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Madison College is hiring a Business and Industry Training Specialist to join their Business & Industry Services team. The role involves designing digital learning content, facilitating client trainings, collaborating with business clients to develop tailored workforce training solutions, and supporting instructors with technology and best practices while advancing online learning experiences.

Highlights

Design digital and hybrid learning content using Articulate 360, narrated screen recordings, and Videoscribe for workforce training programs.
Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions on topics like project management, negotiation, and leadership.
Collaborate with clients to develop customized, inclusive training solutions tailored to workforce needs.
Use and maintain learning platforms such as Thinkific, integrating with Shopify and the college website.
Stay up-to-date with instructional design innovations, AI tools, and accessibility practices to enhance training quality.
Support instructors through co-hosting mock sessions and troubleshooting technology in Zoom or Teams.
Represent Madison College at business and community events to promote training programs and build partnerships.
Required skills include instructional design expertise, proficiency with Thinkific and Articulate 360, strong communication, and workforce development knowledge.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree (Associate’s with relevant experience considered) and 2-4+ years of professional experience.
Salary range is $67,526 to $78,886 annually with benefits including health, dental, and retirement system participation.

Business and Industry Training Specialist Full Description

Business and Industry Training Specialist

Commercial Avenue Education Center (Madison)

Full time

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday

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 at business, workforce, and community events, sharing our training programs and building partnerships

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

A passion for creating learning that works: practical, engaging, and accessible
Experience with instructional design and digital learning platforms (especially Thinkific, Articulate 360, or similar tools)
Comfort facilitating training for diverse audiences, whether online or in person
Knowledge of workforce development and the ability to tailor training to business and industry needs
Familiarity with learning management systems and ability to troubleshoot or support users
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially when working across differences or with community-based partners
A flexible mindset, a love of learning, and a commitment to making education more inclusive and accessible

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. An Associate’s Degree may be considered with equivalent additional work experience.
Experience:
2-4+ years of relevant, professional, and progressive work experience.
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district
Preferred:

Experience working with adult learners or in community-based settings

Knowledge of grant-funded training programs or previous experience delivering professional development to businesses or nonprofits

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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