Learning Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Learning Specialist jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Evanston, and Rolling Meadows and other Illinois metros, with employers like Chicago Public Schools, CDW, and Advocate Aurora Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
680 Lake Shore Drive
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Revenue Cycle Learning Specialist supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Revenue Cycle Learning & Development program. Reporting to the Revenue Cycle Learning Manager, this role partners with Revenue Cycle leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure learning solutions are aligned to performance outcomes, operational priorities, and organizational standards.
The Learning Specialist applies adult learning and instructional design principles to translate business needs, quality insights, and system or process changes into effective, role-based learning strategies. This role plays a key part in ensuring onboarding, competency development, and ongoing staff education are intentional, measurable, and scalable across the Revenue Cycle.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality training materials including instructor-led content, eLearning modules, job aids, assessments, and scenario-based learning to support revenue cycle education needs.
- Deliver onboarding, refresher, and role-specific training for revenue cycle staff and leadership, facilitating instruction across virtual, in-person, and hybrid environments to ensure effective skill acquisition.
- Provide learning support and reinforcement strategies by assessing learner competency, supporting knowledge retention, and assisting team members in applying training to on-the-job performance.
- Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leaders and Learning Managers to identify training needs, recommend appropriate learning solutions, and support standardized training practices across Patient Access, Patient Financial Services, and Health Information Management.
- Maintain training materials and learning resources by incorporating learner feedback, quality assurance findings, workflow updates, organizational policy changes, and system enhancements.
- Support continuous improvement of training programs through evaluation of performance data, learner feedback, and industry best practices to enhance training effectiveness and learner engagement.
- Stay current with revenue cycle operations, systems, and learning methodologies, ensuring training content reflects up-to-date operational workflows, compliance standards, and technology updates such as system upgrades or workflow changes.
- Other job functions as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years in healthcare operations, revenue cycle training or revenue cycle and/or workforce education.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design practices.
- Ability to facilitate instructor-led and virtual training.
- Experience supporting Revenue Cycle operations, healthcare finance or similar functions.
- Experience using learning metrics and performance data to guide design decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Epic Software.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
PAY RANGE
$65,520.00-$107,120.00 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
BENEFIT STATEMENT
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Learning Specialist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Chicago Public Schools14

- CDW3

- Advocate Aurora Health2

- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago2

- Endeavor Health2

Top Industries Hiring
- Education27
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Technology & Software8
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Distribution & Wholesale4
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, human resources, or a related field
- Experience designing or facilitating training programs for adult learners or K-12 students
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for curriculum documentation and stakeholder reporting
- Certifications such as ATD CPTD or a state teaching license preferred for specialized roles
Learning Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many learning specialist jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 74+ learning specialist openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Evanston, and Rolling Meadows. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most learning specialist jobs?
Chicago, Evanston, and Rolling Meadows have the most learning specialist openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire learning specialists in Illinois?
Employers hiring learning specialists in Illinois include Chicago Public Schools, CDW, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote learning specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 14% of learning specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for learning specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to learning specialist jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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