Director, Office of Medical Education

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education and the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education the Director of the Office of Medical Education (OME) is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the operational, strategic, and accreditation-aligned success of CDU’s undergraduate medical curriculum. This position provides comprehensive oversight and coordination across all phases of the MD program—Pre-Clerkship, Clerkship, Research, Standardized Patient, Senior Electives, and Simulation—while maintaining compliance with LCME standards and supporting continuous quality improvement (CQI). The Director serves as the central coordinator for all curriculum-related committees, manages essential data systems (e.g., One45), oversees curriculum mapping and evaluation processes, and ensures timely documentation of syllabi, EPCC submissions, and curricular milestones. Additionally, the Director leads professional development for course and clerkship coordinators and supports faculty in implementing best practices for curriculum delivery and assessment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE MEDICAL EDUCATION OFFICE

• Maintain accurate records of all curriculum-related activities, including the academic calendar, agendas, minutes, and official communications.
• Draft memos, organize meetings, set agendas, and prepare correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information to faculty, staff, and students.

ACCREDITATION AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Lead preparation of documentation for LCME survey visits and accreditation reviews.
• Coordinate implementation of LCME-mandated self-study and institutional review processes.
• Support professional development initiatives for UME faculty and administrative staff to maintain compliance with accreditation standards.

DATA MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION, AND REPORTING

• Serve as the primary administrator for One45 and other learning management systems.
• Oversee user management, including password protocols, login requirements, and automated reminders.
• Manage curriculum mapping, tracking, and evaluation processes to ensure accurate representation of learning objectives and competencies.
• Organize and maintain course schedules within the curriculum management system.
• Assist faculty in leveraging data tools for curriculum delivery and assessment.
• Maintain comprehensive records to verify compliance with LCME standards, including faculty appointments, resident teaching certifications, and related data.

STUDENT SUPPORT

• Address student inquiries and concerns related to curriculum, providing guidance or referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinate onboarding of medical students at CDU clinical affiliate sites and support recruitment, orientation, and graduation activities.
• Assist curriculum directors in preparing for student-related events, orientations, and meetings, ensuring proper documentation.
• Schedule and facilitate student meetings with leadership, including interim luncheons and feedback sessions.

SUPPORT EDUCATION POLICY AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (EPCC) AND SUBCOMMITTEES

• Provide administrative and strategic support for EPCC and its subcommittees, including:
• Pre-Clerkship Phase Subcommittee
• Clerkship Phase Subcommittee
• Student Workload Subcommittee
• Elective Subcommittee
• Service Learning and Clinical Affiliates Subcommittee
• Ensure accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and compliance with governance processes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership on budget oversight for curriculum-related activities.
• Ensure facilities and learning spaces meet LCME standards.
• Represent CDU at AAMC workshops and produce reports in compliance with AAMC policies.
• Manage onboarding of new faculty and liaise with the university to ensure all onboarding and faculty requirements are met. Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs to assist in negotiation of compensation and work with the Director of Finance on budgetary demands, including creation of PRFs (Position Requisition Forms), calculation of percent efforts form estimated or actual IBS to manage the OME budget.
• Assist Assistant Dean of Medical Education to oversee finance and budget related to the curriculum
• Work Collaboratively with staff to oversee facilities management related to ensure space for student study, student lounge areas, classroom and small group learning space aligns with LCME policy and standards
• Provide oversight, supervision and training to course/clerkship coordinators and administrative staff supporting medical education directors of clinical education, biomedical science education and research education
• Maintains all 4 year MD program policies and procedures
• Participate in Medical Education workshops and committees of the AAMC and produce curriculum reports in compliance with AAMC policies
• Additional duties as needed

 COMMUNICATIONS

• Create and manage a centralized CDU College of Medicine Office of UME Education, including updates to the CDU Website from UME to provide and maintain external visibility.
• Assist with COM activities as directed by the Assistant Dean of Medical Education a

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Public, Health Care Administration, Education Administration or equivalent experience.

 EXPERIENCE:

• Requires strong knowledge of LCME accreditation policies and procedures
• A minimum of four years of managerial and/or administrative experience in a health care or higher education setting.

 SKILLS:

• Demonstrated organization, analytical, communication and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and work well with professionals in varied organizational relationships.
• Experience designing marketing materials with Adobe InDesgin, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Ascend and Mailchimp.
• Some experience in presenting research and curriculum design for adult learners is a plus.

 COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping.  Frequent standing.  Walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is on site unless specific authorization from manager.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks.  Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage.  Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.

Compensation:

• $100,300 - $120,000 annually 

Position Status:

• Full Time

Work Location:

• On-site

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Salary : $100,300 - $120,000