Continuing Education and Accreditation Specialist

As a member of the UW-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP), the School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) delivers accredited continuing education planned by, for, and with the healthcare team. OCPD collaborates with departments across the School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health, the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, professional associations, and community-based organizations to advance the ICEP mission.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who is passionate about planning and delivering high-quality, outcomes-driven continuing education for healthcare teams in an academic environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven setting and brings a strong commitment to educational excellence and innovation.

The successful candidate will: Be a skilled project manager and event planner, meticulous about logistics, timelines, and compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies. Be comfortable working in web-based learning management systems and managing multiple projects simultaneously-on time and on budget. Thrive in a team-based environment, while also being self-directed and proactive. Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Communicate effectively, give and receive feedback constructively, and maintain grace under pressure. This position is primarily responsible for providing full conference management services for 35+ accredited continuing education activities annually, including in-person and virtual conferences, workshops, and webcasts. These activities reach more than 70,000 healthcare professionals across Wisconsin, the U.S., and internationally. The workday includes: Collaborating with OCPD staff and subject matter experts to design, develop, and execute educational activities. Managing the implementation of planned activities, including building and maintaining content in the ICEP Learning Portal. Navigating a variable workload-some periods may involve long lead times for a few activities, while others require preparing for multiple events in a short timeframe.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration

• KNOWLEDGE: Adult learning theory and instructional design principles, especially as applied to healthcare professionals and interprofessional teams. Joint Accreditation criteria and related standards (e.g., ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, MOC/Continuing Certification). Interprofessional education (IPE) models and team-based learning strategies. Educational technologies, including virtual learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, asynchronous modules). Academic medical center operations and the role of continuing education in supporting clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• SKILLS: Project management: Ability to lead and coordinate multiple educational activities simultaneously, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Data analysis and evaluation: Ability to collect, interpret, and report on learner feedback, outcomes, and accreditation metrics. Technology fluency: Proficiency in using LMS platforms, CE tracking systems, and virtual learning tools.
• ABILITIES: Adapt to evolving accreditation standards and educational technologies in a dynamic environment. Foster interprofessional learning environments that support collaboration across disciplines. Balance strategic thinking with operational execution, ensuring both innovation and compliance. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program goals. Problem-solve creatively in response to logistical, instructional, or compliance challenges.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• Serves as an initial point of contact and facilitates cross-unit communication with colleagues and accreditation resources to obtain relevant and accurate information for the program

• Directs operational logistics of specialized programming segments and communication materials under general supervision

Manage conference event logistics in support of the intended outcomes.

Accreditation compliance: Advises activity planners regarding interprofessional continuing education accreditation compliance.

• Researches and selects curriculum content, assists with the development of course specific materials and resources, and prepares assessment tools regarding specific programs to align with unit objectives and strategy

• Disseminates course updates and newly created content with program stakeholders, solicits feedback, and alters curriculum if appropriate

School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Continuing Professional Development, OCPD

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), supports SMPH by overseeing all aspects of various health professions education programs: from admissions programs and curricular oversight to student services and multicultural initiatives across our statewide campus. It also is responsible for successfully meeting all national accreditation requirements as well as timely compliance with all health system, school, campus, and legislative policies and regulations. The OAA fosters a professional atmosphere to prepare health care providers and public health professionals at all stages of career development.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong tradition of delivering high-quality interprofessional continuing education for healthcare professionals. The Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) promotes team-based learning and collaboration. The SMPH Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) manages ICEP's accreditation. https://ce.icep.wisc.edu.

The starting salary for the position is $54,120; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $5,000.

• Minimum of two years of experience applying adult learning principles to the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education activities for health professionals.
• Experience engaging adult learners from multiple health professions in both virtual and in-person learning environments, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a continuing education or professional development setting, including coordination of timelines, budgets, contracts, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Professional experience in planning and executing educational events, such as conferences, workshops, webinars, or enduring materials, preferably in a healthcare or academic environment.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) or continuing education platforms for activity registration, content delivery, learner tracking, and outcomes reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, clinicians, administrators, and external partners.

• Experience supporting accreditation compliance with one or more recognized bodies, such as the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, or specialty board certification programs (e.g., MOC/Continuing Certification).
• Familiarity with academic medical center environments, including their structures, cultures, and expectations for education and professional development.
• Knowledge of interprofessional education (IPE) and team-based learning principles, and their application in continuing education for healthcare teams.

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Adult learning, education or event planning or other comparable area is preferred.

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NAME, Beth Miller, bmiller53@wisc.edu, 608-265-8696

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