Professional Development Coordinator
About The Position
The Professional Development Coordinator, under minimal supervision, plans, organizes, and implements educational activities and initiatives. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the Continuing Education (CE) program and supports Faculty Development and Simulation programs. The role assists with program development, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement, and identifies opportunities aligned with Academic Affairs goals and Denver Health’s strategic plan. The role oversees the CE program, including activity coordination and review, event logistics and communications, outcomes measurement, program metrics, accreditation compliance, policies and procedures, web pages, and Continuing Education Committee administration. It also coordinates daily Simulation Center operations, scheduling, stakeholder communications, user orientations, policies and workflows, and support for grants, budgets, data collection, and reporting. For Faculty Development, the coordinator supports events, evaluations, faculty recognition, meetings, and maintenance of internal information. The position also assists with strategic planning for excellence in professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1–3 years of experience facilitating programs and/or learning events.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner.
- Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively one-to-one and in a group.
- Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive information.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-content and cross-disciplinary staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Continuing Education email inbox and route inquiries as appropriate.
- Conduct expectations training with department administrative support.
- Collaborate with Denver Health partners to establish and maintain the learning management system and CE database.
- Oversee coordination of the CE program and prepare, communicate, and provide information to key faculty members.
- Participate in reviewing and approving submitted CE activities.
- Design and distribute marketing materials for educational activities.
- Partner with stakeholders to coordinate on-site event logistics.
- Oversee outcomes measurement, including pre-tests, post-tests, polling, and evaluations.
- Develop and distribute activity summaries to faculty and departments.
- Compile and analyze CE program feedback and recommend improvements for future activities.
- Track and report CE program metrics.
- Stay current on changes to continuing education accreditation requirements.
- Maintain CE policies and procedures so they remain current and compliant with standards.
- Oversee content, functionality, and user experience of internal and external continuing education web pages.
- Schedule Continuing Education Committee meetings and maintain and distribute meeting minutes.
- Coordinate day-to-day Simulation Center operations to support simulation-based education and training.
- Serve as the primary contact for scheduling and coordinating Simulation Center activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate communication among simulation educators, administrative staff, IT support, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with Simulation Center grant proposals, funding requests, and budget planning.
- Support data collection, tracking, and reporting for research initiatives, grant requirements, program evaluation, and quality improvement.
- Coordinate orientation and training for Simulation Center faculty, staff, learners, and other users.
- Establish, implement, and maintain Simulation Center policies and workflows.
- Oversee content, functionality, and user experience of internal and external simulation web pages.
- Coordinate and prepare Faculty Development events in support of the Medical Director of Faculty Development.
- Assist with program evaluations, pre-event and post-event surveys, and data collection in REDCap or Qualtrics.
- Lead preparation of seasonal and yearly recognitions of promoted faculty.
- Assist the Medical Director of Faculty Development with scheduling meetings with department chairs and heads, including slide deck preparation as appropriate.
- Maintain Faculty Development information on an internal SharePoint website and add relevant opportunities and information.
- Assist with strategic planning for excellence in professional development.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and perks on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
