The Director of Clinical Affairs will supervise and facilitate the daily operations of the Office of Clinical Affairs at the Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM). The position will require significant interaction with students, staff, clinical partners, and faculty, and an amicable professional demeanor is essential. The Director of Clinical Affairs reports to the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Assistant and Associate Deans for Clinical Affairs in the operation of the Office of Clinical Affairs to achieve the mission of DUQCOM.

Work collaboratively with the faculty and staff to support medical students in the clinical curriculum and related experiences at DUQCOM.

Provide operational support for the Office of Clinical Affairs including communications with partner clinical sites, coordinators, clinical faculty, students, and site leaders.

Supervise and advise the Clinical Affairs Coordinators.

Supervise the posting of all teaching materials, including online course material for clinical rotations, curricula, and experiences as assigned. This includes maintaining an up-to-date list of student and faculty access and resources for Canvas, True Learn, NBOME, ERAS, VSLO, Careers in Medicine, Altus, Banner, and others as assigned.

Develop and oversee processes related to the student selection process for core clinical sites and rotations, the student submission and approval process for selective and elective rotations, and the residency match.

Participate in the review and revision of policies and procedures pertinent to the Office of Clinical Affairs.

Organize and maintain Office of Clinical Affairs files and records including student and clinical faculty files, affiliation agreements, and clinical site agreements.

Develop and manage MS3 and MS4 academic and block calendars and course syllabi, to ensure they are complete and accurate before release.

Oversee the compilation, formatting, and administration of all MS3 and MS4 exams.

Review all item analyses from exams with faculty to determine when to post grades for students, and work collaboratively with the Office of Assessment regarding the evaluation of performance outcomes.

Participate in the process of quality improvement of the curriculum based on course outcomes and faculty recommendations.

Maintain and calculate current grades in clinical rotations and courses as assigned.

Submit all final grades for clinical rotations and courses to the Medical Registrar and assist with the MSPE development and distribution.

Coordinate the process by which students assess clinical sites and faculty instruction.

Participate in student events including the White Coat ceremony, graduation, orientation, accepted student’s day, etc.

Work collaboratively with the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion concerning student wellness and support.

Assist with the strategic planning process to foster a culture that promotes positive learning and student success.

Serve on College and University committees as assigned by the COM Dean.

Communicate effectively with all levels of faculty and students.

All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervises Clinical Affairs Coordinators

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Experience in administrative management or leadership positions in a medical school, graduate medical education program, or other institutes of higher education preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Academic Commitment: A Strong sense of strategic, inclusive academic commitment linked to success in promoting change and driving organizational achievement, enhancing academic excellence and recognition, and fostering links to promote the school nationally.

Collaboration: Demonstrated success with inter-professional collaboration in educational and clinical settings.

Communicate: Exceptional written and oral communication, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.

Diversity: A deeply rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels is one of the school’s institutional values.

Innovation: Ability to identify opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to meet or exceed colleagues’ and students’ needs; a champion of innovation and change.

Integrity: Impeccable personal and professional integrity; demonstrates integrity and honesty in decision-making and relationships.

Personal Characteristics: High energy and enthusiasm balanced with a highly professional demeanor, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and patience; approachable down-to-earth; creative.

Relationship Building: Inclusive relationship style, with the ability to foster partnerships, work collaboratively across boundaries, and achieve performance and results through others towards established goals.

Results Orientation: Ability to foster a culture of delivery, responsibility, and accountability.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.