Epilepsy Foundation

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Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Programs and Training, the Senior Director, Training & Education is responsible for directing the development and implementation of all training activities offered to achieve the organization’s educational mission. The Senior Director, Training & Education will have the ability to: Develop learning programs and lead the organization’s efforts as a continuing education provider for a variety of professionals to strengthen public education and knowledge about seizures and epilepsy, Oversee the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of all the education and learning opportunities within the learning management system (LMS) and with the local network of the organization’s offices and partners, Design and deliver distant learning and programs, and support cross-departmental activities, Lead and maintain accreditation processes for the organization as a continuing education provider, and Conduct presentations to outside organizations to promote the work of the organization and its mission. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides oversight for multiple staff members and contractors/consultants supporting activities to meet program development, implementation and evaluation objectives of the training programs. Grows the training capacity of the Foundation’s network and partners. Ensures compliance with IACET Standard requirements. Creates tools and resources to support technical assistance for the organization’s local network and partners; provides technical assistance through site visits and conference calls. Maintains a comprehensive training work plan for each program, updating work plans on a quarterly basis and reporting to supervisor any variables in the work plan or program budgets. Conducts national and local outreach through presentations and conference workshops to promote assigned programs and initiatives. Coordinates national partnerships to support program outreach and expansion of training and educational offerings. Stays abreast of the latest educational research, literature, and issues related to assigned initiatives, projects and audiences. Oversees the primary liaisons for all assigned workgroups/advisory committees outlined in the program scope of work. Interfaces with the local network and partners to provide training, coordination, and monitoring of programs related to federal cooperative agreements and corporate sponsor agreements. Manages online learning management systems and data collection. Oversees implementation of online learning communities in system. Identifies potential funding sources. Develops educational materials and curricula for training of various groups on topics related to the targeted populations. Collaborates with internal departments for coordination of resources to ensure favorable workflow of activities. Provides reports on training and education milestones, targets and deliverables. Develops and monitors program budget as requested. Performs related work as required. Education & Experience Preferred master’s degree in communications, public health, education, or health service area considered. Preferred experience in educational training and curriculum development in a public health or education, not-for-profit service-based organization, or other relevant work experience. Experience in managing learning management systems within a national organization or complex healthcare setting. Experience in policy, systems and environmental approaches to chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Experience working within a state or county health agency and/or a health system. Ability to apply culturally and linguistically appropriate services standards to educational training programs. Experience with continuing education credentialing practices. Experience in supervising staff. Specific Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of: Health education theory, public health program development best practices. Contemporary adult learning principles. Educational curriculum development policy, systems and environmental change. Chronic disease domains. Learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools. Effective principles and practices of program management and program evaluation. Microsoft Office, social media, and other business and educational technology applications to support learning and engagement. Ability to: Oversee a robust learning management system for a national organization. Lead a national training program for chronic disease management and health promotion. Communicate, orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders including service providers, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Lead and maintain a continuing education program for a variety of professionals. Work independently on a variety of diverse tasks with minimal supervision. Travel as needed to support programs. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes Pay Range: $109,000 - $119,000