Sr Program Coordinator, Continuing Education

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Continuing Education Program Coordinator works under minimal supervision to direct and manage the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of accredited Continuing Education (CE) and Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) programs for healthcare professionals. This role exercises independent judgment and authority in overseeing program operations, ensuring compliance with Joint Accreditation standards, and supporting the successful execution of live, virtual, and hybrid educational activities. Responsibilities include directing, analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating program operations and procedures; developing and monitoring program budgets; establishing program goals, objectives, and quality measures; and recommending process improvements and operational enhancements. The position collaborates closely with faculty, department leadership, speakers, learners, vendors, accrediting bodies, and interprofessional teams to manage activity planning, registration, disclosures, attendance tracking, evaluations, certificates, reporting, and required accreditation documentation. The Senior Continuing Education Program Coordinator also develops and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinates large-scale educational conferences and special events, participates in professional meetings and conferences, and presents program data and outcomes as needed. Previous experience with Joint Accreditation requirements, coordination of complex CME/CE activities, and leadership or team oversight is strongly preferred. This position plays a critical role in ensuring CE programs are delivered efficiently, remain compliant with accreditation standards, and support continuous quality improvement and operational excellence. The role requires periodic in-person and hybrid weekend and after-hours support for live continuing education activities, conferences, grand rounds, and other accredited programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field
• 7 years Experience in appropriate field
• May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of Joint Accreditation experience
• Strong proficiency with CE learning management systems
• Master’s degree in business administration, Health Care Administration, Education, Social Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
• Develops and/or oversees development of budget for program.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from program.
• Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Plans and coordinates special events.
• Participates in conferences.
• Presents data and program information.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates training and development of staff as necessary.
• Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
• Serves on committees as representative of assigned program as appropriate.
• May provide supervision to staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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