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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 months ago

Director Continuing Education and Professional Development - School of Public Health

Washington University Danforth Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$66K/yr - $113K/yr

7+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Director for Continuing Education and Professional Development in the School of Public Health. This role involves leading the development and delivery of innovative continuing education programs aimed at enhancing the skills of the public health workforce, while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy for professional development and continuing education aligned with the School’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities

Identifies workforce development trends and opportunities across local, national, and global public health sectors

Establishes strategic partnerships with health departments, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, governmental agencies, and industry leaders to expand program reach and impact

Leads the development of revenue-generating continuing education programs that support the School’s financial sustainability

Oversees the design, development, and implementation of high-quality professional education offerings, including workshops, certificate programs, online courses, webinars, and symposia

Integrates principles of adult learning, inclusive pedagogy, and innovative technologies into program design

Collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to develop curricula responsive to evolving public health workforce needs

Ensures accessibility and cultural relevance in all offerings to engage diverse learner populations

Establishes systems to assess learner satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, and skill development

Analyzes program outcomes and workforce impact to inform continuous improvement

Ensures compliance with accreditation requirements set by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), Council on Continuing Education Units (CEU), and other relevant bodies

Produces annual reports summarizing program reach, learner demographics, and measurable workforce outcomes

Serves as the School’s primary liaison to public health workforce development stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels

Cultivates collaborative partnerships with health departments, community-based organizations, and professional associations

Represents the School at workforce development conferences, coalitions, and advisory boards

Supervises and mentors professional development staff, instructional designers, and program coordinators

Manages budgets, monitor program finances, and develops sustainable pricing and revenue models

Oversees marketing strategies to promote offerings to target audiences and broaden participation

Maintains an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous quality improvement

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Public HealthProgram DevelopmentAccreditation StandardsAdult Learning TheoryStakeholder EngagementInstructional DesignLearning Management Systems (LMS)Budget ManagementGrant FundingTraining Program DeliveryCollaborationWritten CommunicationOral Communications

Required

Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Education, Instructional Design, or related field

Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in professional development, continuing education, or workforce training within higher education, public health, or healthcare settings

Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for adult learners

Strong understanding of public health systems, workforce trends, and accreditation standards

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience leveraging learning technologies and digital platforms to enhance program delivery

Preferred

Doctoral degree (DrPH, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Education, or related field

Familiarity with CEPH accreditation standards and competency-based public health education frameworks

Proven ability to secure grants, contracts, or external funding for workforce development initiatives

Knowledge of LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas) and digital credentialing systems

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.