E - Learning Developer

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3 (006148)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT118700-JC006148-PD168160

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1136461

Approved Date:

5/16/2025 2:29:29 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/16/2025 2:29:18 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

12/1/2022

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Department:

118700 - LADCFS UCLA ACADEMY WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT118700-JC006148-PD168160

Position Description ID

168160

UC Payroll Title:

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3 (006148)

Business Title:

E - Learning Developer

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40064959

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADMIN MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40065124

Department Head Payroll Title:

RES-LR SCL-AY-1/9

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The University Academy of Workforce Excellence (AWE) is an agreement among UCLA, USC, CSULB, CSULA, CSUN, CSUDH, and APU to provide training for LA County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employed social workers, field instruction for the graduate MSW students from the participating universities, and support for training, evaluation, and research in the area of child welfare services. The e-Learning Developer's (ELD) primary role is to serve as developer of e-Learning modules. The ELD will work with e-Learning staff, including instructional designers and content developers, as well as university faculty and staff members, government agency staff, curriculum specialist, trainers, field instructors in subject matters concerning social welfare and others as related to training needs. The ELD will develop e-Learning materials for adult learner child welfare workers, supervisors, managers, and others employed by Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services including collaborating agencies. ELD will guide the approval process, including obtaining feedback from evaluations, implementing revisions and drafting progress reports. The design of the online learning program will be based on a sound pedagogical foundation aimed to help adult students learn materials effectively. In addition, Child Welfare background preferred. Experience in e-Learning or multi-media development and web design and support is required.

The UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence is under a Title IV-E training contract with UCLA and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The UCLA Academy of Workforce is a collaboration of seven universities (UCLA, USC, CSULB, CSULA, CSUN, CSUDH, and APU). The UCLA Academy of Workforce/DCFS University Training Center provides training to all levels of Department of Children and Family Services staff. LADCFS + UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence provide administrative, programmatic, virtual and in person training support for LA County Children Social Workers and staff in various levels in delivering foundation academies and other professional development trainings; comprehensively plan and execute meetings, trainings, and conferences of varying sizes and scopes: Schedule and facilitate all in-service training to Department of Children and Family Services staff and schedule all training sessions sponsored by UCLA Academy of Workforce.

Curriculum Development and Online Course Delivery

A1. Plans, designs, and develops strategy for professional eLearning Training-modules development for adult learners in collaboration with subject matter experts and curriculum training team.(E) A2. Builds e-learning that is SCORM compliant and can be tracked by the LMS. Works with LMS vendor, IT or software vendor to resolve any technical issues with the web based training course or its performance within the LMS (E) A3. Develops interactive materials and/or videos based on content provided by instructional designer(s) and content developer(s)(E) A4. Reorganizes, interprets and summarizes technical information for non-specialist audience.(E)

70%

Leadership

C1. Support a collaboration and positive work environment (E) C2. Meet project milestones in a timely manner (E) C3. Provide leadership and guidance to staff in the development of the online curriculum (E) C4. Determine priorities and set deadlines (E) C5. Train staff on the implementation of educational programs and Demonstrate Techniques of equipment use and/or procedures. (M)

15%

Website Oversight and Development

B1. Website content management (E)

10%

Staff support

D1. Provides staff support at departmental and planning sessions (M) D2. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested (E)

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

2 - 5 years

Two to five years of experience in eLearning and/or multi-media development

Required

High level of expertise in e-Learning curriculum development, in a university or corporate environment.

Required

Excellent organizational skills, time management, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks are all prerequisites.

Required

Demonstrated skills in image manipulation, graphic design, audio and video production and post-production, animation/motion graphics, illustration, software scripting and/or programming

Required

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Articulate e-Learning Software (Articulate Storyline), Moodle, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop and Flash, Acrobat Pro Microsoft Office, and Learning Management System integration (Moodle/TalentWorks)

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

1149 S Hill Street, Los Angeles CA. 90015

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.