Continuing Education Program Manager

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Continuing Education Program Manager to lead the development, planning, execution, and evaluation of continuing education initiatives. The role emphasizes accreditation compliance, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration with the CE team and external partners.

The position supports a hybrid in‑office/remote schedule after probation, with an anticipated salary of $60,800 per year.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in a health care, education, or business setting with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Master’s degree in health care, public health, business or education.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of continuing education accreditation requirements for healthcare professionals.
• Apply accreditation requirements to program development and implementation.
• Ensure program documentation reflects accreditation compliance, educational goals, and results.
• Contribute to revision of policies and procedures to support changing requirements.
• Create program budget estimate; review with client and planning committee; monitor revenue and expenses.
• Develop event marketing plan to reach participation goals.
• Manage speaker coordination including materials, CVs, audiovisual needs, travel.
• Oversee post-program closeout ensuring compliance is documented.
• Solicit and manage exhibitors to meet financial goals; manage funding applications and agreements.
• Collaborate with finance for accurate financial reporting and program fund use.
• Serve on committees/teams aligning with KUMC and department mission.
• Work with CE staff on program development and collaborate with statewide and external partners.
• Collaborate with CE coordinators on planning and execution.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in health care, public health, business or education

Job description

Department

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Division

Division of Continuing Education

Position Title

Continuing Education Program Manager

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Office of Continuing Education/Professional Development serves the health care community through the development and delivery of high-quality learning opportunities. The program manager is responsible for all aspects of developing, planning, executing, and evaluating the success of continuing education initiatives and assuring activities are conducted in accordance with adult learning principals and accreditation requirements. The program manager works closely with the continuing education coordinator to actively contribute to the development and implementation of continuing education initiatives. Hybrid (in office/remote) work schedule is available upon successful completion of probationary period. Anticipated hiring salary is $60,800 annually.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain a knowledge of continuing education accreditation requirements for a variety of healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.
• Apply accreditation requirements to all aspects of program development and implementation.
• Ensure program documentation reflects accreditation compliance, educational goals, and desired results.
• Contribute to the revision of policies and procedures as needed to support changing requirements.
• Create program budget estimate; review estimate with client and planning committee members and revise as needed; monitor revenue and expenses against estimates; adjust budget and strategies as needed to meet financial goals.
• Develop event marketing plan with the planning committee to reach participation goals.
• Manage speaker coordination (review of instructional materials, curriculum vitae, audiovisual requirements, and travel arrangements).
• Oversee post-program closeout ensuring compliance is fully documented and files are complete.
• Solicit and manage exhibitors and contributors to meet financial goals, complete educational contribution funding applications and letters of agreement. Manage educational contribution funding requirements in accordance with accreditation standards and successfully complete reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance manager to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and appropriate use of program funds.
• Serve on committees/project teams, both internally and externally, that align with the mission of KUMC and the department.
• Work with continuing education colleagues on innovative program development.
• Collaborate with continuing education coordinators on all aspects of program planning and execution.
• Collaborate internally with staff of the office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, the Area Health Education Center statewide system and the University of Kansas Medical Center as well as externally with community partners.
• Collaborate and assist with Area Health Education Center programs when feasible.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Some travel is required, including overnight stays and out-of-state travel.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Four years’ experience in a health care, education, or business setting with increasing levels of responsibility. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in health care, public health, business or education. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Work Experience

• Previous experience in health care or academic setting.
• Previous coordination/management experience with continuing education/organization development projects.
• Experience using learning platforms like eeds, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.
• Grant writing and/or fundraising experience.
• Experience with adult education programs or continuing education programs.

Skills

• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Salary

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum

$60,800.00

Midpoint

$76,000.00

Maximum

$91,200.00