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Director - Standardized Patient Program

At the Office of Medical Education, we dedicate ourselves to facilitate high-quality, evidence-based, and learner-centered training to students, to support and enable them to learn the art and science of medicine, so they can become outstanding physicians who are healers, activists, innovators, and leaders. We accomplish this through:

Designing, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating an integrated curriculum

Supporting faculty, staff, and students in the process of teaching and learning

Fostering a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all in our community

Maintaining up-to-date, accessible, and appropriate facilities and resources for education

Assessing learner/program outcomes through research and continuous quality improvement.

Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, or related field required, Master's preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrable skills related to position responsibilities (e.g., project management, human resource administration). Computer word processing, database, and spreadsheet package (s). Must be able to understand and learn software packages as required to meet the needs of the Office of Medical Education. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Summary

Develops and implements the vision and strategic plan of a program in conjunction with managing administrative functions. Fosters effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Develops budgets, marketing, education, and outreach strategies. Identifies potential funding and creates policies.

Essential Functions

The Director - Standardized Patient Program serves the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Office of Medical Education (OMED) in a professional capacity by directing the administrative and instructional functions of the Standardized/Simulated Patient/Person/Participant (SP) Program. This includes human resources; preparation and coordination of reports, project, and budgets; and superintending instructional support and design. Incumbent will regularly collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and support a continuous quality improvement framework.

Direct and provide administrative leadership for the SP Program:

Direct operations of the SP Program Monitor and provide guidance for budgets Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic initiatives Develop and execute timelines, production schedules, and procedures documentation Provide leadership when events are complex, conflicts/issues arise, and new initiatives are presented Direct meetings with clients and debriefings with SPs as needed Identify, research, and analyze issues, topic of office/curricular concern; generate responses and action Recommendations regarding same; oversee implementation of actions Highlight the success of the standardized patient program internally and externally and looks for ways to create efficiency and innovation within program operations Keep up to date on and influence (inter)national best practices Regularly collaborate with OMED leadership and WISER Coordinate standardized patient program role in research and quality improvement initiatives within the Office of Medical Education and with other University partners Recruit, select, train, supervise, and assess staff Distribute and review work, conduct performance reviews, and document disciplinary action and other human resource administration Mange work schedules and approve timecards Provide professional development opportunities

Physical Effort

Incumbent is expected to move about Scaife Hall particularly and the University and surrounding hospitals generally. Incumbent is expected to lift and move as necessary heavy objects (e.g., equipment and boxes of materials of approximately 10 to 25 lbs.) and push carts with materials and supplies. This position equires a high level of physical activity (standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, etc.) and high mobility throughout areas of educational activities. Some air travel may be required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Director - Program Management Job Family: Administrative Support Job Sub Family: Program & Project Management Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Will require some early mornings and late evenings * *Hybrid arrangement is an option after successful completion of training period or provisional period, whichever comes first * * *Must be within commuting distance of the university to be considered Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Will require some early mornings and late evenings * *Hybrid arrangement is an option after successful completion of training period or provisional period, whichever comes first * * *Must be within commuting distance of the university to be considered Hiring Range: $64,876.00 to $86,502.00 Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI244877816