University Program Associate

Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) is a private, nonprofit educational organization affiliated with East Carolina University ( ECU). The mission of Eastern AHEC, in accordance with the Statewide AHEC Program, is to provide and support educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train, and retain the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina. Eastern AHEC functions in close collaboration with East Carolina University, and with the other NC University programs in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as other institutions of higher education. Eastern AHEC serves 23 counties in the eastern part of the state and is one of nine centers located in North Carolina. Governance is by a Board of Directors with representation from regional health care institutions, the community at large, and the community college system. Mental Health Education provides services to the five Area L counties as well as the 23 counties in our region. The administrative structure of Eastern AHEC consists of an Executive Director, a Chief Administrative Officer, a Director of Fiscal Services, a Director of Information & Technology Services ( ITS), a Director of Communication, a Director of Educational Support Services, and six Division Directors which includes; Quality Support Center, Public Health / ORPCE / and Student Services, Mental Health Education, Nursing and Allied Health Education (the approved provider unit), Continuing Medical Education / Dental / Pharmacy CE Education, Pharmacy Education and Library Services.

The purpose of the position is to function as a Program Coordinator for Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) events. This position is supervised by either the Director or Assistant Director of the CPD departments. Duties include assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of conferences, workshops, and symposia throughout the region as well as locally. Primary duties include responsibility for the organisation, planning, implementation, tracking, and monitoring of multiple program management activities, including conference arrangements, faculty travel arrangements, health professional credit awards, contracts, grants, correspondence, and timelines for the oversight of Eastern AHEC regional and statewide responsibilities. Position should function with minimal supervision and is required to consult with the director as appropriate for clarification or additional information.
Must be able to make independent decisions as outlined by the director regarding program and faculty cancellations, along with implementing the notification process for each cancellation. This position will manage CPD events and will also be responsible for setting up and attending various planning meetings. In the performance of duties, this position will utilise excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a self-directed and independent manner. This position will also use word-processing and database computer applications (Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). When communicating frequently with all health care professionals, this position will utilise excellent oral and written communication skills. The duties of this position are as follows:

Program & Administrative Coordination

A flexible work schedule and in-state travel may be needed on a limited basis to meet programming needs.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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