Continuing Education Coordinator - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the University of Washington School of Medicine is hiring a part-time Continuing Education Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Program Operations, the coordinator works with ADAI faculty and staff to oversee administrative functions and coordinate activities that sustain and grow substance-use education and workforce-development initiatives. These initiatives support ADAI’s goals of increasing educational opportunities that encourage careers in substance-use research, policy, and practice, and expanding education and training to reduce stigma in healthcare settings. The coordinator collaborates with internal and external partners on new initiatives and established programs, including a summer internship. The position is hybrid-eligible and is a regular 80% FTE position. The stated salary range is for full-time work and is prorated for this part-time role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Communications, Humanities, Sciences, or a related field, and two years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Relevant experience must include working with multidisciplinary teams in social services, healthcare, public health, research, or academia, and experience in program coordination, development, or educational program management.
Experience managing projects, including planning timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and keeping initiatives on track.
Demonstrated success working with teams to coordinate the launch or scaling of programs.
Ability to work independently and proactively in an academic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Internet technologies.
Ability to work professionally as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Humanities, Business Administration, Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including subject-matter experts and community partners.
Experience translating plans into real programs.
Demonstrated effectiveness managing multiple priorities and programs in a highly complex environment.
Excellent organizational skills, including independently managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities for ADAI’s eight-week undergraduate summer internship, using established tools and resources to prepare for the next internship.
Work with ADAI leaders and subject-matter experts to coordinate the planning, implementation, and assessment of educational programming addressing stigma faced by people who use drugs when seeking healthcare in traditional settings.
Establish and coordinate a community advisory board of people with lived and living experience and community healthcare and service providers, helping ensure educational programs reflect community perspectives and respond to the needs of people affected by substance use.
Coordinate an annual, two-hour virtual research open house.
Coordinate planning for a post-baccalaureate workforce-development program in collaboration with ADAI leaders.
Coordinate a biennial research symposium.