Education & Special Projects Director

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Director of Education Development and Special Projects to drive strategic education initiatives across the organization. You will partner with the Vice President of Team Health to design programs, implement curricula, and oversee accreditation, grants, and research activities.

You will lead process improvements, manage complex projects, and mentor teams to sustain high quality education delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee Education Development and Special Projects aligned with TH's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Team Health to implement development planning.
• Lead initiatives in education, certification, accreditation, grants, research, residencies, engagement, and awards.
• Manage process improvement and integration across programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Data management and reporting

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

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

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Director of Education Development and Special Projects to drive strategic education initiatives across the organization. You will partner with the Vice President of Team Health to design programs, implement curricula, and oversee accreditation, grants, and research activities.

You will lead process improvements, manage complex projects, and mentor teams to sustain high quality education delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.