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College of Medicine - Academic Affairs:
The Office of Academic Affairs provides oversight of the education curriculum and enables the success of students and faculty in teaching and learning, research, and creative expression. We are dedicated to advancing the academic mission, vision, and goals of the UCF College of Medicine and are committed to achieving the highest levels of academic excellence.
The Opportunity:
The Assistant Director of Pre-Clerkship Education is a leadership position that works in partnership with the M1/M2 Assistant Dean and the Director for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Director manages, directs, and oversees the planning/development, operational oversight, and supervision of the first and second-year course modules in the MD curriculum affecting approximately 240 students, specifically curriculum related to M1 course modules, M2 course modules, Practice of Medicine, and Community of Practice. The Assistant Director will be responsible for building and maintaining institutional faculty relationships and finding solutions to student-related matters. The Assistant Director develops, implements, and provides leadership for programs or projects as required by Academic Affairs, such as curriculum tracking and monitoring, as it applies to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The Assistant Directors will directly supervise the Pre-Clerkship Academic Program Coordinators.
Classification title: Assistant Director, Academic Program
Responsibilities:
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Directly supervise, evaluate, hire, retain, and provide M1/M2 module coordinators professional development opportunities. Works in conjunction with the Director for Academic Affairs and COM HR department to initiate and support the hiring process for direct reports and serve as a resource in the hiring process for other Academic Affairs recruitment efforts.
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Coordinates the Practice of Medicine 1 and 2 (P-1/P-2) modules and P-1/P-2 related clinical skills instructional content and delivery. Oversees P-1/P-2 daily operations; Assists with curriculum and program review, development, and management-related first and second-year P-1/P-2 modules, auxiliary activities, and affiliated units. Coordinates instructional sessions, workshops, and/or events as well as communication plans for P-1/P-2 modules.
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Works directly with the M1/M2 Assistant Dean for Medical Education, the Director for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to plan, develop, and implement pre-clerkship curriculum and programs for approximately 240 M1/M2 students.
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Assists with the completion of curriculum tracking and monitoring as it applies to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
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Responsible for developing and implementing operational and logistical plans and medical student policies for the pre-clerkship MD program curricula to meet academic and accreditation standards. Disseminate policies and changes related to the pre-clerkship curriculum to appropriate constituents (e.g., Student Affairs Office, student body, faculty).
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Develops measures to streamline various processes related to first and second-year modules and affiliated units. Directs the assigned area of responsibility to ensure that established goals and objectives are communicated and attained within first and second-year modules/affiliated units.
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Assist with student performance assessment and program evaluation for the pre-clerkship curriculum by serving as a resource, attending meetings, and providing documentation for reporting.
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Serves as the lead point of contact for the medical students, staff, and faculty regarding various complex issues and problems related to the MD program. Situations vary, but resolution requires conceptual knowledge of COM policies and principles and a broad understanding of multiple related disciplines and general management.
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Maintains current and develops new recruitment efforts to engage volunteer/outside faculty in first- and second-year Practice of Medicine modules (P-1 and P-2), managing inquiries, following up on leads/referrals, sharing module information and orienting them to curricular activities, connecting new faculty with module leadership, facilitating onboarding, etc. Works closely with faculty to generate and track unit/module assignments faculty service, including core, adjunct, and volunteer/affiliated faculty.
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Direct M1/M2 coordinators to complete projects affecting the entire M1 and M2 per-clerkship curriculum. Examples include coordination of proctors, syllabus review, instructional design of learning management of systems, and assisting with emergency management.
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Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to the timely completion of university and college-required training and updates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience with at least 1+ year(s) of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Basic computer literacy skills, data management and office software skills.
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Ability to successfully organize detailed information and plan and create/organize detailed schedules.
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Time-management skills; ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
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Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests.
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Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team.
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Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in both verbal and written communications.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page
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Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Medicine (COM) - Faculty and Academic Affairs
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$56,030.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
05-19-2023-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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