Educational Program Manager

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Continuing Education and Assessment partners with subject matter experts and course directors to design, deliver, and evaluate accredited continuing education (CE) that enhances competence, performance, and interprofessional collaboration across the healthcare team. Programs are informed by practice gaps, aligned with accreditation standards, and delivered through formats such as live and virtual courses, conferences, workshops, regularly scheduled series (RSS), and online modules. The CE team uses data-driven methods to assess learning outcomes, track performance improvement, and demonstrate the real-world impact of CE on clinical practice, patient care, and community health. The Educational Program Manager will play a pivotal role in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education (CE) and professional development programs for healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. This position will collaborate across HSC departments and colleges to enhance the educational experiences for future providers and clinical professionals and develop/contribute to the creation and implementation of outcome-based continuing education programs to support a wide variety of learners inclusive of the HSC and the community at large. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in educational program design, evaluation/data analysis, program management and healthcare education linking learning objectives to desired changes in learner behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational design.
Curriculum development.
Adult learning principles.
Writing skills.
Communication skills.
Collaborative mindset.
Analytical skills.
Project management.
Assessment knowledge.
Presentation skills.
Application of clinical knowledge.
MS office competence.
Simulation best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in educational design with diverse learning formats (online, in-person conferences/meeting, hands-on skills training, etc.).
Knowledge of outcomes methodologies and improvement concepts.
Strong organizational skills; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively (orally and written); research, develop, present and promote projects.
Meet fast paced deadlines and route projects strategically through the quickly changing environments of the institution and community.

Responsibilities

Strategically develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, faculty and organizations to evaluate emerging trends, best practices and clinical advancements in healthcare in order to identify new learning needs and opportunities for the interprofessional healthcare team.
Ensures accreditation requirements are followed accordingly, and representative documentation is correct.
Ensure that learning objectives are clearly aligned with the desired changes in learners' knowledge, skills, and behavior.
Analyze data and feedback to identify professional practice gaps and assess learning needs.
Partner with Subject Matter Experts to select appropriate learning formats and methodologies based on the desired outcomes and the needs of the healthcare team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with subject matter experts, stakeholders, administrative staff, and healthcare professionals.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and produce educational activities effectively to ensure that CEhp programs are relevant, impactful, and aligned with the latest advancements in health and technology.