Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Program Manager

Job Summary:

Position Emphasis:

The CU College of Nursing (CU Nursing) is seeking a part-time (0.50 FTE) Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Program Manager to manage nursing continuing professional development activities with the college. The NCPD Program Manager serves as the Primary Nurse Planner (PNP), an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) designation, in all programs developed through this office or external programs that are brought to this office for the awarding of NCPD contact hours. Broad functions of the NCPD Program Manager as the PNP include the development of NCPD processes, which contribute to the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado in general. The NCPD Program Manager provides ongoing leadership and management of the NCPD Program, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of all NCPD programs, ensures adherence to ANCC and Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) accreditation criteria, and is accountable for services provided.

Examples of Work Performed:

Program Administration and Evaluation (60%)

• Work with the College Finance department to ensure the ongoing financial viability of program offerings through the Continuing Nursing Education Program.
  
  
  
  • Manage NCPD and registration revenue transactions.
  • Oversight of all NCPD program expenses.
  
  
  
  
• Include the College Marketing department in all ongoing development of marketing strategies for strategic visibility of Continuing Nursing Education Programs.
• Finalize and approve brochures, flyers, and emails for each NCPD activity.
• Develop and implement the plan for the production and distribution of online and/or printed syllabi and multiple other documents provided and required for NCPD activities.
• Ensure that all reports to ANCC/CNA are timely, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure that all reports to the CU Nursing Dean, the Associate Dean of Clinical & Community Affairs, and other leaders are timely, accurate, and complete.
• Recommend program expansion or contraction as necessary.

Program Planning and Development (40%)

• Collaborate with Dean, Associate Deans, administrators, and faculty to develop new programs and review existing courses.
  
  
  
  • New program development:
    
    
    
    • Assess feasibility.
    • Develop funding models with CU Nursing Office of Finance and Administration.
    • Ensure compliance with University, Campus policies, and ANCC/CNA NCPD requirements.
    
    
    
    
  • Existing program review:
    
    
    
    • Optimize enrollments.
    • Ensure fiscal viability.
    • Regularly update and revise materials for high-quality NCPD programs.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Maintain updated PNP skills with ANCC/CNA.
• Attend monthly CNA PNP meetings.
• Update and maintain Educational Activity Planning Form (EAP) to meet ANCC/CNA criteria.
• Educate Anschutz Campus partners on EAP.
• Update and maintain Educational Design and Disclosure Forms, Faculty Reply and Recording Consent Forms, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships Forms.
• Demonstrate the mitigation process in EAP.
• Develop a Disclosure Handout for learners with planning organizations, including:
  
  
  
  • Program title and date.
  • Approval statement.
  • Criteria for successful completion.
  • Relevant financial relationships disclosures.
  • Commercial support.
  • Joint providers.
  
  
  
  
• Update and maintain NCPD certificate.

Determine contact hours and criteria for awarding them with planning organizations.

o Develop and approve final proposals for NCPD contact hour credit.

• Foster interprofessional activities with Anschutz Campus continuing education entities and other campus schools and hospitals.
• Implement NCPD processes required by ANCC/CNA with activity planning committees, including:
  
  
  
  • Determine target audience and perform needs assessments.
  • Assess faculty/speaker expertise and educational plans.
  • Evaluate disclosures/conflicts of interest and address them.
  • Verify attendance and successful completion of activities.
  • Provide and assess final evaluations to inform future activities.
  • Determine and award contact hours for each activity.
  
  
  
  
• Develop and implement NCPD programs with Planning Committees from Anschutz Medical Campus and community partners.
• Communicate and negotiate with speakers/faculty and planning committees on objectives/outcomes and teaching strategies.
• Network with outside NCPD programs and professional organizations to provide nursing education.
• Initiate and provide interprofessional NCPD/CE activities with university entities and partners.
• Work with authors/faculty to provide high-quality, up-to-date, and enduring education materials for NCPD content available online.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of a certain number of days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado, where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating nursing education programs, and maintaining ANCC/CNA compliance.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment:

• Must hold a current and active Colorado Registered Nurse license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• National Advanced Practice Nurse certification in professional development or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong base of knowledge and experience in Advanced Practice Nursing and national nursing continuing professional development requirements.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, overlapping projects, setting priorities, and other administrative skills.
• Communication skills and flexibility for successful interactions with individuals in the College of Nursing, throughout the University of Colorado, and in the broader health care community.
• Knowledge of other national continuing education accreditation requirements/applications, such as CME, AAFP, NAPNAP, or others.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received within 06/26/25. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $35,275 to $44,870 (calculated for 0.5 FTE).

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.