Manager, Positive Learning Environment (SDLE) - School of Medicine (SOM)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Nutley, NJ

86d • $128,568

About The Position

The Manager of Positive Learning Environment (SDLE) plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining a safe, inclusive, respectful, and professional learning environment for all students at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. This role will serve as a key institutional leader in monitoring and enhancing the learning environment across all educational phases and will actively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support student success and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required in Medical Education, Higher Education, Nursing or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in higher education or health professions education.
• Strong knowledge of Title IX regulations.
• Willing to travel to affiliated sites on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated public speaking experience, with the ability to present effectively to large and small groups, including faculty, students, and institutional leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (e.g., EdD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all student mistreatment reporting, response, and resolution processes, ensuring concerns are handled promptly, equitably, and in alignment with institutional values and accreditation standards.
• Use institutional platforms to track, analyze, and report on trends in learning environment and mistreatment data, recommending system-level improvements as needed.
• Regularly travel to affiliated clinical sites to meet with clerkship students, gather feedback, assess site-specific learning environment concerns, and provide in-person support.
• Serve as a visible and approachable presence across all sites to promote open communication.
• Present educational materials related to a positive learning environment and grievance procedures to various learner and faculty audiences.
• Collaborate with various departments to design and deliver learning environment-focused development sessions for faculty, residents, and staff.
• Supervises the Title IX program.
• Manages and leads the Title IX team as well as others.
• Makes or approves hiring and termination decisions.
• Acts as a team leader/advisor and provides performance feedback.
• Councils, guides, and mentors staff, ensuring that all achieve fullest potential and that the work product meets the standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Analyzes trends and generates regular reports to inform leadership, accreditation, and program improvements.
• Responsible for the development of policies and procedures related to all student mistreatment and grievance matters.
• Serves on relevant committees.
• Develops and maintains a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the curriculum, departmental goals, and key faculty and staff to support effective academic coordination and collaboration.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees