Program Manager, KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth (KUCTT)/Project ECHO

Department

KU Center for Telemedicine and Telehealth

Project ECHO

Position Title

Program Manager, KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth (KUCTT)/Project ECHO

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Program Manager will oversee assigned KUCTT/Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) initiatives at KUMC. Project ECHO leverages videoconferencing technology to connect specialist teams at KUMC with primary care providers throughout the region, supporting a collaborative, case-based learning model through which participants can earn continuing education credits.

In partnership with the Director of Telemedicine, the Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of telehealth and Project ECHO activities across established priority areas—such as behavioral health and health equity—while also supporting the expansion of ECHO into new focus areas.

Serving as a key liaison, the Program Manager will facilitate strong, ongoing collaboration between KUMC clinical teams, educators, and community-based partners, helping to build, strengthen, and sustain these relationships.

Anticipated hiring range is $61,000 - $65,000

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

• Under the guidance of the Director, coordinate the logistics and programmatic aspects of Project ECHO development and implementation.
• Support the KUMC clinical/educational team in leading Project ECHO courses.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with subject matter experts to support Project ECHO recruitment and participation.
• Liaise with continuing education colleagues for CME and CNE accreditation of curriculum.
• Coordinate activities and facilitate meetings with a variety of individuals from within KUMC, community agencies, state agencies, healthcare organizations, as well as higher education, healthcare, and government agencies in other states.
• Conduct needs assessments, analyze results, and incorporate findings into program planning.
• Attend and monitor Project ECHO clinics and educational courses; monitor HIPAA compliance, oversee collection and distribution of course materials and case presentations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and provide technical support to internal teams and remote sites; coordinate with systems staff to ensure reliable connectivity for all Project ECHO sessions.
• Facilitate operational meetings of the Project ECHO Team.
• Assist the Project ECHO project team with program evaluation and needs assessment activities.
• In collaboration with the Telemedicine Digital Media and Marketing Coordinator and KUMC web developers, assist with the promotion of ECHO activities.
• Support implementation of telehealth initiatives beyond Project ECHO, including training, technical assistance, and network-based activities.
• Assist with coordination of telehealth-related projects across multiple funding streams, including state and federally funded programs.
• In collaboration with the Director, seek and develop outside funding sources for Telehealth and Project ECHO activities.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• This position will work in-office, with some consideration of hybrid (in-office/remote) after the probationary period.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 6 years of relevant experience in health science, nursing, public health, behavioral health, education, communication, or health administration. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• 2 years of project management experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Certification: Project Management Certification (PMP).

Work Experience

• Experience with project-related technologies including telehealth/telemedicine and mHealth approaches.
• Previous experience in the healthcare field.
• Experience with public health and/or broader work with communities.
• Experience with grant writing, distance education, continuing education (CE) program development and administration, and program marketing/promotion.
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Salary

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

Minimum

$60,800.00

Midpoint

$76,000.00

Maximum

$91,200.00