Assistant/Associate Dean Assessment and Accreditation (College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Overview

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility:

Serves as leadership of the department programs through effective planning and resource management in order to maximize program outcomes and contributions to overall organizational performance. Establishes and monitors implementation of policies and procedures for assigned area as necessary for effective learning/teaching, curriculum development and student success, under the general direction of the Senior Associate Dean for Administration, Operation, and Services. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday. This position is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and works with other CSA’s on the College campus.

Leads accreditation and assessment efforts for the the Commission of Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Responsible for strategic planning and oversight of the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (COM) accreditation activities, including advisory committees and events for stakeholder engagement in consultation with the leadership team. The Assistant/Associate Dean will serve as an advisor to the Dean and senior leadership in matters relating to student success in medical school and on the national board exams.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning:
  
  

Assists with development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives at the College, University, and department level. Assists with monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of COM programs. Contributes and assists with changes required for improvement. Develops strategies, and designs, creates, and implements programs for students' academic success in medical school. Assesses professional development needs for faculty, staff, and students and develops and deploys programs that align with the COM’s Strategic plan and meets faculty, staff, and student needs. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the COM’s Strategic Plan to COCA

• Enrollment Management and Retention:
  
  

Assists with Enrollment Management initiaitves of the COM and University

• Department Operations:
  
  

Assists with the administration and evaluation of department activities, to create a positive learning environment according to policies and procedures of the COM and University.

• Learning:
  
  

Assists with and facilitates the development and implementation of curricula that promotes student learning outcomes that meet accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), COCA, and professional accrediting agencies.

• Human Resources:
  
  

Creates and delivers new professional development programs in collaboration with Human Resources, especially with a focus on workplace civility (diversity and inclusion). This will involve managing a team of faculty and staff to develop novel training designed to align with the COM culture.

• Finance and Budget:
  
  

Assists with the preparation and administration of the department operational/capital budgets.

• IE/Accreditation and Program Review:
  
  

Serves as the COM’s liaison with the SACSCOC and the COCA for assessment activities and coordination.

• Teaching/Scholarly Activities:
  
  

Engages in teaching, practice and/or research as compatible with individual scholarship goals, as appropriate. Analyzes, interprest, and reports on data from varied sources. Reports may include findings from surveys of graduates, residency placement rates, transfer rates, and other information needed for assessment, evaluation, and planning for programs and services.

• Other:
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Performs related accountabilities and responsibilities as required or directed.

Knowledge/Education

Earned masters in the professional or related discipline.

Four (4) years of teaching experience in a medical education setting.

Experience

Four (4) years of progressive and significant educational leadership in educational program(s) or related area of practice.

Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff.

License/Certification

Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee, as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Earned doctorate in the professional or related discipline.

Six (6) years of progressive and significant medical education leadership in educational program(s) or related area of practice.

Experience

Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff.