Business and Industry Training Specialist

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Job Posting Date:

June 25, 2025

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$67,526 - $78,886

Department:

Business & Industry Services

Job Description:

Madison College is seeking a creative and collaborative Business and Industry Training Specialist to join our Business & Industry Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about digital learning, adult education, and helping organizations grow through accessible, well-designed training. You’ll use your instructional design skills and tech know-how to support our business clients, develop curriculum, enhance our online learning experiences, and help expand access to high-quality training across our district.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of education and innovation. Whether you’re developing course content using tools like Articulate 360 or Thinkific, helping a new instructor get ready for their first virtual session, or working alongside a client to turn their workforce challenges into a custom training plan, you’ll be making a real impact.

At Madison College, we believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger and our impact greater. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel welcome and valued. If this role excites you and you see yourself in the work we do, we hope you’ll apply and bring your strengths to our team.

Application Timeline:
This position is open until filled, with a first review date of July 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm. The posting may close after this date without further notice.

Required Documents (3): Applications missing any of these materials will not be considered.

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Link to a portfolio that demonstrates your instructional design experience.

Position Details:

• Full-time, exempt, 52 weeks per year

• Located at our Commercial Avenue campus, with some flexibility for remote work within the district (subject to change)

• This posting may be used to fill similar positions within a 12-month period

Why Madison?
Madison is a vibrant and diverse city, offering a high quality of life and a supportive community. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family, Madison has something for everyone. With easy access to Chicago, Milwaukee, and the beautiful surrounding countryside, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. Learn more at www.visitmadison.com.

Benefits:
Madison College offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design digital learning content (self-paced, hybrid, or online) using tools like Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise, Review), narrated screen recordings, and Videoscribe to support workforce training programs

• Support client-facing training: facilitate virtual or in-person sessions for organizations on topics like project management, negotiation, or leadership

• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and co-create impactful, inclusive training solutions tailored to their workforce

• Pilot and refine curriculum using feedback from clients and learners to improve quality and access

• Support instructors by sharing best practices, co-hosting mock sessions in Zoom or Teams, and troubleshooting tech as needed

• Administer and maintain our learning platforms like Thinkific and help integrate them with tools like Shopify and our website

• Stay current with learning tech trends, accessibility practices, and tools that enhance the online training experience

• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in instructional design and learning sciences, including the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in course development. Proactively identify and evaluate innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences and recommend tools for potential adoption.

• Promote flexibility and inclusion in course design and delivery to ensure access for all learners, especially working adults, English language learners, and others who may face barriers to traditional formats

• Represent Madison College