Executive Director, Medical Education Innovation

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Administration

📅   : Sep 11, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 104558 Requisition #

At Stanford Medicine, our strength in interdisciplinary scholarship, our dedicated faculty and a culture of innovation set the training ground for the next generation of biomedical leaders and pioneers. Our mission is to educate and inspire leaders in medicine and science who will improve human health through discovery, innovation, scholarship, education, and the delivery of outstanding patient-centered care.

Department Information

The Department of Educational Programs and Services (EPS) is home to departments and programs that are central to the educational mission of the Stanford University School of Medicine. We serve all populations of students and trainees who participate in the School's programs: Stanford MD, MS, MSPA, and PhD students; visiting MD students seeking clinical clerkships; postdoctoral scholars and medical fellows; and medical practitioners seeking further professional enrichment. Our goal is to provide a Stanford School of Medicine experience worthy of our students' and trainees' talents, aspirations, and dedication.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Executive Director of Medical Education Innovation (Academic Operations Manager 3) to work directly with educational, and other University leaders at all levels (Deans, Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans, and Directors) to design, initiate, direct and monitor the institutional strategic plans for the full continuum of medical education programs at the School of Medicine. Using an in-depth knowledge of complex project management, strategic planning and analysis, and process improvement tools and methodologies, the Executive Director will effectively integrate the needs of senior leadership, short-term and long-term program goals, and relevant institutional policies and procedures, to design effective plans and operational strategies. The Executive Director will also play a pivotal role in collaborating with the central School of Medicine Strategic Planning office and the Faculty LCME lead for the education portion of the periodic LCME Accreditation reviews. This position will drive the education portion of the accreditation process, ensuring that the appropriate faculty and educators come together and address issues in a thorough and systematic way.

This position will be based on the Stanford campus and requires the incumbent to work on-site.

Core Duties

Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, direct faculty supervisors and managers in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
Independently initiate and create strategic plans for organization or program(s) managed. Make recommendations that may impact the unit's academic and research capabilities. Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond the immediate unit, consult and advise senior leadership. Oversee allocation of all resources.
Manage the direction of internal academic and administrative policy development for programs and administrative operations.
Oversee and/or manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing forecasting and reporting to ensure the financial success of the organization.
Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.
Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development. May provide input to university leadership on institutional academic and administrative policies and guidelines.

Education & Experience (Required)

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory, planning and change management skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
Advanced financial expertise in accounting budget planning, and financial forecasting.
Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

MBA or related advanced degree.

Physical Requirements

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

Working Conditions

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $189,000 to $232,350 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

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