Sr Education Coordinator

Join AORN and Make an Impact

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is seeking a Sr Education Coordinator to help advance patient and staff safety through evidence-based practice, education, and clinical resources that support perioperative nurses. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and career stages who are excited to bring their expertise to a mission-driven organization.

In this role, you will support the operational delivery of Pfiedler Education’s continuing medical education programs. Working alongside Clinical Program Managers and cross-functional partners, you’ll prepare educational content, manage courses across learning platforms, and help ensure programs are delivered accurately and on time.

Location: Remote
Headquarters: Denver, CO

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a meaningful impact on patient and staff safety.
• Work remotely with a collaborative and supportive team.
• Contribute ideas that help shape the future of perioperative nursing.
• Join a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.

Why Join AORN?

At AORN, you'll find purpose-driven work, an engaging remote culture, and a team dedicated to advancing perioperative nursing.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Integrity:Ethical, Credible and Transparent
• Excellence:Achievement, Quality and Data-Driven
• Accountability:Ownership, Timeliness and Responsibility
• Collaboration:Partnership, Communication and Teamwork
• Inclusion:Belonging, Respect and Fairness

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of expertise, you'll have the opportunity to contribute and make a difference.

What You’ll Do

The Sr Education Specialist is a member of the Pfiedler Education team, supporting in the development of continuing medical education courses, to include desktop publishing layout and design, administrative tasks, correspondence, document proofing and editing, and data management. Upon completion of the course projects, the Sr Education Specialist is responsible for deployment of the course into the learning management system (LMS) and content management system (CMS) as well as testing for functionality. Working closely with the Pfiedler Education Clinical Program Managers and other internal & external stakeholders, the Sr Education Specialist proactively communicates status updates and ensures timely & efficient completion of multiple projects simultaneously. The position also coordinates activities with production, graphic design, and other team members involved in delivering Pfiedler Education programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Pfiedler Education projects by coordinating with Clinical Program Managers, the Director of Operations, and internal and external stakeholders to support project execution and timely completion of deliverables.
• Develops publication-ready educational materials, including Word documents, InDesign layouts, PowerPoint presentations, and related course assets.
• Proofreads, copy edits, and formats educational content for accuracy, consistency, readability, and alignment with applicable style and accreditation requirements.
• Administers and maintains Pfiedler Education content in the CMS, LMS, association management system (AMS), staging, and production environments to ensure accuracy, functionality, and timely updates.
• Configures course components, including content, assessments, evaluations, certificates, continuing education information, and faculty details.
• Maintains activity files, project documentation, project logs, and status updates to support communication and accountability.
• Identifies workflow, system, and process improvement opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, learner experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Serves as a member of the Association Management System (AMS) and Learning Management System (LMS) teams and contributes to system enhancements, process improvements, best-practice development, and annual program evaluation.
• Partners with the Pfiedler Education team to evaluate workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality of services, learner experience, and educational operations.
• Prepares and manages digital educational content, including editing recorded webinars for on-demand education and deploying content to staging and production sites.
• Analyzes work processes and partners with the Pfiedler team to develop improved processes for workflow, quality of services, and operations as they pertain to educational activities.
• Follows educational policies & procedures which integrate accreditation requirements.
• Ensures project requirements and deliverables are clearly communicated and understood by collaborating teams.
• Contributes to group learning, best-practice development, and continuous improvement of educational processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Publications, Marketing, Business or a related field or relevant professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Minimum 3 years of experience creating document layouts in InDesign and Word and creating presentations in PowerPoint.
• Experience with transforming written content into visually compelling, well-organized documents and presentations while maintaining established brand and formatting standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior education project coordinator/project management experience.
• Experience working with AMA Style Guide.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) in a professional setting.
• Association Management System experience.
• Content Management System (CMS) experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Applies sound judgment and independent thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to create and follow a project plan for course builds, updates, launches, and reporting deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain platform steps clearly to learners and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, including education, accreditation, production, graphic design, and technical support.
• Models and reinforces organizational values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

Benefits & Well-Being

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, financial future, and professional growth.

Supporting Your Health & Well-Being

• Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance available
• Critical illness and accident insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Calm subscription
• Pet insurance

Supporting Your Financial Future

• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Staff incentive bonus opportunity

Supporting Your Life Outside of Work

• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually
• Remote work

Supporting Your Professional Growth

• Professional development opportunities

WORKING CONDITIONS

This remote position requires regular use of a computer, Microsoft Teams, and other business technology tools. Travel may be required to support departmental and Association activities.

FLSA Status:Exempt

Application Deadline:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AORN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on disability.

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