Sr Continuing Education Programs Manager

Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of accredited CE activities, ensuring effective planning, implementation, evaluation, and compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
• Oversee day-to-day CE program operations, workflows, and processes to promote consistency, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Provide operational guidance, onboarding, coaching, and knowledge sharing to CE Programs Managers to support team effectiveness and professional development.
• Collaborate with course directors, planners, faculty, and internal clients to support CE program objectives and deliver high-quality educational experiences.
• Monitor compliance with Joint Accreditation standards, applicable accrediting organization requirements, and institutional policies, including accurate activity documentation and timely JA-PARS reporting.
• Develop and implement process improvements, standardized workflows, and operational practices that strengthen program performance and scalability.
• Analyze CE activity data, evaluation results, and program performance metrics to identify trends, assess outcomes, and recommend improvements.
• Support the administration and optimization of CE learning management systems, registration platforms, and related technologies, including EthosCE.
• Prepare operational reports, monitor program progress, and communicate key findings, challenges, and recommendations to CE leadership.
• Maintain expertise in accreditation requirements, adult learning principles, educational design, and emerging technologies to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in accredited continuing education, healthcare continuing professional development (CPD), or related healthcare education environments, including knowledge of Joint Accreditation, ACCME, ANCC, or ACPE standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs, coordinate multiple priorities, and maintain compliance in a high-volume environment.
• Experience providing operational guidance, coaching, onboarding, or professional development support to colleagues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret program data and recommend improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and experience with learning management systems, registration platforms, or related technologies; EthosCE experience preferred.
• Experience applying emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve workflows and operational efficiency preferred; CHCP or NPD-BC certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• Estimated Hiring Range:
• At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $68,500.00 to $116,300.00.
• This position is also incentive eligible.
• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:
• http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and experience with learning management systems, registration platforms, or related technologies; EthosCE experience preferred.
• Experience applying emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve workflows and operational efficiency preferred; CHCP or NPD-BC certification preferred.