Junior Learning Designer

Location: University Campus

Job Description Summary

The Junior Learning Designer supports end-to-end course development. This role works closely with the Learning Designers to prepare, generate, refine, and quality-check online course content. The Junior Learning Designer serves as a production engine, quality filter, and process accelerator, using AI-assisted tools to generate and organize course materials, then applying instructional design judgment, attention to detail, and technical skill to bring courses to a polished, launch-ready state.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Intake & Planning Support Prepare and pre-fill portions of the AI course intake form

Review faculty submissions for completeness and clarity

Flag missing elements or unclear learning outcomes

Confirm that learning outcomes are measurable

Communicate with faculty to resolve questions or gaps in intake materials

AI-Assisted Course & Content Development Run AI generation prompts to produce course structure and content drafts

Organize AI-generated outputs for Learning Designer review

Perform initial quality scans and flag misalignment with course objectives

Generate content pages using the organization's prompt library

Clean up formatting and standardize tone and voice across content

Tag content by type and ensure alignment with stated learning objectives

Identify and flag low-quality AI-generated output for revision

Interactive Activity & Course Build Generate drafts of interactive activities from AI tools

Build activities using tools such as Articulate Storyline

Apply established templates to activities and course pages

Test activity functionality before review

Escalate complex design issues to the Learning Designer

Populate the LMS course shell and apply templates and styling

Format pages, add media, and run accessibility pre-checks

Assist with alignment checks between content, activities, and objectives

Review, Revision & Quality Assurance Package completed courses for academic accuracy review

Track and organize reviewer feedback

Make straightforward edits directly; escalate complex revisions as needed

Maintain version control throughout the review and revision cycle

Run QA checklists and test LMS components before launch

Verify accessibility compliance and fix minor issues

Support final course launch activities

Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. MSID a plus

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Comfort working with AI content-generation tools and prompt libraries

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with faculty and senior staff

Basic understanding of measurable learning outcomes and instructional alignment

Preferred Experience with AI tools, Articulate Storyline, or similar e-learning authoring tools

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Section 508)

Prior experience in higher education or online course development

Familiarity with version control and course review workflows

Role Summary Production engine: generates, formats, and builds course content and activities

Quality filter: catches formatting, alignment, and accessibility issues early

Process accelerator: reduces workload on the Senior Learning Designer by handling first-pass production work

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

This job description intends to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

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