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Job Description HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 2 Working Title Medical Education Quality Coordinator
Job Code 004390 Grade 19
Department Name Undergrad Medical Ed - D02005 Department Head Pablo Joo
Supervisor Natasha Westenberger Effective Date 03/06/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope
Applies acquired skills, process, and policy knowledge to support professional health education program learners. Coordinates program operations, which include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.

Department Custom Scope
This position provides essential and high-level analytical support for functions and day-to-day operations in the School of Medicine (SOM), Office of Medical Education. The incumbent will work collaboratively within the Office of Medical Education Quality & Integration (OMEQI) in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, which relate to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) standards and accreditation processes, research, coordinating and implementation of all databases, events, dashboards, and documents. Many of these duties are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative and professionalism. The incumbent will also use excellent communication skills as the focal point for communications with students, staff, and faculty. They will also provide staff supportt to essential subcommittees within the School of Medicine, inclusive of but not limited to preparing necessary files, preparing agendas, data collection, taking minutes, following up on action items, and handling routine correspondence. The incumbent is expected to use mature judgment, informed decision making, work independently, concern for detail and timeliness, as well as appropriate discretion to deal with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Demonstrated experience in a school of medicine, medical center or similar environment. Preferred
Demonstrated experience and expertise with computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook) and office equipment. Required
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Previous experience in an academic environment. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Maintains program files and data, which may include individual learner files as well as program accreditation documentation in accordance with relevant regulatory and University policies.
  • Maintains continuous quality improvement dashboards and other complex databases. Works directly with the Associate Dean for Medical Education Quality and Integration, other Associate Deans and the Director of Medical Education to coordinate all functions of medical education quality improvement.
25
Ensures administrative, financial and other program operations are compliant with accreditation standards, University policy, and other regulatory requirements. Prepares reports and follows up as necessary.
  • Performs special assignments that require research and collection of information; ability to locate, analyze and summarize data in an effort to identify variances and provide recommendations. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and determine appropriate procedures and methods to prevent problems and improve efficiencies.
25
Fosters an environment of collaboration between various health professions education specialties and programs. Participates in program and/or departmental work groups, teams, task forces and committees to support ongoing health professions education program functions.
  • Under the direction of the Associate Deans and the Director of Medical Education, cross-covers as needed to provide additional administrative support to other units within the Office of Medical Education & Integration. This includes assisting Medical Education Coordinators, as needed, in the operational activities of the medical education program across Years 1-4.
20
Staffs the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee for Medical Education, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and other materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items as needed.
10
Assists with logistics and coordination for program social events and/or educational activities, which may include recruitment; orientation; graduation; conferences; and simulation and/or other assessment activities.
5
Maintains program communication resources, which may include maintaining the program website to ensure updated information and program requirements; generating informational brochures; creating and updating program or course syllabi; assisting with journal submissions; manage program marketing and collateral production; and maintaining email and address lists.
5
Responds to inquiries from learners and faculty regarding educational technology and systems. Trouble shoots and triages issues. Assists in monitoring and reviewing the user experience.
5
Assists with a variety of projects to provide solutions to improve educational or administrative operations. May work with others to achieve project objectives.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to function independently and take responsibility for results; organize workload with close attention to detail and accuracy; manage multiple tasks and timelines. Required
Ability to make appropriate decisions following established policies and procedures. Required
Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within department and with learners. Required
Applies acquired job skills, policies and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Required
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Required
Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to work with extremely complex faculty calendars/schedules requires extremely well organized and detail oriented precision. Required
Skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts when problem solving. Required
Investigative, data analysis, and reporting skills. Ability to generate computer reports, checking for errors, correcting and submitting accurate reports. Skills include entering, maintaining, extracting, and analyzing data in electronic systems. Required
Communication skills; includes verbal, written and active listening. Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner. Required
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and to handle sensitive/confidential information, issues and requests. Required
Knowledge of educational technology and systems. Ability to troubleshoot and triages related technology issues. Required
Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Basic knowledge of health professions education industry. Preferred
Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems. Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program. Preferred
Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Occasionally
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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