Education Administrator - Neurosurgery

Job Summary

To manage the activities and operations for a specific educational program within the various schools, and to ensure compliance with all national and university-related accreditation requirements for the program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to required program guidelines as set forth by state, national, and university organizations to ensure continued accreditation in a specific area.
• Aids in the preparation for site visits.
• Prepares necessary written reports and surveys.
• Oversees the process for appropriate student placement according to established protocol which within SOM/SOD includes matching of medical students for residency positions and residents for fellowship positions through the Association of American Medical Colleges' Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• For students, oversees the identification of clinical placement sites and preceptors at all academic levels.
• Develops appropriate orientation programs and advises on program issues as appropriate.
• Aids in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and manages program related budgets.
• Supervises the maintenance of program files and related records and oversees the maintenance of program databases and web sites.
• Supervises required educational activities and scheduling.
• Manages student rotations, appropriate schedules, and ensures completion of required evaluations for each rotation.

Education & Experience

• Required: Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.
• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations: None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners.
• Excelling in organization and problem-solving to manage complex placement logistics.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail in handling compliance and documentation.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours.
• Occasionally travels to offsite locations.
• Occasionally engages in activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature.
• Constantly produces work subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
• Occasionally bends, lifts and carries up to 10 pounds, kneels, reaches, sits, stands, twists, and walks.

Management Notes

Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Work Shift

Day

Pay Class

Salary FTE %: 100

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No