Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing Education Project
Manager — Intermediate Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To work with State agencies and/or
organizations to develop and strengthen cross-system collaboration and implementation
of the Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing Education system. To be
responsible for project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal
and policy analysis on RI’s Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing
Education system/programs; to initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review
continuous information on the program; to serve in a highly responsible communication
capacity supporting a number of state departments in their contact with state, local,
public and officials; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a department director
or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent
judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to
established policies and procedures.
Supplemental Core Responsibilities
Program Planning & Development: Assess educational needs of target
audiences, design and implement continuing education and professional
development programs with a focus on rural communities in Rhode Island.
Ensure alignment with professional standards, accreditation requirements, and
industry regulations
Curriculum & Content: Collaborate with subject matter experts to create
relevant, engaging, and up-to-date curricula for in-person, hybrid, and online
formats
Compliance & Standards: Ensure all programs meet state/federal, institutional,
or professional body requirements (e.g., CEU/CE credits, licensure renewal)
Budget & Resource Management: Oversee program budget, track
expenditures, and manage resources such as materials, technology, and vendor
contracts
Evaluation & Improvement: To perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on
various issues affecting consumers of professional development and continuing
education. Collect feedback, analyze program outcomes, and make data-driven
improvements to offerings
Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with rural health
constituents, professional organizations, and community partners. Work closely
with local specialized schools, colleges and industry in educational and training
programs.
Technology & Systems: Ensure use of learning management systems, webinar
platforms, and member management tools to support program delivery
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects
management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services.
A thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the
ability to apply them in a human service system.
A thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations;
the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for
dissemination of policy information.
A working knowledge of computers and communication technology.
A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions
of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information
about the department's programs and objectives.
The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials
and the general public.
Education and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in public health, education, business, or a related
field
Experience: 3-5 years’ experience with considerable employment in a highly
responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and
policy development and dissemination of information.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially
equivalent to the above education and experience.
Work Settings
Higher education institutions (community colleges, universities)
Healthcare organizations (AHEC, hospitals, clinics)
Professional associations and certification bodies
Non-profits and community development center
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Providence, RI 02903 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903
