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Title: Educational Program Manager

Employee Classification: Educational Program Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-VP, Academic Innovation

Department: HSC-Academic Innovation-300530

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

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.

Position Overview

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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. - (Essential)
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, on campus, with a flexible work arrangement and the possibility of hybrid work.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.