Nurse Specialist, Professional Development and Education Support

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Nursing (UMSON) is currently recruiting for a Nurse Specialist, Professional Development & Education Support. The Nurse Specialist, Professional Development & Education Support Specialist accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training in nursing education and practice. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May independently manage programs, processes, projects, or resources. Applies in-depth, level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Collaborate with team members to develop goals and objectives. Confers with supervisor on controversial or far reaching matters. Acts as resource to others.

Accoutability | Civility | Collaboration | Diversity | Excellence | Knowledge | Leadership

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we are driven by our seven core values, philosophy, and daily business and education practices of our University.

Benefits Information:

UMB offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

Primary Duties:

• Schedule professional development and education courses , workshops , or program work in accordance with specifications and funding limitations. Oversee daily operations and coordinates the administrative support activities.

• Monitor and facilitate use of program funds to support needed resources. Makes recommendations to management in use of funds .

• Provide routine and non-routine technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation, and administrative support to the management.

• Assists in conceptualization, development , and drafting of written products such as promotional and training materials, website content , final completion reports , and other information resources . Assist in analyzing report to identify improvement opportunities for future offerings.

• Develop marketing plan for participants, members, and volunteers. Coordinate workshops, meetings or conferences logistics, scheduling and communications.

• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implements; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action. Has the authority to formulate , affect, interpret, or implement policies or procedures to ensure effective delivery of the program.

• Develop and maintain internet web site files and/or listings .

• Interact and maintains liaison with faculty and staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program . Serve as a primary contact and thinks critically about all aspects of the program to resolve questions and make decisions related to how to best coordinate the program .

• Prepares or assists in preparation of grant proposal/submission for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.

• Perform other administrative duties having a significant impact on the overall goals of program.

Education: Bachelor's in Nursing required, Master's in Nursing preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years experience as an RN (with care coordination is preferable)

• Required to be currently licensed with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.

Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, and development of Power Point slides. Working knowledge of and skill-set in Internet use (e.g., web searches). Good communication and writing skills; Project management skills with an analytic mindset, Familiarity with online learning; Some database experience is preferable (e.g., Access). Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-2606, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.