MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE
1. Bachelor's degree in health sciences, education, business administration, or related field 2. Five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE
1. Master's degree in health sciences, education, business administration, or related field
2. Previous experience in an academic health sciences center
3. Experience managing interprofessional educational programs
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Meet regularly with faculty to ensure all promotion and tenure requirements have been met; maintain current knowledge of all faculty development resources; promote a culture of education and professional excellence within the Department.
2. Collaborate with surgeons across the state to coordinate elective rotations; nurture and expand mentoring programs; work with the Program Director to support resident professional development; assist with needs of external rotators.
3. Work with divisions on position proposals; ensure fellow growth and autonomy; partner with other programs to coordinate educational efforts and prevent duplication.
4. Support the mission of the lab through collaborative efforts; assist with funding acquisition and program advertising; optimize training opportunities and program utilization.
5. Oversee medical students including scheduling of rotations, educational content development, and growth of the Surgery program; ensure compliance with clerkship requirements.
6. Oversee elective rotations and visiting student placements; provide guidance and coordination to students with interest in surgery.
7. Oversee and collaborate on placement of PA and NP student rotations; coordinate educational experiences and increase exposure opportunities for trainees.
8. Work with military medics to provide exposure to faculty and learning opportunities outside Trauma; diversify clinical experiences and consolidate opportunities with other learners.
9. Collaborate with the Department of Nursing on the RNFA program; support initiatives to increase the ability of nurses to assist in the operating room.
10. Coordinate with the Dean's Office and faculty to provide quality shadowing opportunities; explore and expand educational opportunities at the undergraduate level.
11. Direct the work of the Coordinator of Student Programs; ensure all educational requirements are met; verify that scheduled lectures and learning activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
12. Organize and maintain comprehensive program schedules including lectures, clinical rotations, and related educational activities across all learner groups.
13. Ensure that daily operations comply with departmental policies, School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education guidelines, and ACGME requirements; implement and maintain adherence to all regulatory standards.
14. Manage the annual budget for all medical student expenses in the Department of Surgery; maintain and utilize a WVU p-card for authorized purchases; ensure fiscal responsibility and cost control.
15. Hold oversight and decision-making authority for education-focused personnel within the Department of Surgery; conduct performance reviews; ensure alignment with departmental goals and standards.
16. Coordinate educational and testing spaces; manage logistics for visiting professorships and special programs; ensure optimal utilization of facilities.
17. Communicate daily with the Vice Chair of Interprofessional Development and Education and maintain frequent communication with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and other learners to ensure efficient operations.
18. Collaborate with departmental leadership on activities related to program accreditation processes; maintain documentation and compliance records.
19. Create and maintain educational program databases and academic calendars; manage student records and tracking systems.
20. Coordinate with regional and statewide partner institutions to facilitate clinical rotations and educational placements; maintain collaborative relationships with external programs.
21. Plan and coordinate educational events, visiting professorships, workshops, and professional development activities for all learner groups.
22. Independently solve educational programming issues as they arise; provide flexible support for program needs during extended hours when necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Frequent sitting and daily computer use
2. Lifting of supplies, packets, educational materials, and other items as needed
3. Normal office environment operations
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Normal office environment
2. Full-time on-site work (remote work is not an option)
3. May include interaction with multiple stakeholder groups in various settings
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Demonstrated leadership, organization, and management skills
2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with senior management across the organization orally and in writing
3. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, delegate, and ensure accountability
4. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
6. Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills
7. Knowledge of the structure and operations of a major university and academic health sciences center
8. Advanced project management skills
9. Skills in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with the ability to problem solve and make decisions
10. Ability to use email, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholder groups
12. Knowledge of conference and event planning
13. Comprehension, application, and utilization of accounting, procurement, and invoicing procedures and systems
14. Time management and the ability to function independently
15. Organization, detail orientation, adaptability, and self-motivation
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
8240 UHA SurgeryAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.