional approaches such as F2F, hybrid, microlearning, lecture, and other activities.
  • Working knowledge of technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, including but not limited to Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Camtasia.
  • Technical aptitude and open-mindedness to learn to use new software and hardware tools and platforms as needed to deliver efficient and engaging online content.
  • Ability to adhere to the organization's branding, policies, and procedures impacting online course development.
  • Thorough understanding of workload prioritization and how projects may impact work being done on other courses or within other organizational teams. 
  • Proficiency in analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills. 
  • Working knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development.
  • Working knowledge of adult learning theories and education methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of eLearning strategies, including but not limited to courses (e.g., processes and technologies).
  • Proficiency in planning, resourcing, and monitoring effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization. 
Who We Are

The University of California Education Abroad Program is a UC, systemwide, academic program. Through international academic experiences, the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) inspires students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world. Since 1962, UCEAP has served as the UC systemwide study abroad program. In support of this mission, it has served over 100,000 students across all ten UC campuses and over 50,000 Reciprocity (international) students. UCEAP is committed to promoting excellence, recognizing that diversity is integral to the University's achievement of academic excellence. UCEAP upholds the principle of equal opportunity for all, adheres to the University of California Diversity Statement, and strives to create an environment that is welcoming for all. UCEAP typically has over 6,000 student participants annually, is active in over 40 countries worldwide, and welcomes about 1,500 Reciprocity students to the University of California. Sustained by strong academic excellence, spirited faculty collaboration, and an interrelated support system, UCEAP produces future global citizens and thought leaders.

Job Function
Instructional Designer
Industry
Higher Education