Education Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Specialist role is within the 85262 South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) - Academic Interprofessional Continuing Education department. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional nights and weekends required. The position is responsible for developing and presenting workshops to meet the educational needs of healthcare professionals in the Charlotte AHEC region. This includes analyzing participant evaluations, writing measurable program objectives, designing and administering evaluations, and ensuring workshops meet nationally recognized criteria for continuing education credit. The role also involves researching grant opportunities, assisting with grant proposals, collaborating on quality initiatives and grants, and supporting AHEC Library Initiatives. Additionally, the specialist will participate in statewide AHEC Council and planning meetings, and provide planning and support for regional AHEC workshops and other AHEC initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Computer skills required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Experience in healthcare education and knowledge of adult learning principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, and presents workshops to meet the educational needs of health care professionals in the Charlotte AHEC region.
• Analyzes participant evaluations and assessments and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Writes measurable program objectives for AHEC workshops.
• Designs and administers evaluations, analyzes evaluations and assessments and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Meets nationally recognized criteria for continuing education credit when designing workshops.
• Researches potential grant opportunities and assists with development of grant proposals.
• Collaborates in quality initiatives and grants.
• Assists with AHEC Library Initiatives.
• Participates in statewide applicable state AHEC Council and planning meetings.
• Provides planning and support to regional AHEC workshops and other AHEC initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level