Director of Clinical Education Success- College of Medicine

JOB SUMMARY: The Director will lead the student clinical success initiative, including tracking clinical student progression and managing subject exam and pre-board exam assessments for all clinical sites.  Will work with all partners to identify students at risk, implement structured educational plans, and monitor students’ performance. This will include interacting with the LECOM community, a robust system of community-based clinical rotation sites in which students perform under the guidance of faculty preceptors. As such, the Director of Clinical Education Success will have a commitment to customer service, innovation, and primary / specialty care, based upon interdisciplinary and interprofessional education.

The Director must be persuasive and driven to promote the overall mission of LECOM, possess the ability to build rapport and trust with the students and the community at large. Public relations skills are essential as the Director will distribute materials related to LECOM and the clinical curriculum, have adjunct faculty opportunities, and oversee student goals and various evaluation processes.

The Director will engage the students, faculty at LECOM, and the community faculty at affiliated hospitals in order to implement clinical curriculum and remediation programs, as well as support student rotation opportunities. Will also monitor site evaluations to determine compliance with accreditation standards and trends related to the effectiveness of students’ learning while maintaining the overall environment and ensuring appropriate outcomes.

The Director will lead the student clinical success initiative, including tracking clinical student progression and managing subject exam and pre-board exam assessments for all clinical sites.  Will work with all partners to identify students at risk, implement structured educational plans, and monitor students’ performance.

Other tasks include coordinating strategic planning processes as they relate to clinical education success, including resource impact and implementation strategies. To achieve this end, the Director will spend time in an office setting completing various administrative tasks, reports, and making phone calls; and may spend time in the field going to clinical training sites to implement clinical curriculum, provide faculty development, and support student success.  

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Institutional leadership position to support student success during clinical training period, including participation as member of executive committee in clinical education on implementing remediation curriculum, programs, and/or educational plans for students with identified academic difficulties;
• Complete tasks to track student progression, including setting up assessment examinations for all clinical sites, working with all entities to manage the process, including setting up required educational plans for students;
• Prepare examinations and other evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in medical knowledge and/or various procedures;
• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.); 
• Preparation of various exercises that parallel Patient Clinic protocol and procedure…by means of case based models;
• Works collaboratively with office staff to communicate and facilitate optimal student learning outcomes;
• Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from identified sources (i.e., Vital Source Bookshelf), and coordinating these educational tools with other members of the group;
• Prepare course syllabus in detail, to include, all assignments, readings both for clinical exercises and discussions (examinations), armamentarium lists for each session, and collate material into a succinct document that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;
• Must be able to take direction, and receive assignments from the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and/or his/her designee;
• Participate in and be responsible for a variety of LECOM and other community outreach functions to enhance and promote the mission of LECOM;
• Manage office staff and related functions on an as needed basis;
• Coordinate implementation E-Value / Student Portfolio’s on an as needed basis;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and overall clinic development; and
• Accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Ability to make rapid, sound decisions;
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances;
• Ability to apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to collaborate innovatively within and outside the Institution;
• Ability to analyze, understand and problem solve in an effective and efficient manner;
• Ability to implement at both the strategic and operational levels;
• Knowledge of systems thinking and informational technology in an educational environment;
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement methods and the ability to implement them on an as needed basis;  
• General knowledge of the principles of community organization, public and business administration;
• Broad knowledge of issues in medical education;
• Demonstrated leadership skills and professionalism;
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
• Adhere to all local, state, federal and LECOM policies and procedures;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, policies / procedures and/or guidelines affecting areas of responsibility;
• Excellent public relations and marketing skills;
• Effective computer (Hardware and Software) and data management skills;
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA), at the clinic level;
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Experience in professional clinical education from an accredited educational institution is preferred.  Doctoral degree or equivalent experience is preferred.  Background experience with strength in education and communication is desired.  Clinicians, including RN, NP, PT, OT, PA, DO, MD, or similarly qualified candidates with two to five (2-5) years of related experience are encouraged to apply.  Strong computer skills in EMR-related software and the Microsoft Office Suite preferred.