Continuing Education Director directs operations of the institution's on- and off- campus continuing education programs. Develops and implements strategies to attract and retain students and faculty. Being a Continuing Education Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a institutional officer. The Continuing Education Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Continuing Education Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) is an accredited provider of continuing medical education. The continuing education specialist oversees and coordinates both program and logistic conference details that will retain CME accreditation. The continuing education specialist will prepare reports, research new program ideas and develop and execute innovative educational programs for the CME audience. In addition, this position will measure the effectiveness and outcome of activities, prepare fiscal reports and cost analyses, and design policies that regulate and promote conference services. This position will be a direct report to the director of the department and will serve to oversee the conference process as well as assisting in a customer-oriented manner all physicians and faculty presenters of the medical center in their educational endeavors. Multi-tasking skills are required, as well as excellent organizational skills and follow through.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.