Director of Education

Job Description Summary :

Job Description :

The is responsible for the following activities as described under the outlined domains, and other activities as deemed necessary by the Executive Director :

Curriculum

• Instructional and Clinical Team OversightMeet with team members weekly to assess progress and problem solveProvide individual feedback and mentoring to the instructional team members, including yearly performance assessments and ongoing employee development in the areas of instruction, professional development, and othersComplete timesheets, approves PTO and other management functions for the instructional team, including approval of continuing education activities required for instructional team certification or licensure renewalsResponsible in the hiring of all instructional team members in collaboration with NIMAA’s Executive Director and other leaders and Human Resources
• Curriculum Design and Implementation Oversight in collaboration with NIMAA’s Clinical DirectorEnsure that course content reflects the desired content for NIMAAWork with instructors and guest faculty to shape content and format of all curriculum for NIMAAEnsure that content reflects appropriate hours for all aspects of curriculumPartner with the Program / Curriculum Director to regularly assess, develop and implement curriculumReview and approve the selection of course resources (textbook and online)Ensure that all online resources (Student Information System, Connect and others) are in place and working properly
• PolicyDevelops and refines all policies relating to grading, student externship attendance / experience, instruction / curriculum policies, instructional team JDs, and othersEnsures all policies and practices are compliant with regulatory and accreditation requirementsMakes catalog revisions and updates to academic portions and policies as needed
• Student OrientationCreate template for orientation to be followed by organizationsLead the planning of CHCI’s EO orientationParticipate in CHCI and NIMAA National Orientation effortsCollaborates with the team lead for the online learning system to create accounts for students, preceptors and others in NIMAA’s online systems, including ensuring that NIMAA properly communicates to students their individual information and addressing ongoing account management
• Seminars (co-lead with NIMAA’s Clinical Director)Organize sequence of seminars in each term and link to online curriculumPrepare slides in coordination with lead presenterDesign and implement the roles during each seminar, including lead presenter, and group discussion leaders among othersPrepare polling questionsRun / facilitate seminar
• Interactive WeekPrepare / revise NIMAA’s simulation cases as needed and in collaboration with the Clinical DirectorEstablish and implement structure for which students / groups are assigned to each caseRevise communication on logistics of case workWork with instructors on making sure student groups have what they need to complete case assignmentReview and grade as written case summaries and video case presentations
• GradingOversee policy / process for developing grades for every student (see Policy section above)Ensure that process is working correctly through periodic audits and routine meetings with instructional staffEnsure that instructors are communicating with students about grades in a timely mannerAssist the instructors in creating plans for students in danger of or on formal performance improvement plans or in an official probation statusField student complaints as appropriate
• EvaluationImplement evaluation plan for : SeminarsCurriculum and instructorsExternship experienceMake sure response rates are as high as possibleAnalyze and summarize evaluation dataReport on results to appropriate stakeholdersCollaborate with other NIMAA leaders to disseminate NIMAA’s findings and outcomes to promote knowledge and reputation of NIMAA nationally
• Certification ExamWork with instructors to design and implement online resources for exam practiceEnsure that all organizations have what they need to have students sit for the exam prior to graduationManages third-party vendor relationship to ensure student access to prep materials

Technology

• Online Learning Management System (LMS)Lead the work with eThink and other consultants / departments to inform the design and implementation of NIMAA’s digital resourcesCarry out the design work to implement NIMAA’s program plan in the LMSCreate video or other online content as needed to complement NIMAA’s ongoing curriculum and to ensure meaningful use of NIMAA’s Online Learning Management System
• TextbooksWork with instructors and technical support to ensure all aspects of these resources are connected LMSnctioning for students
• Student EquipmentManages third-part vendor and oversees student equipment ordering process
• Videoconference / video interaction (Zoom)Use the aspects of this tool to promote interaction among students, preceptors and skills coaches

Students

• Work with Student Services Manager (SSM) to implement the online support for the student experience
• Work with Instructors and SSM to participate in addressing student issues as needed

Externship Organization Partnerships

• Participate in informational webinars
• Participate in onboarding process of each organization
• Work with Program Coordinator related to skills coaching, preceptors and curriculum
• Participate in Skills Coach orientation and training
• Participate in all Preceptor orientation and training sessions
• Participate in some of the monthly sessions with : Skills CoachesPreceptors

Graduation

• Develop, implement and coordinate plan for graduation
• Ensure all students have met criteria for graduation
• Facilitate / lead graduation events

Regulatory / Licensing (in collaboration with NIMAA’s regulatory compliance lead)

• Collaborate with regulatory leads in the process state licensing as needed
• Participate in discussion, planning and processes for ABHES accreditation, including ensuring adherence to all ABHES accreditation requirements with regard to curriculum, grading, skills training and other standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ Degree required, along with evidence of educational programming in both clinical and education domains. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ prior experience in healthcare as a clinical care team member ( Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ prior experience as an educator, including instructing, curriculum development, administration experience, and management / utilization of an online learning system
• Ability to develop and leverage analytics / metrics to understand and improve trends in enrollment and student success
• Current State Licensure or certification associated with specific clinical education / role preferred
• Preferred attributes : background or knowledge of FQHCs, impeccable organizational skills, ability to both lead and be an effective team member within NIMAA, conflict resolution skills, including the ability to give appropriate constructive feedback for ongoing performance improvement, and also vision-setting and effective mentoring skills to ensure a positive work environment that promotes the retention and satisfaction of staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to effectively conduct extended training sessions, both in-person and via virtual sessions

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business and patient information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to NIMAA / MWHS policies

This Position is available for remote work.