Digital Learning and Instructional Design Spe

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Professional Rosemont, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

$75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Department:
Professional Development

Reports To:
Senior Manager of Learning and Technology
FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried)

Effective Date

May 2026

Prepared By

Senior Director of Education & Professional Development

Summary

The Digital Learning and Instructional Design Specialist leads the design and development of engaging, evidence-based digital learning experiences for AANA's professional development portfolio, including online courses, micro-credentials, microlearning, assessments, and other technology-enabled education. This position applies instructional design, adult learning science, learner experience design, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, to translate complex healthcare and clinical content into effective learning experiences.

The specialist partners with subject matter experts and the Senior Manager of Learning Operations and Technology to ensure educational products are accurate, innovative, learner-centered, and aligned with accreditation and AANA standards.

Job Location

This is a primarily remote position. The individual must be able to work independently, manage priorities and deadlines, communicate proactively, and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment. Occasional attendance at the Rosemont, IL office may be required for designated meetings, trainings, or department activities.

Travel Requirements

This position may require travel and onsite work at one to two conferences or educational programs per year. Responsibilities may include supporting digital learning technologies, educational content, faculty, or the learner experience as assigned.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Design and Digital Learning Development

Percentage
70%

Design and develop high-quality online courses, microlearning, micro-credentials, assessments, simulations, and other digital learning experiences.

Apply adult learning theory, instructional design models, learning science, user experience principles, and accessibility standards to course design.

Translate complex healthcare and clinical content into clear, accurate, engaging, and instructionally sound learning experiences for healthcare professionals.

Create advanced scenarios, case-based learning, branching activities, knowledge checks, and other interactive learning strategies that support measurable performance and competency outcomes.

Develop storyboards, scripts, prototypes, course maps, assessment plans, and production-ready learning assets.

Use Articulate 360 and related design technologies to build, test, publish, and maintain responsive digital learning content.

Use generative AI responsibly to support course ideation, drafting, image generation, audio narration, assessment development, personalization, and production efficiency while maintaining human review, clinical accuracy, privacy, copyright, and ethical standards.

Create or direct the development of multimedia assets, including graphics, illustrations, audio, video, and animations, that meet brand and accessibility requirements.

Establish and apply instructional design, visual design, multimedia, and quality assurance standards across the online learning portfolio.

Conduct learner testing, pilots, and iterative design reviews; use findings and learning data to improve usability, engagement, and outcomes.

Research and recommend emerging learning technologies and innovative approaches, including simulation, serious games, adaptive learning, and AI-enabled learning tools.

Align learning experiences with AANA strategy, professional practice needs, and accreditation requirements.

Percentage
15%

Manage instructional design projects from intake through launch, including scope, timelines, deliverables, reviews, and quality assurance.

Coordinate digital learning workflows with internal partners, vendors, and subject matter experts to keep projects on schedule.

Maintain organized project documentation, content repositories, version control, and production files.

Identify project risks, recommend solutions, and communicate status and resource needs to the Senior Manager of Learning Operations and Technology.

Partner with healthcare subject matter experts to define learning needs,…