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About this Sr Continuing Education Programs Manager role at Vizient

Vizient · Onsite · Chicago, IL 60607

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Summary:


In this role, you will oversee the operational delivery and coordination of Vizient's jointly accredited interprofessional continuing education (CE) program. You will manage a portfolio of accredited educational activities, provide operational guidance and coaching to CE Programs Managers, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and organizational policies. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to strengthen program effectiveness, improve operational processes, and support high-quality continuing education experiences.


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.

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About Vizient

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they s

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