Education Program Director

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution based in Columbus, OH seeks an Education Program Director to lead educational initiatives, grant administration, and program evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and experience in program development within secondary or higher education. Responsibilities include overseeing training grants, managing educational portfolios, and mentoring staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact training in health sciences and policy within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; higher degree preferred.
• Experience in program development and evaluation, particularly in science/research.
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage educational programs and training initiatives.
• Oversee compliance and data collection for training grants.
• Lead strategic planning for educational portfolio and events.
• Oversee program evaluations and dissemination of results.
• Recruit and mentor staff for Investigator Development initiatives.

Skills

Education Program Development

Grant Administration

Program Evaluation

Leadership and Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Master’s or doctoral degree in education or related field preferred

Job description

Education Program Director

Department: Health Sciences | Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Location: Prior Hall (0302)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Education & Training Program Development
  • Implement critical initiatives under the direction of Investigator Development leadership.
    • Develop, manage, and track outcomes from the educational seminar series and the grant‑writing training programs.
    • Develop new curricula and innovative learning experiences in partnership with the Director and PIs of the training grants, including hybrid and asynchronous offerings.
    • Launch and scale new CTSI educational initiatives to address workforce development needs.
    • Initiate and support ongoing efforts to foster cross‑institutional partnerships at the university, state, regional, and national levels.
• Grant Administration & Compliance
  • Serve as lead administrator for CTSI‑related NIH and other training grants; oversee compliance, provide data for reporting, and ensure program fidelity.
  • Assist in the development and oversight of data collection processes for all elements of the training portfolio, including recruitment, didactics, experiential learning, research skill and professional development competency acquisition, mentorship, milestone completion, and placement post‑training to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
  • Support development of CTSI‑related grant proposals and lead major program evaluations using data‑driven approaches.
• Program Delivery & Events
  • Lead the strategic planning and delivery of a 24‑month educational portfolio (e.g., 2 seminar series, grant‑writing workshops, Tools of the Trade, Business of Science, communication training).
  • Collaborate with program managers and staff to ensure effective delivery of workshops and training events.
  • Ensure that Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and mentoring best practices are integrated across all levels of trainees funded under CTSI mechanisms.
  • Develop and manage Requests for Applications (RFAs).
• Program Evaluation & Outreach
  • Oversee program evaluation efforts across Investigator Development programs (e.g., educational and mentoring outcomes, alumni tracking, career progress monitoring).
  • Oversee evaluation efforts across stipend‑supported training programs (e.g., trainee research productivity, publications, grant submissions, research training certificates, trainee feedback).
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the preparation of annual reports and program documentation, ensuring timely coordination across stakeholders and delivery of supporting materials.
  • Promote CTSI educational programs through informational and outreach activities.
  • Represent CTSI nationally through consortia, special interest groups, and professional networks.
• Supervision & Team Leadership
  • Recruit, mentor, and supervise staff supporting Investigator Development initiatives.
  • Implement program administration, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; Master’s or doctoral degree in education, biomedical sciences, MPH, health services, nursing, or a related allied health field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in secondary or higher education program development, management, and evaluation, particularly science/research training.
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience effectively managing multiple programs/educational offerings simultaneously.
• Experience with data analysis and data presentation.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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