The Education and Research Department Coordinator (ERDC) will assist the clinical department directors and
managers in securing and coordinating professional development per the policy at Central Health. This position's
responsibilities involve monitoring professional development requirements for all disciplines, coordinating
conferences and travel plans with the travel coordinator, schedules, budgets and expenditures, organizing and
participating in project and department meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines and budgets are met in a
timely and accurate manner. The Education and Research Department Coordinator (ERDC) will also collaborate
with Department Directors to publish the Clinical Services Newsletter bi-monthly or as needed by the
organization. With the assistance of the Director of Education and Research, the ERDC will also produce a
publication annually highlighting the accomplishments related to education, research, and student programming
at the organization. This position is responsible for achieving goals related to department's strategic priorities in
professional development, student success, and administrative support to education and research initiatives.
Determines licensing and continuing education requirements for clinical staff personnel. Engages with clinical staff to help optimize scheduling of professional development. Prepares reports and dashboards informing clinical leadership of staff professional development progress. Responsible for securing conference purchases on P Card and reporting payments to department directors and
Finance Department per organizational policy. Tracks department conference and professional development attendance, payments, and budgets to ensure
organization efficacy and policy compliance. Provides feedback to directors, managers, and clinical employees regarding conference registration, professional
development, and tracking modalities. Monitors professional development hours submitted by managers and directors and reconciles expenditures with
finance. Submits quarterly financial and tracking updates to stakeholders (department directors). Coordinates professional development endeavors with Central Health Travel Coordinator for cost savings and
maximization of Professional Development Budget. Essential Functions:
Coordinates organizational Lunch and Learns, secures speakers, provides technical assistance and calendar
coordination, applies for Professional Development continuing education hours for all disciplines, and ensures
approval by professional organizations. Provides Lunch and Learn recordings and proof of professional development attendance to attendees. Compiles and maintains an ongoing list of Clinical Programming, Research Projects, Presentations by Clinical
Staff, Student Internships, Externships, and Apprenticeship Programs, data, and outcomes for annual
publication. Organizes director submissions for bi-monthly Clinical Services Newsletter. Ensures all submissions are received, answers questions for stakeholders, and submits to the Director of
Education and Research for editing and publishing. May perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Skilled at building relationships within the organization - High Effective professional management skills including the ability to plan, organize, and maintain scheduled work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines. - High Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including excel, budgeting, generating reports, and maintaining records. - High Ability to to work on multiple tasks and projects and prioritize work flows. - High Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner. - High Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner. - High Flexibility and adaptability to change. - High Ability to keep projects well-organized and present outcomes and results to stakeholders in a clear and consise manner. - High Bachelor's Degree In allied health area, business, accounting, finance, or related field Required Master's Degree Preferred Professional Experience:
2 years Experience in healthcare, professional development, higher education,
and/or research collaboration. - Required 2 years of office or administrative experience with previous customer service experience. - Required 1 year Experience in budget planning and management, accounting, and or finance. - Required 1 year Project Management skills - Preferred
