Manager, Phase II - School of Medicine

Hackensack Meridian Health•Nutley, NJ

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Phase 2 Manager, in collaboration with SOM leadership and a network of hospitals and ambulatory sites, is responsible for the implementation, promotion, and enhancement of the quality of the student educational experience from the transitional through the advanced clinical rotations (ACR). This role oversees a team of phase 2/clerkship specialists, each of whom oversees the administration of one clerkship in collaboration with their clerkship directors, medical site directors, and faculty team. This role supports faculty and students, and ensures compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Master`s degree in Education, Social Work, Business Administration or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in relevant areas such as operations, team management, and/or goal setting and monitoring.
Ability to draft documents, correspondence, policies, curricular administration materials, and reports.
Familiarity with learning management systems and student assessment systems.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and planning, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages a team of clerkship specialists through Phase 2, ensuring consistent and efficient operations, continuity, and overall effective leadership of this phase of the curriculum.
Provides administrative leadership and support with needs related to clerkships and ACR.
Facilitates the assignment of and resultant actions/interventions and monitoring of the outcomes of the Phase II curriculum, as part of the Curricular Outcomes Evaluation Process and Curriculum Management Plan.
Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of the clerkship program.
Acts as the primary liaison between SOM leadership, hospital affiliates, and ambulatory sites. Participates in SOM related activities, including, but not limited to serving on curriculum operation and other committees, participating in the SOM`s Curriculum Management Plan, and participating in accreditation-related activities.
Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records for the clerkship team, SOM leadership, and curricular committees.
Leads and/or participates in educational Quality Improvement projects related to the Phase II curriculum.
Serves as the primary point of contact with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), disseminating product and industry updates to directors and senior leadership.
Acts as a key point of contact for students, providing guidance and support throughout their clerkship experience.
Collaborates with faculty to address educational and operational needs.
Represents the clerkship program in curriculum committees and accreditation activities.
Coordinates and proctor National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) subject exams.
Serves as a substitute for clerkship specialists as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
Makes or approves hiring or termination decisions.
Establishes specific, measurable goals for employees and project teams. Makes changes and adaptations as needed.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.