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Arizona State University

Learning & Instructional Specialist

🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K - $60K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ October 12th, 2026
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Arizona State University is hiring a Learning & Instructional Specialist to drive user proficiency and adoption of the Workday Human Capital Management and Financials system. The role connects end users with technical teams and builds training programs, job aids, and web-based training. It works with Workday business analysts and engages end users virtually and in person.

Highlights
  • Design and build interactive training, job aids, and quick reference guides for Workday HCM and Financials
  • Create multimedia learning modules using tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360
  • Facilitate working sessions between functional end users and ASU Workday business analysts
  • Deliver training and informational sessions virtually and in person
  • Apply change management frameworks such as Prosci ADKAR
  • Document in Confluence and JIRA and use AI platforms in content work
  • Work independently and with teams at all levels
  • Pay range $55,000 to $60,000, depending on experience

Learning & Instructional Specialist Full Description

Job Profile:Instructional Technologist 2
Job Family:Instructional Design and Technology
Time Type:Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.


Job Profile Summary:
Assesses, designs, implements, and provides instructional design support for in one or more units to develop resources and materials to support teaching and learning.
Job Description:
The Learning and Instructional Coordinator serves as the critical bridge between end users and technical teams, driving user proficiency, engagement and adoption of the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials system. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive training programs, including instructional design and development for accessible job aids and web-based training, training facilitation and facilitating working sessions between functional end users and ASU Workday Business Analysts. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and with a team and is confident in collaborating with people at all levels. The ability to engage with end users virtually and in person is a must, requiring exceptional communication skills and empathy.
Position Salary Range:

  • $55,000 - $60,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

  • Instructional Design and Content Development: Design, build and maintain engaging and interactive training, including step-by-step job aids, quick reference guides and multimedia learning modules for Workday HCM and Financials. Knowledge of industry-standard content creation tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360, Camtasia, or Canva) and the Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Word).
  • Training Facilitation: Confident delivering training and informational sessions virtually and in person.
  • Communication: Exceptional communication skills; ability to simplify technical jargon for non-technical audiences.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build partnerships across departments and end users.; ability to manage conflict and ambiguity at all levels.
  • Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary bridge between end users, functional teams and technical teams, translating complex system processes into user-friendly guidance.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Organize, schedule and facilitate periodic feedback forums and alignment meetings between functional end users and ASU Workday Business Analysts.
  • Adoption & Driving Proficiency: Develop strategies to promote platform engagement, monitor user adoption and improve overall proficiency with a Financial or Human Capital Management System.
  • Feedback & Process Improvement: Gather continuous end-user feedback, identify learning gaps or pain points and collaborate with Business Analysts to refine system usability and training resources.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with documentation platforms (Confluence, JIRA) and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot 365).
  • Organizational Change Management: Knowledge of organizational change management concepts and frameworks (ACMP standard, Prosci ADKAR).
  • Meeting facilitation: Demonstrated skill in organizing, moderating and guiding group discussions, feedback and informational sessions between stakeholder groups.
  • Workday: Working knowledge of the Workday HCM and FMS system.

Working Environment:

  • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
  • Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Department Statement:

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices. 

At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes: 
  • AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
  • Competitive wages.
  • Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
  • Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
  • Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benefits.
  • Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
  • Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
  • Retirement programs with employer match.
  • Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.
  • More Info can be found here: (https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits).

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and University Business Services will not provide sponsorship for employment.
Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.
Location:Campus: Tempe
Funding:No Federal Funding