Continuing Education Program Manager

Department:
Continuing Education and Professional Development ----- Division of Continuing Education

Position Title:

Continuing Education Program Manager

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

The Office of Continuing Education/Professional Development serves the health care community through the development and delivery of high-quality learning opportunities. The program manager is responsible for all aspects of developing, planning, executing, and evaluating the success of continuing education initiatives and assuring activities are conducted in accordance with adult learning principals and accreditation requirements. The program manager works closely with the continuing education coordinator to actively contribute to the development and implementation of continuing education initiatives.

Hybrid (in office/remote) work schedule is available upon successful completion of probationary period. Anticipated hiring salary is $60,800 annually.

• Maintain a knowledge of continuing education accreditation requirements for a variety of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.
• Apply accreditation requirements to all aspects of program development and implementation.
• Ensure program documentation reflects accreditation compliance, educational goals, and desired results.
• Contribute to the revision of policies and procedures as needed to support changing requirements.
• Create program budget estimate; review estimate with client and planning committee members and revise as needed; monitor revenue and expenses against estimates; adjust budget and strategies as needed to meet financial goals.
• Develop event marketing plan with the planning committee to reach participation goals.
• Manage speaker coordination (review of instructional materials, curriculum vitae, audiovisual requirements, and travel arrangements).
• Oversee post-program closeout ensuring compliance is fully documented and files are complete.
• Solicit and manage exhibitors and contributors to meet financial goals, complete educational contribution funding applications and letters of agreement.
• Manage educational contribution funding requirements in accordance with accreditation standards and successfully complete reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance manager to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and appropriate use of program funds.
• Serve on committees/project teams, both internally and externally, that align with the mission of KUMC and the department.
• Work with continuing education colleagues on innovative program development.
• Collaborate with continuing education coordinators on all aspects of program planning and execution.
• Collaborate internally with staff of the office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, the Area Health Education Center statewide system and the University of Kansas Medical Center as well as externally with community partners.
• Collaborate and assist with Area Health Education Center programs when feasible.

Some evening and weekend work will be required. Some travel is required, including overnight stays and out-of-state travel. Must have reliable transportation.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Work Experience:
  
  Four years’ experience in a health care, education, or business setting with increasing levels of responsibility. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in health care, public health, business or education. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous experience in health care or academic setting.
• Previous coordination/management experience with continuing education/organization development…