American College of Surgeons · 8 hours ago
Instructional Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe American College of Surgeons is a professional organization dedicated to improving surgical care. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing and developing training and educational content for ACS programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Participate in instructional design planning, including needs assessments and the development of design documents, storyboards and/or scripts that outline instructional objectives and methods
Coordinate subject matter experts and facilitate intervention/assessment design
Collaborate with staff and leadership to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
Track communication, time, and milestones
Support the pertinent stakeholders in prioritizing and executing training initiatives
Collaborate with the internal and external design team to develop and implement technical content and interactive learning experiences
Utilize strong visual and multimedia development skills, as well as proficiency in instructional design tools, in accordance with design specifications to create engaging and effective learning experiences
Manage quality assurance, user testing, and course implementation in the ACS Learning Management System
Collaborate with surgeon leaders and senior staff to assess needs and execute committee goals
Ensure stakeholder expectations are met through high-quality, timely deliverables within established budgets
Provide professional, informed support to subject matter experts
Serve as a point person in instructional design and facilitate the development and implementation of training for internal and external stakeholders
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and service aligned with ACS values
Contribute to standardizing education design processes and measuring training effectiveness
Identify areas for improvement and growth
Explore innovative technologies for learning experience development and deployment
Create and maintain organized documentation of processes and procedures for all education design and development activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required
Master's degree and/or training in Instructional Design required
At least 2+ years of Instructional Design experience is required
Experience designing end-to-end learning solutions, including needs assessment, content development, media production, and evaluation
Significant experience collaborating with subject matter experts (medical SME experience preferred)
Experience using major authoring tools (e.g., Storyline, Rise) and LMS platforms
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a structured design workflow
Experience creating multimedia-enhanced courses (graphics, audio, video, interactivity)
Experience applying adult learning principles in real-world training environments, ideally with measurable outcomes
Strong grasp of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
Ability to translate complex SME content into clear, structured learning materials
Project management skills: organizing timelines, tracking revisions, coordinating stakeholders
Proficiency with LMS platforms and common authoring tools (e.g., Storyline, Rise)
Clear technical writing and content editing
Basic video and audio editing skills for preparing instructional media
Commitment to quality, usability, and accessibility standards
Preferred
Experience with scenario-based or simulation-focused learning
Ability to analyze learner data and apply findings to course improvements
Multimedia or basic graphic design skills
Familiarity with evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick, Moore, etc.)
Healthcare education experience
Benefits
Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
403(b) Matching Program
Pension Plan
Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Domestic Partner Coverage
Company
American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS
Executive Director & CEO
Recent News
2025-10-06
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