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Professional Development Specialist jobs are open across K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, government, and corporate training, from entry-level instructional coordinator to senior learning and development manager, with specializations in curriculum design, coaching, and needs assessment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary of Primary Function:
This role is responsible for development of nursing education and professional development programs for assigned scope including facilities, service lines, and cross continuum settings. Partners with system and market leaders, and subject matter experts to develop and standardize system education and professional development programs. Works in collaboration with nursing leaders and other NPD resources within the facility or market to ensure nursing education and professional development initiatives advance opportunities to ensure a competent, confident nursing workforce, healthy work environments, and a safe, reliable, patient-centric experience of care across geography and practice settings in the assigned market.
Essential Job Functions
- This role will serve under the direction of the Vice President of Nursing Practice, Education and Research to implement system nursing education and professional development programs, as well as support evidence based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities. This includes but not limited to: orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, etc.
- Uses critical thinking, and applies the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.
- Understands principles for learning design and integrates learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation and reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or hospital competency validation requirements.
- Role models behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of Bon Secours Mercy Health as well as professional nursing practice standards and, demonstrates attributes of a growth mindset.
- Instructs others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by BSMH, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Effectively utilizes available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial, nurse turnover, etc.
- This role requires competency in clinical care delivery, clinical processes, evidence based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, current and emerging regulatory requirements, federal mandates, and national standards related to nursing practice across care delivery settings .
- Partners with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence based contemporary practice competencies.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
- Graduate Degree (Masters) - Nursing or related field (required)
- Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D) or DNP (preferred)
Licensing/ Certification:
- Registered Nurse (from an accredited program) (required)
- Nurse leader and/or professional development (preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience with an additional 2 years in formal leadership role with significant business impact.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently; Inter-personal communication style that is consistent with enhancing a learner-centered environment (psychological safe environment); Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; Demonstrated expertise in the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning.
Preferred:
Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements.
As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Summary of Primary Function:
This role is responsible for development of nursing education and professional development programs for assigned scope including facilities, service lines, and cross continuum settings. Partners with system and market leaders, and subject matter experts to develop and standardize system education and professional development programs. Works in collaboration with nursing leaders and other NPD resources within the facility or market to ensure nursing education and professional development initiatives advance opportunities to ensure a competent, confident nursing workforce, healthy work environments, and a safe, reliable, patient-centric experience of care across geography and practice settings in the assigned market.
Essential Job Functions
- This role will serve under the direction of the Vice President of Nursing Practice, Education and Research to implement system nursing education and professional development programs, as well as support evidence based practice and nursing research efforts to ensure consistent and effective execution across assigned departments and facilities. This includes but not limited to: orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, preceptor program, etc.
- Uses critical thinking, and applies the nursing process, principles of adult learning, teaching/learning theories and age appropriate teaching strategies to the implementation of educational programs.
- Understands principles for learning design and integrates learning technology to ensure effective learning experiences, competency assessment and validation and reflect practice changes, regulatory agency or hospital competency validation requirements.
- Role models behaviors that embody the mission/vision/values of Bon Secours Mercy Health as well as professional nursing practice standards and, demonstrates attributes of a growth mindset.
- Instructs others to perform duties within the framework of the nursing professional and specialty standards, policies and procedures set forth by BSMH, state Boards of Nursing, regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Effectively utilizes available data to monitor and report performance on programs, initiatives, and targeted improvement efforts to ensure educational programs meet organizational needs such as improvements in nurse sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial, nurse turnover, etc.
- This role requires competency in clinical care delivery, clinical processes, evidence based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, current and emerging regulatory requirements, federal mandates, and national standards related to nursing practice across care delivery settings .
- Partners with leadership and clinical stakeholders in assigned departments to implement clinical education and professional development programs, advocate for clinical learning content and resources necessary for clinicians to maintain evidence based contemporary practice competencies.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
- Graduate Degree (Masters) - Nursing or related field (required)
- Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D) or DNP (preferred)
Licensing/ Certification:
- Registered Nurse (from an accredited program) (required)
- Nurse leader and/or professional development (preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience with an additional 2 years in formal leadership role with significant business impact.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently; Inter-personal communication style that is consistent with enhancing a learner-centered environment (psychological safe environment); Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems; Demonstrated expertise in the role of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model, and education concepts and processes necessary for assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult learning.
Preferred:
Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements.
As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professional development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a related field
- Experience designing and facilitating training programs for adult learners
- Proficiency with at least one learning management system such as an ATS-integrated or standalone LMS platform
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and translate gaps into structured learning objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering content to diverse audiences
- Professional certifications such as ATD CPTD or SHRM-CP are preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Professional Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Corporate L&D postings reward metrics like learner completion rates and skill-gap analysis outcomes, while K-12 and higher education postings weight curriculum alignment and state standards. Adjust your bullet points to match the language of whichever sector you're targeting before you apply.
List every authoring tool you've used
Many applicant tracking systems screen resumes for specific e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems. Name every platform you've built content in, even if you used it briefly, so your application clears the initial filter and reaches a human reviewer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professional development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show a portfolio with measurable outcomes
Generic training samples don't differentiate you. Include a brief case study for each portfolio piece that explains the performance gap you addressed, the instructional approach you chose, and what changed after delivery. Hiring managers in this field read portfolios closely.
Prepare a needs-assessment walkthrough for interviews
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask how you diagnose a training problem before designing a solution. Practice walking through a real example from intake conversation to gap analysis to program decision, so you can answer the question confidently with a concrete story.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Many professional development specialist offers come with vague program ownership. Before salary discussions, clarify whether you'll own full program design or inherit existing curricula, which tools and budget you control, and who the stakeholders are. Those answers affect your leverage and your day-to-day role significantly.
Professional Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professional development specialists?
The most active employers for professional development specialists right now are Cleveland Clinic, Advocate Aurora Health, and MedStar Health, and the most openings are in Ohio, Maryland, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, school districts, and large government agencies are consistently among the heaviest hirers for this role.
How many professional development specialist jobs are remote?
About 42% of professional development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for virtual facilitation and e-learning skills. Roles focused on instructional design and digital curriculum development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to in-person coaching or on-site classroom facilitation typically require a physical presence.
How do you become a professional development specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, human resources, or organizational development, then build hands-on experience facilitating training or designing curricula in a classroom, nonprofit, or corporate setting. Earning a credential from the Association for Talent Development or a related professional body strengthens your candidacy. Building a portfolio that shows completed programs and measurable learner outcomes is what moves applications forward at the interview stage.
Can you get hired as a professional development specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level roles exist in K-12 schools, community colleges, and nonprofits where the expectation is that you'll learn facilitation and curriculum design on the job. The most effective way in without direct experience is to volunteer to lead a training session, build a sample module using a free authoring tool, and document the outcome. That sample work substitutes for a formal work history in most entry-level screening conversations.
What does the professional development specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a phone screen, a competency-based interview focused on instructional design methodology and adult learning principles, and a skills demonstration such as a mock training delivery or a sample lesson plan review. Larger organizations in healthcare or government may add a panel interview with department heads whose teams you'd serve. The whole process typically runs across two to four rounds before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to professional development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to professional development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to the latest openings before they close.
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