Online Learning Experience Designer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design and Development of Professional Education and Credit-bearing Courses
• Collaborate 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.
• Design end-to-end online learning experiences (online self-paced and facilitated) using provided, licensed, or curated content.
• Create engaging instructional assets across formats (text, graphics, video, audio, interactive media), working in partnership with dedicated media specialists.
• Apply Mines’ Engineering Learning design principles and ProEd 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.

Requirements

Colorado residency is preferred.

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.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to write clear, engaging instructional copy, including scripts for video and audio.
• Strong working knowledge of ADA compliance and web accessibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of online learning design experience in higher education.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS sufficient for LMS customization and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing continuing or professional education programs.
• Experience applying inclusive and equitable teaching practices in online environments.
• Familiarity with STEM disciplines or technical subject matter.
• Experience with tools such as MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe Creative Suite, mobile learning technologies, or AI-assisted course development.

Salary and Benefits

$90,000 - $100,000 annual salary. Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees, including:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Generous employer contribution to a fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment.
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).
• Free RTD Ecopass.
• Access to discounts through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games.
• Access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
• On-campus daycare center.

Contact Us

To learn more about Mines Online, please visit: https://online.mines.edu/.