Education Manager

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

Under minimal supervision from the Chief Administrative Officer, the Education Manager directly oversees day-to-day operations for a health professions education programs, including site-based processes, logistics and operations, local site coordinator assignments and communications with faculty and staff. Assist the program directors and coordinators in the management and direction of the training programs. Major responsibilities include coordination of the educational activities of the programs, assisting incoming and current trainees, and maintaining academic curriculum. Assures program compliance with regulatory standards and oversees medical education staff. Can apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of medical education. Applies knowledge about policies, curriculum, requirements, and educational activities to coordinate professional health education programs. Facilitates and maintains program operations, which may include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.

Requirements

Working knowledge of assigned program requirements and curriculum.
Working knowledge of department, organization, HR and university policies and processes. Working knowledge of relevant industry federal, state and local laws and regulations including national accrediting organizations and state and federal licensing and regulatory offices.
Proficient skills in training and guiding employees on site-specific administrative and operational processes. Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire staff to improve center services.
Proficient in ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner.
Effective communication skills with peers, learners, faculty, and other education program coordinators / managers.
Ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
Verbal and written communication skills to operational and learning concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel.
Ability to recruit faculty and integrate learners which requires high-level planning and coordination skills.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
5+ years of education program management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of educational software and technologies to promote a wide-range of teaching and learning goals.
Master's degree in related area preferred
C-TAGME preferred