Program Manager, KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth (KUCTT)/Project ECHO – JR009754
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Department:
KU Center
for Telemedicine and Telehealth
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Project ECHO
Position Title:
Program Manager, KU Center for Telemedicine &
Telehealth (KUCTT)/Project ECHO
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Program
Manager will oversee assigned KUCTT/Project ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) initiatives at KUMC. Project ECHO leverages
videoconferencing technology to connect specialist teams at KUMC with primary care providers throughout the region, supporting a
collaborative, case-based learning model through which participants can earn continuing education credits.
In partnership with the
Director of Telemedicine, the Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of telehealth and Project ECHO
activities across established priority areas-such as behavioral health and health equity-while also supporting the expansion of ECHO into
new focus areas.
Serving as a key liaison, the Program Manager will facilitate strong, ongoing collaboration between KUMC clinical
teams, educators, and community-based partners, helping to build, strengthen, and sustain these relationships.
Anticipated hiring
range is $61,000 – $65,000
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined
- Under the guidance of the
Director, coordinate the logistics and programmatic aspects of Project ECHO development and implementation. - Support the KUMC
clinical/educational team in leading Project ECHO courses. - Initiate and maintain relationships with subject matter experts to
support Project ECHO recruitment and participation. - Liaise with continuing education colleagues for CME and CNE accreditation of
curriculum. - Coordinate activities and facilitate meetings with a variety of individuals from within KUMC, community agencies, state
agencies, healthcare organizations, as well as higher education, healthcare, and government agencies in other states. - Conduct needs
assessments, analyze results, and incorporate findings into program planning. - Attend and monitor Project ECHO clinics and
educational courses; monitor HIPAA compliance, oversee collection and distribution of course materials and case
presentations. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and provide technical support to internal teams and remote sites; coordinate with systems
staff to ensure reliable connectivity for all Project ECHO sessions. - Facilitate operational meetings of the Project ECHO
Team. - Assist the Project ECHO project team with program evaluation and needs assessment activities.
- In collaboration with
the Telemedicine Digital Media and Marketing Coordinator and KUMC web developers, assist with the promotion of ECHO
activities. - Support implementation of telehealth initiatives beyond Project ECHO, including training, technical assistance, and
network-based activities. - Assist with coordination of telehealth-related projects across multiple funding streams, including state
and federally funded programs. - In collaboration with the Director, seek and develop outside funding sources for Telehealth and
Project ECHO activities.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive
list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
- This position will work in-office, with some
consideration of hybrid (in-office/remote) after the probationary period.
Required Qualifications
Work
Experience:
- 6 years of relevant experience in health science, nursing, public health, behavioral health, education,
communication, or health administration. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis. - 2 years of project management
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification: Project Management Certification
(PMP).
Work Experience:
- Experience with project-related technologies including telehealth/telemedicine and mHealth
approaches. - Previous experience in the healthcare field.
- Experience with public health and/or broader work with
communities. - Experience with grant writing, distance education, continuing education (CE) program development and administration,
and program marketing/promotion.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and
vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying
health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after
six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of
employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are
available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The
pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of
factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications
relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the
starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$60,800.00 –
$91,200.00
Minimum
$60,800.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$91,200.00
Application
Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Program-Manager–KU-Center-
for-Telemedicine—Telehealth–KUCTT–Project-ECHO_JR009754 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/
and search for position number JR009754.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be
considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU
Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full
range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and
state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the
health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great
benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting
benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For
more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or
genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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