Professional Development Specialist

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Work closely with Director of the Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL) and the Coordinator of Continuing Education for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education activities within the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions (KCNHP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Health-related field or education required.
• Current unencumbered Indiana License if a healthcare practitioner.
• Time Management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Must possess valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record as defined by USI's Vehicle Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the director and coordinators in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities.
• Design innovative programs, maintain and revise materials, and facilitate/teach programs including, but not limited to synchronous and asynchronous programming.
• Serve as an active member of the planning committees in identification of content experts, speakers, reviewers, and others to provide high-quality continuing educational activities.
• Communicate with participants, attendees, planning committee members, instructors, speakers, content experts, and other programs to facilitate adult learning and resolve issues, as necessary.
• Assure a needs assessment is completed for each continuing education activity.
• Assure the target audience identified is appropriate for the content presented.
• Work with staff to assure all forms required from the planning committee, presenters, and reviewers of continuing education activity have been completed correctly and are consistent with accreditation guidelines.
• Review forms from planning committee for conflict of interest. If found, follow procedure for mitigation and disclosure.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned programs, gather feedback from participants, and make data-driven improvements to enhance program outcomes.
• Compile evaluation data to share with planning committee, presenters, and other members of the CHPLL.
• Analyze data and submit activity report as needed for Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS).
• Participate in marketing efforts by organizing items and setting up a display table for conferences and creating website advertising.
• Conduct literature reviews in collaboration with USI’s Library on program topics, as necessary.
• Monitor nursing and health-related trends evidence-based guidelines to ensure incorporation into continuing education activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that adhere to accreditation guidelines and other credentialing organizations criteria for continuing education.
• Participate in writing the self-study and other accreditation requirements. and updates necessary for accreditation agency.
• Maintain active communication with Director and Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

What This Job Offers

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