Continuing Education Program Manager

The Continuing Education Program Manager works closely with the Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Promotions (VC-FDP) to support the mission of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) and its Office of Faculty Development and Promotions (OFDP). The Manager will help develop a comprehensive program to support faculty in clinical care, teaching, scholarship, community engagement, professionalism, and well-being. This individual will serve as the department resource and expert on Continuing Professional Development.

The Manager will oversee the creation and curation of resources within the DFMCH, coordinating with the School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Faculty Affairs & Development (SMPH OFAD) and in partnership with the VC-FDP. The role involves conducting an initial environmental scan and needs assessment, followed by annual assessments to guide program development and improvements. This individual will manage and monitor faculty development and engagement programs, ensuring they are aligned with the department's goals.

A key responsibility of the Manager will be supporting faculty scholarly activity within the department. They will support faculty by creating or curating content, coaching junior faculty on scholarly projects and the resources to support their work, and assisting with asynchronous learning resources.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-sufficient, and skilled in content creation, coaching, and supporting faculty development. Strong communication, multitasking, and web resource skills are required, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and work across units. Excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for navigating the dynamic academic and research environment.

• 25% Supervises the implementation of non-credit continuing education-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
• 20% Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the non-credit program in alignment with the strategic plan
• 5% May monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
• 25% Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new non-credit programs or services
• 5% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• 5% Coordinates with Promotions and Mentoring Team to support career development.
• 5% Offers individual professional coaching, direction, and guidance to junior faculty to support scholarship and career advancement, with a focus on CHS track faculty.
• 5% Facilitates faculty access to internal and external resources to support scholarship and career development, e.g., connection with collaborators, skill-building resources, etc.
• 5% Identifies opportunities for linkages between the Department, School of Medicine and Public Health, and UW Health to support faculty development, promotions and mentoring, research and scholarship opportunities.

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Required
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred
Master's Degree
Preferred focus in continuing or adult education, business and/or organizational management, public health, or related field is preferred.

Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Expertise in designing and developing training materials related to faculty professional development.
- Strong customer service skills to address concerns, questions, and issues from faculty.
- Knowledge of the related principles and procedures: program development and design; course and media production; strategic planning and change management; staff development and team building; instructional and universal design; adult education and evaluation; and curriculum and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty in a team-based environment, while maintaining confidentiality when required.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills and ability to manage competing priorities and work across units.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other web-based platforms.

Preferred:
- Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with a diverse stakeholder group and collaborators, including faculty and staff.

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria").

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $68,176 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $68,176 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer:
https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is a large, tier-one clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). UW DFMCH has 171 faculty, 261 adjunct faculty, and 110 staff located throughout the state. Combined with its associated UW Health clinic operation, the department boasts over 750 total employees transforming health care in Wisconsin. The DFMCH is committed to patient care while also offering outstanding educational and research programs. There are over 150 residents in our sponsored and academic partner programs, and more than 400 medical students train in the department each year, with the Madison residency program ranking fifth in the nation for 2023. In fiscal year 2022, our physicians and residents practicing at 17 clinics throughout the state managed over 358,000 patient visits - an integral part of the department's success. Learn more about our department's work by visiting https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Paige Steinert
paige.steinert@fammed.wisc.edu
608-890-1740
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Cont Edu Prog Mgr(TL035)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/FAMILY MED

Academic Staff-Renewable

310801-AS