Program Director, Special Events

Program Director, Special EventsSchool of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Position Summary The Special Events & CME Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of continuing medical education (CME) programs and other departmental educational events. This position serves as the primary administrative contact for CME activities, working closely with physicians, faculty, department leadership, external speakers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially responsible educational programs. The director manages events from initial concept and planning through completion and post-event follow-up, ensuring all CME requirements, timelines, logistics, communications, and documentation are appropriately addressed.Key ResponsibilitiesCME Program ManagementEvent Planning & ExecutionFaculty & Speaker CoordinationFinancial & Vendor ManagementRegistration & CommunicationsPost-Event Evaluation & ReportingRelationship ManagementRequired Qualifications at this LevelEducation/Training: Work requires communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Experience: Work requires skills necessary to support, administer, organize and plan alongside different people and teams. Preferred experience includes demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: administrative management, continuing education, and marketing. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.Work Performed/Skills: Excellent and effective verbal and interpersonal skills, including a friendly, professional interaction style is required. Time management, especially ability to flex effort with changes in the work flow. Problem solving and prioritization skills. Able to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals/groups. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Work requires the ability to periodically travel. In addition, the job requires work on various nights and weekends. Exercises independent judgment in operations and services. Ability to communicate actions to individuals with professionalism and empathy Effective use of software and knowledge of Microsoft products, demonstrated time management and organizational skills.Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,026.00 to USD $88,434.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.