Director, Education Development and Special Projects

Hackensack Meridian Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Director of Education Development and Special Projects to join the Team Health leadership in New Jersey. The role partners with the VP and other directors to design strategic plans, build education programs, and drive process improvement in education, certification, and accreditation.

You will oversee curriculum development, regulatory alignment, data reporting, and performance management, guiding projects from inception to delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, science, biology or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in healthcare; 3+ years in education/program design; 3+ years of management.
• Experience with regulatory standards (OSHA, NJDOHSS, CDC, TJC) is preferred.
• Strong project management, strategic planning and data reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with MS Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist VP and Directors with strategic plan creation and annual goals.
• Develop and implement programs to improve workplace engagement and education.
• Oversee team member orientation, ongoing education, and competency assessment.
• Ensure regulatory standards are integrated into education programs and documented.
• Monitor policy changes and adapt programs accordingly.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting of education metrics.
• Manage project delivery with change and process management disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Data analysis

Office/Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, science, biology or related field

Master's Degree in Health Care, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Director of Education Development and Special Projects, with oversight of the Vice President of Team Health (TH), is a central part of TH's management team that works collaboratively to implement strategic and development planning and also works independently to create and oversee the implementation of an integrated approach to process improvement, education, certification, accreditation, grants, research, residencies, engagement, and awards.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Director of Education Development and Special Projects at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assists the Vice Presidents (VPs) and fellow Directors with the design and completion of a strategic plan and annual goals.


• Assists VPs and fellow Directors with the development and implementation of programs and activities aimed at creating a positive workplace and improving team member engagement.


• Oversees the development and implementation of TH's team member orientation, ongoing education and competency assessment as required by internal HMH policies and regulatory agencies.


• Collaborates with Subject matter experts to ensure regulatory standards are integrated into all competency related education and appropriately documented.


• Monitors OSHA, CMS, State of New Jersey, The Joint Commission and other entities as appropriate for policy and standards changes and/or new criteria as needed to help inform program and policy development.


• Reviews, revises and manages staff annual competencies, skills checklists and remediation as needed.


• Anticipates (and eliminates) future skills gaps through incisive new education and development programming


• Introduces new education and development programs on an ongoing basis to support evolving strategic objectives.


• Builds relationships with third-party resources, vendors and partners to roll out innovative and experiential learning models.


• Oversees HMH New Hire and Annual Basic Training relative to Team Health topics.


• Oversees the collection, analysis and reporting of education-related data and metrics.


• Manages TH Policy and guideline development, approval and implementation with a focus on meeting the needs of the team members, regulatory requirements and process efficiency ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, NJDOHSS, CDC, TJC, etc.), in collaboration with appropriate subject matter experts.


• Ensures that clinical policies and procedures are approved and integrated into the electronic intranet system and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.


• Develops, recommends and /or implements actions for process improvements as appropriate, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.


• Provides oversight and management of assigned projects and related tasks, and planning for improvements where needed.


• Utilizes Change Management, Project Management and Business Process Management disciplines for successful, on-budget and on-time initiatives delivery.


• Meets project goals, especially related to deliverables, performance measures, and processes.


• Ensures the coordination of documentation, systems and department staff to achieve the goals of any assigned project.


• Monitors project progress, drafting and distributing periodic progress and performance reports for leadership and stakeholders.


• Serves as a liaison to division leadership for assigned projects.


• Assists in recruitment, development and supervision of team members.


• Contributes to TH team member performance management processes in collaboration with Directors/Managers:
  
  
  
  • Creates customized development plans for individuals and/or groups
  
  
  • Offers hands-on coaching and guidance to leaders and team members as a recognized subject matter expert (SME)
  
  
  
  


• Evaluates performance of direct reports, if applicable.


• Completes other Duties as Assigned (e.g., lead/participate in additional projects/initiatives).


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, science, biology or other related field.


• Minimum of 5 years experience in Healthcare setting.


• Minimum of 3 years experience in education and program/curriculum design.


• Minimum of 3 years management/leadership experience.


• Minimum of 3 years experience with regulatory standards and compliance (e.g., OSHA, NJDOHSS, CDC, TJC, etc.).


• Project management, process improvement and strategic planning experience.


• Data management, analysis and reporting.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Health Care, Business, or other field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• RN NJ state licensure, if applicable.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.


• Project Management Certification (PMP).


• OSHA 10 Certification.


• CHSP.


• COHN-S (if RN).

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.