Continuing Education Coordinator

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Signup Deadline: 12-31-2021
Starts: 01-01-2022
Ends: 12-31-2022
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Description:

Purpose of Job:
To review, process and approve continuing education applications submitted for DONA International approved contact hours.

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:
  • To acknowledge receipt of applications via email to the applicants in a timely manner; this includes checking the Continuing Education home office Dropbox folder
  • To assign applications to members of the Continuing Education Committee for review
  • To be the contact person between DONA International’s home office staff and the Continuing Education Committee members
  • To ensure applications are processed in a timely manner by other members of the committee
  • To assist committee members in reviewing applications when approval is unclear or scope of practice is questioned
  • To inform applicants via email (and copy the Director of Education) whether or not their applications for contact hours have been approved and provide them with the appropriate documentation
  • To answer questions and inquiries that come through the ContinuingEdApps@dona.org email as well those forwarded by the Director of Education and those received by phone through the home office
Responsible to:
Director of Education
Education Committee

Required Qualifications:
  • Certified DONA International member in good standing
  • Knowledge and understanding of DONA Internationals’ Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
  • Experience in teaching and curriculum development/learning objectives

Time Needed (Per Week):
2-4 hours per week (depending on number of applications submitted)

Application Procedure:
  1. A resume' or curriculum vitae
  2. A one (1) page letter of intent, which covers:
    1. Applicant’s goals for the position
    2. Applicant’s experience creating approval systems and evaluating continuing education programs
    3. Applicant’s a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
    4. Applicant’s desire to serve DONA International and explains why the applicant is the right person for the position
  3. Reference phone and email contact information from three (3) people who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications
  4. Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest should be made with the application by completing the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form here

Any questions about this volunteer leadership opportunity can be directed to applyforleadership@dona.orgd

Leadership Positions:

5 (5 open slots)

Experience Required:

As indicated in the job description

Contact:

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