What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist position at Advocate Aurora Health?
About the Team
The IPCE team is a collaborative, mission-driven group dedicated to advancing the education of healthcare professionals across the region. As a small engaged team, we partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, healthcare leaders, faculty, and planners to develop high-quality accredited educational activities. Team members work together to support a wide range of programs and initiatives. This is a fast-paced, public-facing environment where relationship building, teamwork, and exceptional customer service are highly valued.
About This Position
This position serves as a key member of the IPCE team and is responsible for managing accredited educational activities from planning through execution. The role focuses on program coordination, accreditation compliance, event operations, and stakeholder engagement for continuing education activities serving physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include working with faculty and planning committees, coordinating exhibitor participation, supporting marketing efforts, managing registration and evaluations, processing faculty payments, overseeing certificates and educational records, and providing on-site event support. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating with a wide range of healthcare professionals and leaders. Experience with ACCME, Joint Accreditation, or other continuing professional development accreditation standards is strongly preferred.
Essential Functions
- Develops, and presents workshops to meet the educational needs of health care professionals in the Charlotte AHEC region.
- Analyzes participant evaluations and assessments and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Writes measurable program objectives for AHEC workshops. Designs and administers evaluations, analyzes evaluations and assessments and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Meets nationally recognized criteria for continuing education credit when designing workshops.
- Researches potential grant opportunities and assists with development of grant proposals.
- Collaborates in quality initiatives and grants.
- Assists with AHEC Library Initiatives.
- Participates in statewide applicable state AHEC Council and planning meetings.
- Provides planning and support to regional AHEC workshops and other AHEC initiatives.
Physical Requirements
Works in an office and classroom environment. Sight, hearing, and speech capabilities sufficient to communicate well with individuals and groups. Includes travel within Charlotte AHEC region and occasional statewide meetings.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Experience in healthcare education and knowledge of adult learning principles preferred. Computer skills required.