Professional/Technical position

Director of Continuing Medical Education
Office of Medical Education, School of Medicine, LSUHSC

The Office of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center at New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is seeking a full-time Director of Continuing
Medical Education. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director
will be responsible for the planning, development and management of all educational activities
and associated programs under the Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME). The
candidate is responsible for continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) including oversight of the database, direction of the year long self
study, creation and editing of the self study summary, preparing for and directing the site visit
and any of the other requirements for the ACCME accreditation process. The candidate must
ensure compliance with appropriate ACCME guidelines for the planning, organization and
evaluation of all sponsored educational activities. The candidate will be responsible for
managing all financial, personnel and administrative activities for the Office of Continuing
Medical Education. In collaboration with LSU faculty and staff, the candidate will work to
develop and implement new CME activities that utilize the outstanding facility and resources
within the LSU School of Medicine Learning Center. The successful candidate must hold at
least a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Education, Business
Administration or related plus seven (7) or more years of experience in the development of
educational programs (three of those years must show demonstrated experience in the
administration and planning of educational programs) or a Master's Degree in Health Care
Administration, Public Health, Education, Business Administration or related can substitute for
two (2) years of experience. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent
organizational, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Prior experience in an
education setting, particularly medical or health care education programs would be preferred.
Fluent skills with computer- and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) are necessary.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please submit C. V. (including
telephone and email address) with cover letter and names, addresses and telephone numbers
of three professional references to:

Stephanie Galendez, Assistant Director, School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education, LSU
Health Sciences Center, 2020 Gravier Street, Suite 602, New Orleans, LA 70112.

LSUHSC is an EEO/AA employer.