Learning Architect

Description

Shape the future of employee growth and organizational success at the Utah Transit Authority by building strong relationships and serving as a trusted learning and development consultant to teams across the organization. In this role, you will partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and departments to understand business needs, identify capability and learning gaps, and develop creative, practical solutions that address unique organizational challenges. As a Learning Architect, you will translate business needs into meaningful learning experiences, innovative L&D programs, instructional design solutions, and workforce training strategies that strengthen employee capabilities and support a culture of continuous learning across the organization.

This role combines consultation, relationship building, creative problem-solving, curriculum development, e-Learning design, instructional technology, training program management, and Learning Management System (LMS) expertise to develop learning solutions that address real business needs. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand challenges, think beyond traditional training approaches, and design innovative solutions that are engaging, practical, and aligned with organizational goals.

As the Learning Architect, you will:

• Deliver learning consultations, training program development, and instructional design expertise to departments without dedicated training resources while supporting organization-wide learning initiatives.

• Oversee standardized curriculum management processes to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across training programs.

• Assist the Workforce Learning & Development Administrator by providing training consultations, managing curriculum development and implementation, analyzing training effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with training standards.

• Design and evaluate learning content for use across the organization, including e-Learning courses and assessments, while applying instructional design best practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

• Assist with administering the Learning Management System (LMS) and provide project management support for learning and development initiatives as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience in content creation, including building e-Learning and assessments, video recording and editing, and animated video creation

• Bachelors degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Learning Experience Design, or closely related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of agency-wide training program design and implementation.

• Knowledge and application of project management processes and group facilitation methodologies.

• Advanced process management and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Skilled in computer use and the application of a variety of associated software including Articulate 360 Suite, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Scorm Packager, Vyond, and Learning Management Systems.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office software programs (Word and PowerPoint) at the intermediate to expert level; Excel and Visio at a beginner level.

• Knowledge of video recording and editing, as well as screen capture software such as Snag It and Camtasia.

• Updated on emergent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Strong design skills.

UTA Competencies:

• Social Acumen Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.

• Develops Self & Others Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.

• Ensures Fairness Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.

• Safety Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Integrity Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.

• Belonging Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.

• Teamwork Building strong teams that create an environment where everyones unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.

• Empowerment Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking ownership of their work.

• Accountability Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions and performance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: $73,300.00 or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Open Until Filled. Candidates who apply before Monday, September 14th will be given priority.

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.

• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.

• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.

• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.

• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

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