SUMMARY
The Senior Continuing Education Program Coordinator works under minimal supervision to direct and manage the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of accredited Continuing Education (CE) and Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) programs for healthcare professionals. This role exercises independent judgment and authority in overseeing program operations, ensuring compliance with Joint Accreditation standards, and supporting the successful execution of live, virtual, and hybrid educational activities.
Responsibilities include directing, analyzing, coordinating, and evaluating program operations and procedures; developing and monitoring program budgets; establishing program goals, objectives, and quality measures; and recommending process improvements and operational enhancements. The position collaborates closely with faculty, department leadership, speakers, learners, vendors, accrediting bodies, and interprofessional teams to manage activity planning, registration, disclosures, attendance tracking, evaluations, certificates, reporting, and required accreditation documentation.
The Senior Continuing Education Program Coordinator also develops and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinates large-scale educational conferences and special events, participates in professional meetings and conferences, and presents program data and outcomes as needed. Previous experience with Joint Accreditation requirements, coordination of complex CME/CE activities, and leadership or team oversight is strongly preferred. This position plays a critical role in ensuring CE programs are delivered efficiently, remain compliant with accreditation standards, and support continuous quality improvement and operational excellence.
The role requires periodic in-person and hybrid weekend and after-hours support for live continuing education activities, conferences, grand rounds, and other accredited programs.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field
- Experience
7 years Experience in appropriate field and
May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.
Preferred
- Experience
3 years of Joint Accreditation experience
Strong proficiency with CE learning management systems - Education
Master’s degree in business administration, Health Care Administration, Education, Social Science, or related field.
JOB DUTIES
- Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates program operation and procedures.
- Develops and/or oversees development of budget for program.
- Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from program.
- Establishes program goals and objectives and directs program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
- Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
- Plans and coordinates special events. Participates in conferences. Presents data and program information.
- Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates training and development of staff as necessary.
- Reads literature and attends functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to program.
- Serves on committees as representative of assigned program as appropriate.
- May provide supervision to staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.