Title: Assistant Director of Operations and Clinical Education

Employee Classification: Asst Dir Clinical Education

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Academic Health Centers-300632

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Clinical Education within the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine coordinates all clinical education experiences for osteopathic medicine students.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Operations and Clinical Education will oversee a staff of 5 Clerkship Coordinators and 1 Academic Program Specialist who now report to the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices and standards in clinical education, including curriculum design, student assessment, and clinical training methodologies.
• Understanding of the structure of healthcare facilities, clinical rotations, and healthcare delivery systems, and their relationship to academic curricula.
• Familiarity with principles of student development, advising, and coaching in clinical education settings.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical tracking systems, databases, and program software used to track student rotations, evaluations, and progress.
• Awareness of accreditation standards, compliance regulations, and institutional policies related to clinical education in health sciences.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, implement, and monitor multiple aspects of the clinical education program, such as clerkship lotteries and curriculum coordination.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, clinical staff, and external partners.
• Ability to analyze issues and challenges related to clinical rotations, and develop solutions to optimize the student experience.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of Clinical Education staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree (preferred) in Nursing, Public Health, Education or related field and 4 years of related supervisory/leadership experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Develop and manage COCA accreditation tracking process and procedures
• Advocate for Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine with internal and external stakeholders, within the DFW area as well as those in the metroplex locations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline clinical criteria for the office efficiency.
• Develop and execute a systematic evaluation plan for Clerkship placements in collaboration with both the Clerkship Director’s (CD’s) and Clerkship Coordinator’s (CC’s).
• Create and implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the CC’s pertaining to the electronic systems including but limited to Canvas and eMedley.
• Oversee policies, procedures, database tracking, and execution of all clerkship rotations to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
• Lead and oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of five Clerkship Coordinators and one Academic Program Specialist.
• Provide training, assign work, and follow up to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completion.
• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for staff development and motivation.
• Cultivate and maintain preceptor relationships via frequent contact and personal presence on external committees and meetings that are integral to clinical placement activities.
• Must be available to occasionally travel to local and remote clinical sites in Texas and be available for occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Osteopathic Clinical Education.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.