Hospital for Special Surgery

Manager Instructional Design

Hospital for Special Surgery$125K — $191K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in healthcare, education technology, or curriculum development.
  • 2+ years in significant IT implementation or support.
  • Bachelor's in IT, Business Admin, or related field; preferred Master's (MBA/MPH).
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale learning projects.
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage training initiatives for enterprise clinical systems like Epic.
  • Develop role-based training curricula, including job aids and competency assessments.
  • Engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and effectiveness.
  • Analyze training metrics to refine materials and delivery methods.
  • Drive change and continuous improvement in training practices.

Benefits

  • High level of service commitment to patients and users.
  • Support for professional development and team engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $125,000.00 - $191,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare, education technology, curriculum development and/or learning management.
  • 2+ years of significant IT implementation and/or support experience

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
  • 8+ years of experience in healthcare, education technology, curriculum development and/or learning management.
  • 4+ years of significant IT implementation and/or support experience.
  • Participation in at least one full implementation lifecycle


EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or Healthcare related field.

EDUCATION PREFERRED
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or equivalent.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED
N/A

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED

At least one year of direct experience training Epic applications in a classroom setting

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing a team, including leading cross-functional teams and large-scale learning projects
  • Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and training practices
  • Ability to translate complex technical or clinical content into effective learning experiences tailored to adult learners.
  • Deep knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Working knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Camtasia)
  • Experience implementing and/or supporting applicable enterprise clinical systems, e.g. Epic
  • Demonstrated ability to evolve the training function beyond application training to support broader digital capability development, including training for AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience building role-based training curricula for enterprise technology implementations, including learning paths, course outlines, job aids, and certification or competency assessments.
  • Strong project planning, prioritization, and resource allocation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent learning initiatives
  • Engage with stakeholders (users, subject matter experts, and executive sponsors) to gather feedback and ensure curriculum relevance and impact.
  • Comfort evaluating and piloting new tools and platforms
  • Ability to define and track learning effectiveness metrics
  • Experience collecting and analyzing training metrics (e.g., course completion rates, learner feedback, adoption metrics) and using results to improve training materials and delivery methods.
  • Experience leading, managing, and mentoring instructional designers, including establishing content development standards, review processes and instructional design best practices.
  • Mentor staff for professional development


POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES - AKA Competencies

  • Communication and Collaboration: Communicates complex ideas skillfully and with nuance to a diverse set of teams and audiences, including Sr. Leadership. Partners with stakeholders/customers to ensure effective collaboration in order to solve problems.
  • Commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement: Implements best practice standards and optimizes processes and systems within and across teams to drive improvement and quality. Effectively drives change (or serves as change agent) within the team and across teams.
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analyzes problems, issues, and opportunities systematically and logically to make decisions that support the goals of the department or organization.
  • Customer Service: Provides the highest level of service to patients, visitors, and colleagues across the organization. Monitors customer service metrics of team to ensure standards are met.
  • Performance Management: Creates a positive, supportive, engaging team environment for group members. Utilizes all aspects of the performance management cycle to help develop and sustain a working environment conducive to the highest levels of employee engagement and performance.
  • Positive Role Model: Inspires enthusiasm and commitment to excellence within the department by consistently demonstrating behaviors that reflect the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. Contributes positively to company culture and helps build a culture of lending support.
  • Project Management: Implements complex projects using a systematic approach to translate work plans into actionable components and measurable outcomes. Provides oversight for a portfolio or multiple portfolios of projects. Ensures teams have the appropriate support and tools to effectively manage projects. Develops and monitors project budgets.
  • Team Leadership: Provides guidance, encouragement and direction to staff to create and promote a team-centered approach to facilitate the achievement of the department or workgroup goals. Routinely assesses priorities and delegates appropriately to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Rallies teams around a mission, vision, or goal that encourages them to do their best work. Attracts and selects outstanding staff from diverse backgrounds to meet organizational needs.
  • Technical and Business Knowledge: Maintains and demonstrates the appropriate technical and knowledge required by the position. Understands business needs and the larger picture. Seeks to understand emerging technologies and areas outside of their expertise. Contributes to high-level discussions of platform or solution design.
  • Vendor Management: Responsible for day-to-day interaction with vendor. Participates in activities such as researching and selecting vendors, obtaining quotes and negotiating contracts, controlling costs, managing relationships, evaluating performance, and ensuring payments are made.

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
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