Online Learning Designer

Position: Online Learning Experience Designer
Engineering a world of possibilities

Mines Online is seeking a highly skilled Online Learning Experience Designer (OLED) to help grow graduate and professional education at a top-tier STEM institution. This role is ideal for an experienced instructional designer who blends deep learning science, exceptional design judgment, and technical fluency to create rigorous, engaging, and measurable online learning experiences for working professionals.

This position currently operates in a flexible hybrid work environment. Colorado residency is preferred.

For more on Mines Online, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). an OLED, you will partner closely with Mines faculty and subject matter experts to translate complex STEM knowledge into cohesive, outcome-driven online courses that emphasize application, practice, and real-world relevance. You will be supported by a mature ecosystem, including media development, assessment specialists, and proven workflows, so you can focus on what you do best: designing excellent learning.

What You’ll DoLead the Design and Development of Professional Education and Credit-bearing Courses You will own the instructional design of Mines Online Professional Education (Pro Ed) courses from concept through launch and iteration. Credit-bearing courses follow a 16-week collaborative process, working alongside one of Mines’ faculty.

For Pro Ed:
Design end-to-end online learning experiences (online self-paced and facilitated) using provided, licensed, or curated content.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to:

Clarify and refine measurable learning outcomes

Establish a logical, learner-centered course structure

Ensure learning activities and assessments support outcomes at the apply level or higher

Some builds will utilize purchased or OER materials without a SME. In these cases, you will work with the content utilizing AI resources and internal expertise to develop a full self-study course.

Create engaging instructional assets across formats (text, graphics, video, audio, interactive media), working in partnership with dedicated media specialists.

Design authentic practice opportunities, formative feedback, and summative assessments that align tightly with learning outcomes.

Apply Mines’ Engineering Learning design principles and Pro Ed branding standards with intention and consistency.

Ensure all courses meet or exceed expectations for accessibility (ADA/WCAG) and copyright compliance.

Use learning analytics, learner feedback, and performance data to continuously improve course quality and impact.

Follow established workflows while contributing to the refinement of design processes and standards.

Collaborate to Advance Innovation in Teaching and Learning Work as a thought partner within the Mines Online team to support innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Contribute instructional design expertise to cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Participate actively in design reviews, planning meetings, and collaborative problem-solving.

Contribute Where Needed Support the development of strategic initiatives as organizational priorities require.

Take on special projects that advance the success of Mines Online, Mines Pro Ed, and its learners.

Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in instructional design or online learning experience design.

Deep knowledge of learning theory, instructional design models, and adult learning principles.

Demonstrated ability to design coherent courses with aligned outcomes, assessments, and learning activities.

Experience using learning analytics and data to inform course design decisions.

Strong curriculum and lesson planning experience.

Proficiency designing and building courses within at least one learning management system (LMS).Strong visual design sensibility, including storyboarding and experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud.

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Ability to write clear, engaging instructional copy,…