We are recruiting for a mission-driven Professional Development Coordinator to join our team!
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Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Phys & Care Provider Education
Job SummaryThe Professional Development Coordinator, under minimal supervision, is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing educational activities and initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact for the Continuing Education (CE) program and provides support for Faculty Development and Simulation programs and activities. Assists with program development, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement, while identifying and pursuing opportunities that align with the goals of Academic Affairs and the organization's strategic plan.
Essential Functions:
- Continuing Education Program (CE)
- Manages the Continuing Education email inbox and distributes inquiries as appropriate.
- Conducts expectations training with department administrative support.
- Collaborates with Denver Health partners to establish and maintain appropriate learning management system and CE database.
- Oversees and ensures coordination for the CE program. Prepares, communicates, and provides information to key faculty members.
- Participates in the review and approval of submitted CE activities.
- Designs and distributes marketing materials for educational activities.
- Partners with key stakeholders to execute on-site event logistics.
- Oversees outcomes measurement components: pre-test, post-test, polling, evaluation.
- Develops and distributes activity summary to faculty/departments.
- Compiles and analyzes CE program feedback and suggests program improvements for subsequent activities.
- Tracks and provides updates on CE program metrics.
- Remains current on changes and updates in continuing education accreditation requirements.
- Manages and ensures policies and procedures are continuously updated and compliant with current standards.
- Oversees the content, functionality, and user experience of internal and external continuing education web pages.
- Schedules Continuing Education Committee meetings and maintains and distributes meeting minutes.
(65%)
- Simulation Program
- Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center to support the delivery of a broad range of high-quality simulation-based education and training experiences.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling and coordinating Simulation Center activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitates effective communication and coordination among simulation educators, administrative staff, information technology (IT) support, and other key stakeholders.
- Assists with the development and submission of Simulation Center grant proposals, funding requests, and budget planning.
- Supports data collection, tracking, and reporting for research initiatives, grant requirements, program evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
- Coordinates orientation and training for faculty, staff, learners, and other users of the Simulation Center to promote effective and appropriate use of simulation resources, equipment, and technology.
- Establishes, implements and maintains policies and workflows for simulation center.
- Oversees the content, functionality, and user experience of internal and external simulation web pages.
(15%)
- Faculty Development
- Coordinate and prepare for Faculty Development events in support of the Medical Director of Faculty Development.
- Assist with programmatic evaluations, pre-event and post-event surveys, and data collection in REDCap or Qualtrics.
- Lead preparation of seasonal and yearly recognitions of promoted faculty.
- Assist Medical Director of Faculty Development in scheduling meetings with Department Chairs and heads, including slide deck preparation as appropriate.
- Maintain key Faculty Development information up to date on an internal SharePoint website and add new opportunities, information as relevant.
(15%)
- Assists in strategic planning for excellence in professional development. (5%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years experience facilitating programs and/or learning events.
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and proactive manner.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
- Ability to communicate effectively one to one as well as within a group.
- Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive information.
- Works effectively and collaboratively with cross content and cross disciplinary staff.
- Microsoft Office Suite, including excel, word, and powerpoint
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$23.80 - $33.32 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
