Education Specialist — Madison, WI at University of

About the Team

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. UW Health Clinics are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an OTD Education Specialist to join UW Organ and Tissue Donation in Madison, WI. This impactful role centralizes and elevates training to strengthen staff performance, ensure regulatory compliance, build staff competency, and maximize life-saving organ donation outcomes.

As an OTD Education Specialist, you will join a purpose-driven team where your expertise in education directly contributes to saving more lives. You will design and deliver engaging training programs, lead new-hire onboarding, manage Learning Management Systems, and translate regulatory changes into clear education plans.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the office at 448 Science Drive Suite 250 in Madison, WI. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, though hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives, and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

UW Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Application Information

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants. For more information regarding benefits and the application process, please refer to the UW Health Clinics benefits page.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

First Settlement, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53788, United States

Madison, Wisconsin

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDesign and deliver engaging training and competency programs for organ donation professionals
check_circleLead new-hire onboarding, orientation, and competency assessments
check_circleManage Learning Management Systems to provide education and track training compliance
check_circleTranslate regulatory changes into clear, targeted education plans
check_circleSupport quality improvement and cross-team knowledge sharing

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree in Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field
verifiedMaster's Degree in Education or related preferred
verified2 years of relevant experience in training coordination, education program development, or compliance in a healthcare setting

Nice to Have

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth and dental insurancecheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleRetirement planscheck_circleTwo-week paid parental leaveAdoption assistance

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Learning Management Systems, LMS, Training Coordination, Education Program Development, Compliance.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field Required; Master's Degree in Education or related Preferred.

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OTD Education Specialist – UW Organ and Tissue Donation (OTD)