Program Director (Director, Continuing Professional Development)

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UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The Program Director, continuing professional development (CPD) is responsible for oversight of continuing education programs (aka continuing medical education) at the three campuses of the College of Medicine (Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford). The director reports to and will work with the senior associate dean for educational affairs to enhance and expand the college's services to faculty, alumni, and - as the state's flagship public medical school - all physicians practicing within the State of Illinois. The director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to maintain UIC's credentials as a CME provider.

Within the College of Medicine, the initiative is housed within the Office of Educational Affairs, and in close collaboration with both the Office of Medical Advancement and the Department of Medical Education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides visionary leadership for the enhancement and expansion of the college's continuing education activities, reporting to the senior associate dean for educational affairs.
• Supervises the CPD staff for the Chicago campus, and works closely with the staff at Peoria and Rockford, to develop and implement strategies for growth in the college's continuing education programming.
• Serves ex-officio and provides administrative oversight of the College Committee on Continuing Medical Education, working closely with the committee chair.
• Actively communicates with the college's clinical affiliates across the state with regard to their institutional needs in continuing education, as well as other potential avenues for connectivity and relationship building with the college.
• Collaborates with the college's director of communications to ensure that the college has a visible and dynamic web presence for all physicians throughout the state, including COM alumni.
• Collaborates with COM Alumni Relations and Advancement to assess the needs of our alumni (including former residents and fellows, as well as MD alumni), and in communications with them.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
3. Demonstrated experience in collaborating on continuing education activities and programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years' experience in educational administration required; direct experience with continuing education and ACCME standards and procedures strongly desired.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal communication, organizational and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of College of Medicine policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Masters level preparation in a discipline relevant to the position (e.g. education, management) is preferred

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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