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Instructional Design Education Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $105K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ June 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mayo Clinic is hiring an Instructional Design Education Specialist. The role involves designing and implementing online courses, developing educational curricula, and providing ongoing instructional design and technical support for web-based learning projects. The specialist manages projects, assesses learning needs, and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs.

Highlights
  • Design and implement online courses and educational curricula.
  • Develop and translate content for new delivery formats.
  • Provide instructional design and technical expertise for web-based learning opportunities.
  • Conduct needs assessments and evaluate learning activities.
  • Manage multiple education projects and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
  • Proficiency in standard productivity software, web-based authoring systems, graphics software, and multimedia applications.
  • Preferred master's degree in education or instructional design; bachelor's degree with 3-5 years experience required.
  • Responsible for marketing, financial management, and operational support related to educational programs.
  • Compensation ranges from $74,859 to $104,811 annually with full benefits eligibility.
  • Position is full-time, remote with approximately 10% travel required.

Instructional Design Education Specialist Full Description

Instructional Design Education Specialist - Remote
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Finance
  • Remote: Yes

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities
The Instructional Design Specialist performs a full range of professional duties assisting colleagues with designing and implementing online courses as well as computer training support. The Instructional Design Specialist works with staff to develop new education curriculum (courses, content and materials) and translate existing content to new delivery formats. This position conducts an assessment of needs, designs curriculum for instruction, and implements and follows up with an evaluation of courses and curriculum created. The Instructional Design Specialist will also provide ongoing instructional design and technical expertise for colleagues in the development of web-based projects and online learning opportunities. This includes conceptualizing design options, programs, and deploying them and assisting in assessing education technology products for efficacy on an ongoing basis. The Instructional Design Specialist will also have responsibility for project management and tracking.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

This posting has two positions: 

First role will focus on the Education Specialist components:
  • Curriculum Development: Leads the creation of educational programs and materials.
  • Collaborative Instructional Design: Designs educational activities with others.
  • Needs Assessment & Evaluation: Assesses customer needs and evaluates learning activities.
  • Operational Support: Handles business aspects such as marketing and financial management. 

Second role will focus on Education Program Coordination functions:
  • Leads multiple education projects aligned with strategic goals.
  • Designs and implements educational strategies based on learner needs.
  • Analyzes data to monitor quality and adjust activities.
  • Develops training materials and ensures timely, on-budget delivery.
  • Coordinates implementation and evaluation of education plans

Qualifications
A master's degree in education, instructional design or related field is preferred. A bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. Demonstrated success in curriculum design and development. Knowledge and experience in developing relational and web-based databases is beneficial. Proficiency in standard productivity software, web-based authoring systems, graphics software and multimedia applications. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Exemption Status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
$74,859 - $104,811 / year

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours/Pay Period
80

Schedule Details
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm This position is 100% remote; however would require approximately 10% travel.

Weekend Schedule
Evenings and weekends possible, less than 5% of the time.

International Assignment
No

Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.