Program Manager for Education-Remote-Anywhere-US

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

This position can be remote from anywhere in the United States.

The Program Manager for Education is responsible for the management of a portfolio of continuing education activities for health professionals nationally, which may include, but not be limited to, Project ECHO telementoring, webinars, learning collaboratives, and on-demand modules. Projects are customized to meet the needs of funders and communities nationwide, addressing a wide array of health topics such as diabetes, mental health, substance use disorder, and women’s health.

The Program Manager will be responsible for working collaboratively on a project team and managing external stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment to ensure that all elements of the assigned education projects are successfully delivered. Supervising a team of 2-3 Education Program Specialists, the Program Manager will oversee project deliverables while striving for continuous and innovative program improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage all elements of the project lifecycle of assigned Education projects including needs assessments, design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation Develop and oversee timelines and action plans to facilitate successful operations of assigned projects, delegate tasks as appropriate, and assume responsibility for the implementation and quality of all project components Supervise and mentor a team of staff (2-3 Education Program Specialists), providing empowering leadership to promote team wellness and professional development Assume day-to-day risk mitigation and relationship management for assigned projects, escalating problems to the Senior Program Manager when appropriate Engage with subject matter experts on innovative and interactive approaches for education content delivery Communicate regularly and efficiently with project funders and other external partners, which may include private, nonprofit, state, and federal agencies, including planning for and facilitating meetings to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the project lifecycle Collaborate with research/evaluation staff to develop surveys, reports, presentations, and manuscripts on assigned projects Develop high quality interim and final reports for funders per each project’s unique requirements Identify, recommend, and oversee innovative cross-project improvement opportunities in collaboration with other staff across levels and projects to contribute to the overall mission of the Weitzman Institute in areas such as project systems, communication, research and evaluation, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Represent Weitzman Institute at national, state, and local conferences in order to build new partnerships, raise the visibility of WI’s Education initiatives, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required MPH, MHA, or related Master’s degree (or progress towards) preferred At least 2 years of related work experience in health professions education preferred Demonstrated track record in accreditation compliance (either at the higher education level or CME/CE level) Adaptability, flexibility, accountability, teamwork skills, and problem solving Proven experience managing a portfolio of complex projects and the ability to work under competing deadlines Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Superior organizational skills and attention to detail Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom Experience with learning management systems or the technical skills to quickly become proficient with new systems

This Position is available for remote work.

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