Online Learning Designer

 
Created
Dec 23, 2025 10:44pm
Location
Tucson, Arizona
The Online Learning Designer is responsible for creating engaging learning activities, working with subject matter experts to develop compelling and effective course content, and applying instructional design theories and best practices within a structured and efficient development workflow for 100% online and asynchronous courses.

Online Learning Designer

Location: Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus (On-site/Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $58,625 - $73,280 Annually

SUMMARY

The Online Learning Designer is responsible for creating engaging learning activities, working with subject matter experts to develop compelling and effective course content, and applying instructional design theories and best practices within a structured and efficient development workflow for 100% online and asynchronous courses.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

The Designer drives the creation and quality assurance of digital learning content:

  • Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances the learning process.

  • Work collaboratively with Program Directors and faculty to establish course goals, measurable learning outcomes, and well-aligned content.

  • Apply best practices and current research in learning theories and instructional design methodologies.

  • Create storyboards for media production and supporting materials (audio, video, simulations) as necessary.

  • Track projects and manage milestone achievements using a prescribed workflow methodology.

  • Manage an aggressive schedule of course and program development and curriculum revisions.

  • Utilize data to inform improvements to course and program instruction.

  • Maintain pristine organizational structure for all learning assets, including strict adherence to naming conventions.

  • Apply an innovative mindset to solving learning design problems and ensuring accessibility through the intentional application of universal design principles.

Working Conditions & Physical Tasks:

  • Working Conditions: Indoor office environment; exposure to noise; contact with employees, students, and the public.

  • Physical Tasks: Requires communicating, reading, comprehending, writing, and sorting/filing documents. Requires hearing within the normal range.

  • Equipment: Utilizes standard office equipment, computer, and Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation & Benefits (Colorado EPEWA Compliant):

  • Salary Range: $58,625 - $73,280 Annually (Final salary dependent on experience).

  • Benefits: Full-Time Benefits eligibility may include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Paid Time Off (PTO). Specific details provided upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Online Learning, eLearning, Education, or a closely related field.

  • Experience (Required): Two (2) or more years of experience designing and producing high-quality and interactive online courses and programs.

  • Portfolio: Portfolio of work demonstrating breadth and depth of experience and skills in online education.

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Knowledge and experience with online quality management practices such as Quality Matters.

    • Project management skills and attention to detail.

    • Experience designing for adult learners.

    • Computer skills and knowledge working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HTML.

    • Skills and knowledge working with educational tools and software including learning management systems, course authoring tools, student information systems, etc.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of ABHES distance education standards; blended learning experience.

Ready to Innovate Online Education?

If you are a creative and organized instructional design professional, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to become our Online Learning Designer.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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