Director- Medical Education Readiness Program/MedOrigin

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and delivery of MERP and MedOrigin across campuses and modalities
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure program effectiveness
• Implement and uphold academic policies aligned with institutional standards
• Partner with the Senior Director to execute growth strategies supporting enrollment at RUSM and AUC
• Collaborate with marketing and enrollment teams to strengthen awareness, recruitment, and pipeline outcomes
• Oversee faculty workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development
• Foster a student-centered, engaging teaching environment
• Build and support a high-performing team focused on academic quality and outcomes
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators
• Serve as an escalation point for complex student matters, ensuring timely resolution
• Enhance academic and wellness support structures to strengthen student readiness and success
• Ensure alignment across MERP, MedOrigin, and stakeholders at RUSM and AUC
• Partner effectively across academic, operational, and cross-functional teams
• Represent programs in internal forums and contribute to external initiatives
• Support MedVet and Covista priorities, aligning with mission and student success goals

Qualifications

• Medical or Doctoral degree required
• Master’s degree (e.g., MHSA, MEd) preferred
• 7+ years in higher education, including online, hybrid, or in-person delivery
• Experience leading and developing staff and/or faculty, including performance management
• Demonstrated leadership driving team effectiveness, change initiatives, and program improvement

Skills & Capabilities

• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, regulated environment
• Strong collaboration across academic, operational, and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of student success models and professional student development
• Commitment to an inclusive, student-centered environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to Miami, Barbados, and Sint Maarten as needed