Director of Community Clinical Site Development
About The Position
Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified Director of Community Clinical Site Development on the Macon, GA campus. During their clinical training, Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) MD students participate in clinical experiences at affiliate community clinical sites including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices throughout the State of Georgia. Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Clinical Curriculum and the deans of Faculty Affairs, the Director of Community Clinical Site Development directs implementation of the ongoing clinical site development plan to ensure sufficient access to community-based clinical sites to meet the curricular needs of the MD Program. This position recruits and develops new clinical sites and maintains existing clinical sites for the MD Program clinical rotations; oversees the design and implementation of clinical preceptor engagement, development, and training strategies; provides education on the GA Preceptor Tax Incentive Program to clinical preceptors; supervises a team of preceptorship coordinators and the MUSM coordinator for the GA Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (PTIP).
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Adult Education, Human Resources, Communications or related field and 5 years of prior experience working in an administrative role with physicians, preferably in an academic setting, OR a master's degree and 2 years of the same above described experience are required.
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
- TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50-60%
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret learning experience needs of students.
- Ability to effectively manage a team of coordinators for support of clinical sites and placement of students with preceptors, and proficient computer skills to collect, maintain, and report data.
- Professionalism and confidence in leading meetings of diverse stakeholders, both in person and virtually.
- Proficient in the use of computers and standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead virtual meetings using platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to travel independently for work-related assignments, meetings, trainings, or site visits as required by the position.
- Must be insurable by the university's carrier.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of diverse organizational environments in which physicians practice and the types of practicum sites needed to meet course and programmatic objectives is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directs implementation of the ongoing clinical site development plan to ensure sufficient access to community-based clinical sites to meet the curricular needs of the MD Program.
- Recruits and develops new clinical sites and maintains existing clinical sites for the MD Program clinical rotations
- Oversees the design and implementation of clinical preceptor engagement, development, and training strategies
- Provides education on the GA Preceptor Tax Incentive Program to clinical preceptors
- Supervises a team of preceptorship coordinators and the MUSM coordinator for the GA Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (PTIP).
Benefits
- Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
