CP00001 Washington University in St Louis

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Director of Curriculum and Assessment plays a key role within the Office of Education (OE) at WashU School of Medicine that establishes and implements operations, processes, timelines, and short- and long-term outcomes for the Office of Medical Student Education (OMSE). This office provides all services related to curriculum and assessment for the MD program. These services span the MD curriculum and include, but are not limited to, all components of the required, selective, and elective MD program curriculum, competency-based assessment, local and away rotations, collaboration across Office of Education units for educational projects, continuous quality improvement related to these areas, and accreditation efforts. Importantly this role serves as the liaison and a collaborative partner to students, faculty, and staff for all issues involving operations within the curriculum. This position is responsible for monitoring expenditures and analyzing budgetary data for the OMSE unit. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Operations Management and Administrative Oversight Directs daily operations and administrative management of the unit. Establishes and implements all administrative and operational policies, procedures, and guidelines, in alignment with OE, accreditation, and Institutional policies as appropriate. Directs OMSE staff inclusive of hiring, assignment of work responsibilities, annual performance evaluations, and consistent feedback for staff professional growth. Content expert and team member for Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation efforts, inclusive of continuous quality improvement efforts and monitoring. Creation, implementation, and evaluation of unit strategic plans and priorities, in partnership with peer units and in alignment with OE priorities and missions. Collaborates on and manages educational projects in partnership with OE units. Liaison to students, faculty, and staff. Curriculum Director of all curriculum operations and adherence to curriculum guiding principles. Oversight and direction of curricular governance committees. Oversight and delegation of curriculum tasks, inclusive of but not limited to: scheduling across the curriculum and within curriculum phases, knowledge and use of the learning management system, in-person session needs, receipt and collation of session materials, room reservations, video editing, liaising with faculty, staff, students and key curriculum partners such as WashU IT and Facilities. Implementation of quality assurance and quality improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective. Assessment Understanding of the day-to-day tasks and processes associated with the program of assessment. Member of the assessment leadership team to achieve strategic planning objectives, priorities and initiatives. Guidance and direction of in-person exam proctoring inclusive of a curriculum-wide exam and proctor schedule, set-up, supplies, proctor scripts and day of troubleshooting. Critical Analysis and Strategic Planning Key leader in moving and achieving the unit strategic plan in alignment with OE and institutional priorities. Integral member of relevant committees, examples include: undergraduate medical education governance committee meetings, phase 1 and 2 team meetings, threads working group and the OMSE leadership team. Work closely with UME leadership in the forecasting, development and implementation of initiatives and programs related to curriculum and assessment at the school and university level. Responsible for overseeing the dissemination of curriculum information to the various constituents within the School of Medicine and other programs. Provides operational updates as a part of the OE leadership team. Ability to problem solve and drive solutions with minimal oversight from executive leadership. Fiscal Responsibilities Monitor expenditures and analyze budgetary data. Request pre-approvals and approve requests for unit needs. With OMSE leadership, assists with annual budget review and recommendations. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Higher Education (2 Years), Developing/Facilitating Curriculum And Evaluation (2 Years), Supervisory (2 Years) Skills: Database Systems, Facilitate Training Sessions Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Educational Administration, Forecast Analysis, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, People Management, Problem Solving, Program Management, Proofreading, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Technical Knowledge, Workload Prioritization, Written Communication Grade G15 Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. 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