How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
As an IT Learning Specialist Intermediate on our Learning Design and Delivery (LDD) team within Health Information Technology and Services (HITS), you will partner with customers, technical team members, subject matter experts, and learners across Michigan Medicine through end user support, online course development and/or instructor-led training activities.
Responsibilities*
- Design, develop, and maintain learning solutions across digital (eLearning, video, animation) and/or instructor led (in person or virtual) formats, using Subject Matter Expert (SME) input, curated vendor content, and existing materials.
- Facilitate engaging training sessions (including full day sessions), virtually and/or in person, to promote efficient system use and effective integration of technology into end-user workflows.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve and update content based on learner feedback, system updates, and changing business or technical requirements.
- Support training and operations through learning administration and customer support activities, such as LMS management, attendance tracking, pre/post training communications, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and customer service requests.
- Partner with SMEs, technical teams, and team members to analyze training needs and create practical, high impact learning experiences.
- Support implementation of new training modules, application implementations, upgrades, and workflow transitions, providing education and 1:1 or small group support as needed.
- Maintain advanced working knowledge of assigned applications, services, technologies, and productivity tools, and obtain or maintain required technical certifications (e.g., Epic, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow).
- Train, credential, and support other team members in assigned applications and learning approaches.
Required Qualifications*
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 - 5 years of professional experience in a learning related role.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Training, Information Technology or Clinical.
- Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Learning Design & Technology, or related discipline.
- Skilled in adult learning and related learning theories and a desire to grow within the field.
- Demonstrated experience in delivery of training (preferably adult learners focused on IT or software training).
- Experience designing, developing and updating training content and/or eLearning modules using tools such as Articulate, Rise, Camtasia, or comparable platforms.
- A strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Adaptable to technology and technology changes.
- Experience in a healthcare related field.
- Prior experience with Epic.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
This position is being made available with the ability for you to negotiate alternative work schedules and remote/on-site options to suit your work-life balance. This position may require some in-person training or support which will require the ability to be on-site as needed for classroom sessions. Non-Michigan residents should inquire about potential employment while working remotely in a state other than Michigan.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.