Program Manager (Certified Nursing Assistant And Medical Assistant Programs)

Exciting opportunity for RN's and former CNA's to educate the next generation of health care professionals.

We are seeking candidates for the position of Program Manager for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA) Partner Solutions programs.

This person will be instrumental in driving a positive culture that involves proactive mentorship which promotes healthcare professionals lifelong learning. The Program Manager will plan and direct programs and has full responsibilities for the faculty. This position will intersect with marketing, finance and all university departments to ensure a high quality ever growing program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and maintains the program’s master plan of education, goals, assessment of learning, program outlines, and program outcomes.
• Develops and evaluates assessments of the curriculum to sustain effective educational outcomes, as required by program certification agencies and submit paperwork on a timely manner to the state as required.
• Coordinates and evaluates the development and revision of curriculum to sustain the effectiveness of both the clinical and didactic education to achieve all program goals.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates instructors and adjunct instructors for the CNA and MA programs.
• Maintains the program competencies for learner certification exam eligibility.
• Contributes to the formulation of appropriate budget planning for staffing, supplies and needs for the programs.
• Ability to train new hires, host orientations, gather all necessary supplies needed for the success of the CNA and MA cohorts.
• Work with simulation center to schedule labs and provide list of supplies needed for these programs.
• Willing to travel throughout the Chicagoland area to provide the opportunities requested by the partner.
• Manages and teaches in programs under the Growth and Innovation department including CNA and MA programs per staffing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A) Registered professional nurse with a minimum of two years of nursing experience;

B) Must have successfully completed a Department-approved evaluator course prior to initial approval. Registered nurses possessing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher are exempt from this requirement. Must have two years of experience teaching in a CNA Program or has taken a Train the Trainer course and an approved evaluator course; and

C) Two years' experience as a registered professional nurse and one year of experience in one of the following areas:

i) Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program;

ii) Providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or for chronically ill adults; or

iii) One year of experience in the provision of long term care facility services or direct care.

Additional Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with front line health care employees, such as Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants and patient care technicians.
• Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, and instruction.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (oral and written)
• Self-starter with the ability to think independently, strategically, and creatively
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Effective Verbal and written communication skills while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• University

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations