Curricular Operations Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute a variety of curricular functions.
• Manage and provide administrative oversight for School of Medicine committees.
• Lead review team meetings and generate final reports for curricular reviews.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Educational Excellence, Quality & Accreditation (ADEEQA).
• Provide training to students, faculty, and staff participating in the curricular review process.
• Maintain quarterly recommendation tracking and review results for curricular reviews.
• Utilize educational principles to independently review and revise curricular recommendations.
• Support faculty in developing course-level objectives for new courses.
• Ensure all curricular development for elective courses aligns with established policies.
• Assist with Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation-related initiatives.
• Maintain a repository of LCME-related documents and ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
• Support Course and Clerkship Directors (CDs) for curricular process and policy related questions.
• Engage with faculty and curricular leaders to promote the success of newly developed programs and curricular redesign efforts.
• Participate in events and other activities as requested by staff/faculty within the OME.
• Execute other duties as assigned by OME leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Several years of progressively responsible experience in program development and/or project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Proficiency with Google applications, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.