Education Specialist

Education Specialist- Remote

The Weitzman Education Specialist will work closely with the Weitzman Institute Education core and is responsible for the project management of Weitzman Institute education interventions related to the Weitzman Education department. Weitzman Education has three core areas of focus – health professions, continuing education, and system transformation. Education interventions include Weitzman ECHO, learning collaboratives, webinars, technical assistance, consultation, and other innovative interventions.

Key Responsibilities

The Weitzman Education Specialist is a key member of various education teams responsible for needs analysis, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of educational interventions for health professions’ residents and students, primary care providers, care team staff, and clinical, operational, and executive leaders in primary care and other health care organizations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Project management for a variety of educational interventions in various stages of planning and implementation.
• Working with faculty to develop and enhance didactics and other educational materials.
• Engagement with participants involved in the various interventions to build and maintain learning communities.
• Tracking and monitoring of operational data including continuing education, survey administration, and data collection.
• Data analysis and reports for continual improvement of education interventions.
• Software use for tracking participation of learners, organizations, faculty, and education materials, such as case presentations, video recordings, and other educational materials.
• Participation in proposal development, grant writing, poster presentations, and publications.
• Delivery methods for educational interventions include video conferencing, video recordings, site visits, and in-person/virtual consultations.
• Session arrangements and maintenance for various education interventions.
• Providing clerical, organizational, and technical support for participants and faculty.
• Supporting the recruitment of participants and organizations, and tracking admissions/enrollment/graduation.
• Recording and maintaining education intervention data: attendance, didactics, case presentations, didactic schedule via web-based program, evaluation surveys.
• Administering surveys and assisting with data collection and analysis to maintain quality of education programs.
• Assisting with onboarding of new learners to educational programs, including conducting technology tests and providing technical support as needed.
• Developing engaging and attractive presentations for a number of venues, including conferences.
• Supporting coordination and project management on cross-Weitzman initiatives.
• Coordinating or managing the development of new education programs.
• Organizing and communicating with faculty regarding their responsibilities.
• Facilitating regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
• Supporting senior staff with grant development and reporting.
• Creating operational reports for external funders and supporting with other deliverables.
• Assisting with creating content for marketing purposes.
• Attending conferences to exhibit, present, and/or teach about Weitzman Education programs.
• Providing support to Weitzman Education leadership on accreditation efforts.
• Professional responsiveness and adaptability to rapid change.
• Building constructive and effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a health-related field.
• 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a health-related field and/or with project support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications, survey software, and database software.
• Ability to support implementation of detailed project plans, coordination, and communication among contributors and stakeholders, and delivery of projects within the approved time, budget, and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, time-management, and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members, providers, and agencies.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to recommend actions to enhance the success of Weitzman Education program initiatives.
• Experience in leveraging technology and business partners to deliver content.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to plan and implement in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and organize work effectively.
• Current Driver’s license and ability to travel in and out of state.

Communication Skills

Excellent oral and written skills are required. This position is highly involved with staff, providers, clients, colleagues, outside vendors, and community.

Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.

Key skills/competency

Project Management, Education Interventions, Health Professions Education, Continuing Education, System Transformation, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Engagement