Program Manager, KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth (KUCTT)/Project ECHO

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager will oversee assigned KUCTT/Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) initiatives at KUMC. Project ECHO leverages videoconferencing technology to connect specialist teams at KUMC with primary care providers throughout the region, supporting a collaborative, case-based learning model through which participants can earn continuing education credits. In partnership with the Director of Telemedicine, the Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of telehealth and Project ECHO activities across established priority areas—such as behavioral health and health equity—while also supporting the expansion of ECHO into new focus areas. Serving as a key liaison, the Program Manager will facilitate strong, ongoing collaboration between KUMC clinical teams, educators, and community-based partners, helping to build, strengthen, and sustain these relationships. Anticipated hiring range is $61,000 - $65,000

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant experience in health science, nursing, public health, behavioral health, education, communication, or health administration. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• 2 years of project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification (PMP).
• Experience with project-related technologies including telehealth/telemedicine and mHealth approaches.
• Previous experience in the healthcare field.
• Experience with public health and/or broader work with communities.
• Experience with grant writing, distance education, continuing education (CE) program development and administration, and program marketing/promotion.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Director, coordinate the logistics and programmatic aspects of Project ECHO development and implementation.
• Support the KUMC clinical/educational team in leading Project ECHO courses.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with subject matter experts to support Project ECHO recruitment and participation.
• Liaise with continuing education colleagues for CME and CNE accreditation of curriculum.
• Coordinate activities and facilitate meetings with a variety of individuals from within KUMC, community agencies, state agencies, healthcare organizations, as well as higher education, healthcare, and government agencies in other states.
• Conduct needs assessments, analyze results, and incorporate findings into program planning.
• Attend and monitor Project ECHO clinics and educational courses; monitor HIPAA compliance, oversee collection and distribution of course materials and case presentations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and provide technical support to internal teams and remote sites; coordinate with systems staff to ensure reliable connectivity for all Project ECHO sessions.
• Facilitate operational meetings of the Project ECHO Team.
• Assist the Project ECHO project team with program evaluation and needs assessment activities.
• In collaboration with the Telemedicine Digital Media and Marketing Coordinator and KUMC web developers, assist with the promotion of ECHO activities.
• Support implementation of telehealth initiatives beyond Project ECHO, including training, technical assistance, and network-based activities.
• Assist with coordination of telehealth-related projects across multiple funding streams, including state and federally funded programs.
• In collaboration with the Director, seek and develop outside funding sources for Telehealth and Project ECHO activities.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees