Program Manager III - Educational Advocate

Posted:
2/5/2026, 3:14:55 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

                    

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Job Title

Program Manager III - Educational Advocate

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation

                     

Department

Pediatric Institute-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

T31030

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
 

The Program Manager III leads the implementation and management of key research and service programs, developing operational systems, supporting budgeting efforts, mentoring staff, and serving as a liaison across departments and partner institutions. As a core contributor to the Resources and Services Module, this role is essential in advancing research and programmatic initiatives across Cleveland Clinic and the region through strong collaboration and strategic program support.


This position ensures that patient needs identified during clinical visits and within the Neurodevelopmental Program are effectively addressed by the Community Education team. The Program Manager III engages directly with patients and families and may travel off-site for school meetings, team meetings, and visits to various hospital and CCCHR locations. The role is primarily office-based at Children’s Rehabilitation, with required off-site engagement. During the summer months, responsibilities include projects related to Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and 504 Plans, supporting patients in kindergarten through 12th grade.

 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—4:30pm. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

  • Develop, implement, manage, and maintain operational systems and activities. 

  • Serve as a liaison with all levels of the organization and outside the community. 

  • Manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines. 

  • Allocate time to meet completion requirements. 

  • Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. 

  • Review and monitor adherence to Human Resources policies and corporate compliance procedures. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field and 5 years of related experience 

  • OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of experience 

  • Strong presentation, communication and training skills 

  • Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, primary research and business plan development 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

  • Healthcare settings 

  • Master's Degree in Education 

  • Prior experience within educational advocacy 

  • Prior experience as an intervention specialist 

  • Intervention specialist certification 

  • Prior experience and working knowledge of educational law: IEPs, 504 Plans, etc.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 
  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.  
  • Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.  
  • In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.  
  • In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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