Director of the YSM Office of Curriculum (87932BR)

University Job Title

Associate Director 2

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (25)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Administration

Total # of hours to be worked:

• 5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

367 Cedar Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

Hybrid

Position Focus

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Curriculum the Director of the YSM Office of Curriculum directs and supervises all operations to support the design, development, and implementation of the medical student education programs. This includes leading a team of program managers and administrative personnel, in close collaboration with faculty, to operationalize functions crucial for delivering a high-quality curriculum; devising and executing strategies for procedural improvements; managing budgetary allocations; supervision of both exempt and non-exempt employees, overseeing all aspects including hiring, onboarding, and performance management; ensuring adherence to accreditation standards with active involvement in accreditation-related reporting activities; supervising the overall quality of educational programs and preparing critical reports for both internal and external agencies; oversight of policies and procedures governing the medical school curriculum; serving as lead administrator for the governing committee overseeing the YSM curriculum; project management for special curricular initiatives from inception to completion.

Responsibilities include: Direct the Office of Curriculum operations supporting the design, development, and implementation of the curriculum across the four years of medical student education. Develop and implement strategies for procedural improvements. Manage the budget and expenses for the Office of Curriculum. Lead a team comprised of program managers and administrative personnel in close collaboration with faculty to operationalize functions crucial for delivering a high-quality curriculum. Supervise adherence to accreditation standards. Contribute to activities related to the accreditation process. Prepare reports and provide critical information about the overall quality of the educational programs to internal and external agencies. Monitor and manage the policies and procedures governing the medical school curriculum, guaranteeing their precision. Contribute to the formulation of new policies as necessary and ensure that existing policies undergo regular review in accordance with University guidelines. Serve as lead administrator for the governing committee for the YSM curriculum. Manage formal and informal communication processes. Manage special curricular initiatives from inception to completion, which requires independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Create and envision programmatic initiatives and communication strategies. Lead the comprehensive management of both exempt and non-exempt employees, overseeing the entire spectrum of functions including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. Direct and implement solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility.

Work Model: Hybrid- 3 days a week in office is required

Essential Duties

Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Excellent analytical and project management skills. Ability to understand and articulate policies and plans clearly and identify and solve problems that are complex in nature that affect multiple stakeholders.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build consensus and foster teamwork and customer service.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Excellent judgment, supported by strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Ability to anticipate changes and proactively manage through change. General medical education experience preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Two to four years’ experience in higher education administration. Experience managing both exempt and non-exempt staff.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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