Address
Form of workMed Ad-Deans Office-420104
Career Area :Academic Administration
Posting Open Date:01/11/2024
Application Deadline:01/25/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Senior Executive Director for Medical Education
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:20061190
Vacancy ID:NF0007709
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent upon Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
This newly created position will oversee the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Office of Medical Education. The Senior Director reports to and works directly with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the team of Senior Associate/Associate/Assistant Deans that serve as the leadership of the educational units within the School of Medicine (SOM) including the MD program, the PhD program and post-doctoral training programs, graduate Medical Education training programs, and Health Science programs. The Sr. Director will assume administrative authority over strategic investment in the Education mission areas and projects that span multiple learner groups. This leader will provide innovative direction for the implementation of systems and initiatives that improve customer service, efficiency, and quality of service across education programs. She/he will work in a dyad partnership with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs regarding strategic initiatives, planning processes, operations management, financial oversight, and communications related to the work of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. This individual will intersect with leaders across units in School of Medicine as well as individuals at UNC Health, other Schools of Health Affairs, and main campus. This individual will promote excellent customer service skills, cooperation, teamwork, and innovative thinking. The Sr. Director will drive the Education Leadership Committee including agenda and project management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to the development or administration of academic standards or curricula, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience with progressively responsible experience in a leadership position.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to those with experience in Medical Education administration.
SKILLS: Demonstrated understanding of a variety of Medical Education administration and compliance requirements and regulations. Excellent planning, management, coordination, and collaboration skills, with the ability to organize a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities. Very strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyze trends. Ability to communicate ideas and solutions in a clear, concise manner. Identifies problem areas and skill gaps proactively and addresses them appropriately. Excellent project management and change management skills for designing and implementing high priority department initiatives in a complex environment. Experience with budget management, tuition, and scholarship funding. Ability to lead a various group of people.
Not Applicable.
