Director of Education
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Under executive direction, this position is responsible for directing, managing and coordinating the UCH Education and Resource Development Department (ERDD). Oversees the planning, designing, conducting, and evaluating of a variety of team member, patient and community education programs as provided by self or in collaboration with physicians, administrators, department managers and other healthcare team members. Assists with performance improvement initiatives and leadership and development.

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications
Education & Training: Registered Nurse with current RN licensure in the State of Maryland. BS degree required. Masters Degree in Nursing, Education, or Human Resources required. Certification as an Instructor in BCLS or ACLS preferred within one year of hire.

Work Orientation & Experience: A minimum of five years experience in the formal provision of education with expertise in applying the principles of adult education. Orientation is based on current knowledge level and may take up to 8 weeks of orientation to gain specific requirements to perform essential job functions.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to provide effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with customers. Demonstrates ability and skills in independent decision making, delegation, coaching, planning, management and leadership. Demonstrates effective teaching and evaluation skills. Demonstrates skill problem solving organizing work, setting priorities and meeting deadlines with attention to detail and follow through. Demonstrates computer literacy with word processing and presentation software.

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