Sr. Education Program Specialist, Lab Med

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Under the general direction of the Director of Education, the Sr. Education Program Specialist is responsible for the management, daily operations, and resource support for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine education initiatives in Histopathology, including the Advanced Certificate Program in Histotechnology. This position aligns with the educational, regulatory and strategic goals of the department. Scope of responsibility includes licensed professional and unlicensed professional staff and students. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing curriculum, scheduling student learning experiences, student onboarding, didactic lectures, clinical training, assurance that university, national accreditation and state regulations are met. Manages daily operations in the Histotechnology Advanced Certificate Program and affiliated allied health professional training programs. Assists the Director of Education with development of strategic plans in education for the department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic and Administrative Leadership: Models leadership skills of professionalism, positive attitude, team building, good judgment, and respect. Provides leadership and initiative in improving strategic performance with effective decision making, planning and implementation skills. Encourages open expression of ideas and suggestions. Under direction of the Director of Education, in collaboration with faculty and division senior management, develops long and short-term goals and objectives that are in alignment with both Medical Center and SMD goals. These goals include maintenance and growth of our educational programs. Actively works with University Academic Affairs, SMD and state/regulatory agency partners to influence and advance opportunities in anatomic and surgical pathology allied health programs. Stays current with laboratory regulatory requirements in the laboratory and university setting. Ensures that Graduate Medical Education programs comply with these regulations. Program Assessment: Continually assesses effectiveness of programs and recommends/designs/implements improvements. Identifies needs and creates content for new educational programs/initiatives. Manages approved programs as directed and oversees development of curricula. Histotechnology Program Recruitment and Admissions: reviews applicants for the program; over sees recruitment initiatives and interviews; works with interview committee to select and admit candidates for the coming year. Histotechnology Program Management: Scheduling: develops bootcamp, clinical rotation and lecture schedules in collaboration with program education coordinators and faculty. Curriculum Design: designs curriculum that meets NAACLS and NYSED standards and regulations. Advising: manager of student body. Advises students on: career goals, academics; and professional performance. Grading/Student Assessments: manages grading policies and academic reports in the Learning Management System. Course construction in Learning Management System. Graduation: oversees submission of graduation forms to the registrar. Personnel Management: Coaches and mentors staff in educator roles within the surgical pathology department. Promotes and sets accountability for a just culture and engaged workforce. Instructs and supports Supervisors, Faculty, and Managers for coordination and effectiveness of onboarding, training, and continuing education/competency processes across the department. Provides curricular expertise/assessment techniques for allied health programs, management of instructional activities, and licensure/certification preparation as directed. May supervise daily activities of up to 2 staff members. Affiliate Program Management: Manages schedules and trainings for students from affiliated anatomic and surgical pathology allied health programs. Liaises with these programs and ensures that affiliation agreements are current and meet internal legal and university requirements. Recruitment to pathology careers: Oversees organization and management of recruitment programs to pathology professions, programs and positions with a focus on licensed technical positions. Leads committees and focus groups related to education, engagement, and recognition. Ensures that visitor programs follow policies and procedures set forth by Central Administration and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Regulatory Leadership: Functions as a resource with regard to accrediting and regulatory agency requirements including, but not limited to, NYSDOH and NYSED, NAACLS, CAAHEP, ACGME, CAP, and ASCP. Participates with professional organizations for continuing education and knowledge of best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology or a relevant science required.
Master’s degree in relevant science, management or education field required.
Four years of experience in Histology, with two years of teaching experience in a medical technology or technician program; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Has knowledge of educational methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures required.
Excellent communication skills required.
Effective time management; organization; and ability to prioritize and adjust as needed required.
Ability to work efficiently & effectively in a dynamic environment required.
Strong computer skills required.
Familiarity with complex information systems required.
New York State License to practice Clinical Laboratory Technology or Histotechnology required.
HTL ASCP Certification required

Nice To Haves

Experience in collaborating across departments preferred.

Responsibilities

Designing curriculum
Scheduling student learning experiences
Student onboarding
Didactic lectures
Clinical training
Assurance that university, national accreditation and state regulations are met
Manages daily operations in the Histotechnology Advanced Certificate Program and affiliated allied health professional training programs
Assists the Director of Education with development of strategic plans in education for the department
Models leadership skills of professionalism, positive attitude, team building, good judgment, and respect
Provides leadership and initiative in improving strategic performance with effective decision making, planning and implementation skills
Encourages open expression of ideas and suggestions
Develops long and short-term goals and objectives that are in alignment with both Medical Center and SMD goals
Actively works with University Academic Affairs, SMD and state/regulatory agency partners to influence and advance opportunities in anatomic and surgical pathology allied health programs
Stays current with laboratory regulatory requirements in the laboratory and university setting
Ensures that Graduate Medical Education programs comply with these regulations
Continually assesses effectiveness of programs and recommends/designs/implements improvements
Identifies needs and creates content for new educational programs/initiatives
Manages approved programs as directed and oversees development of curricula
Reviews applicants for the program
Oversees recruitment initiatives and interviews
Works with interview committee to select and admit candidates for the coming year
Develops bootcamp, clinical rotation and lecture schedules in collaboration with program education coordinators and faculty
Designs curriculum that meets NAACLS and NYSED standards and regulations
Advises students on: career goals, academics; and professional performance
Manages grading policies and academic reports in the Learning Management System
Oversees submission of graduation forms to the registrar
Coaches and mentors staff in educator roles within the surgical pathology department
Promotes and sets accountability for a just culture and engaged workforce
Instructs and supports Supervisors, Faculty, and Managers for coordination and effectiveness of onboarding, training, and continuing education/competency processes across the department
Provides curricular expertise/assessment techniques for allied health programs, management of instructional activities, and licensure/certification preparation as directed
May supervise daily activities of up to 2 staff members
Manages schedules and trainings for students from affiliated anatomic and surgical pathology allied health programs
Liaises with these programs and ensures that affiliation agreements are current and meet internal legal and university requirements
Oversees organization and management of recruitment programs to pathology professions, programs and positions with a focus on licensed technical positions
Leads committees and focus groups related to education, engagement, and recognition
Ensures that visitor programs follow policies and procedures set forth by Central Administration and the School of Medicine and Dentistry
Functions as a resource with regard to accrediting and regulatory agency requirements including, but not limited to, NYSDOH and NYSED, NAACLS, CAAHEP, ACGME, CAP, and ASCP
Participates with professional organizations for continuing education and knowledge of best practices