Director Education and Business Administration (Hybrid) - Neurology

Location: Washington University Medical Campus · Hybrid

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110



Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Administrative direction, oversight, and strategic planning for all residency, fellowship, medical student, and nursing education financial and administrative operations, including program development and expansion. Working in partnership with the Vice Chair for Education, Residency Program Director, Executive Director, and Department Chair, this role will oversee adherence to ACGME and ABA accreditation requirements and develop initiatives to meet the educational strategic and operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develops and implements the strategic direction for Education, serving as primary administrative advisor to the Vice Chair, Residency Program Director, Executive Director, and Department Chair for all education-related matters.

• Ensures strategic goals are being met and exceeded.

• Develops strategies and implements new, innovative approaches and expansions of multiple key education training programs.

Financial Management

• Preparation and oversight of department education budget and financial plan.

• Designs and implements the business system process that improves the management of the education program’s increasing scale of operations.

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow; manages cost vs. process improvement decisions.

Operational Administration

• Oversight of coordinator and manager education team; directs all personnel matters for learners; reviews and approves staffing changes.

• Identifies, plans, and oversees new academic strategies and initiatives for both program improvement and financial feasibility.

• Leads education communications and marketing efforts for recruitment and retention.

• Establishes key performance indicators, processes documentation, and ensures effective succession planning.

• Represents the department on university committees.

Academic Administration

• Develops and implements quality and performance metrics along with operationalization of innovative incentive plans across all faculty and twelve clinical divisions.

• Works with the department chair, Vice Chair for Education, Residency Program Director, and Executive Director to develop new programs and projects.

• Prepares annual report for education administration and oversight of annual reports as they relate to education data.

• Charged with creating sustainable and stable workflows, a culture of accountability that is future-looking, systems-based, and outcome-focused.

• Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of the work that supports the broader education mission.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (8 Years)

Skills:

Academic Programs, Educational Administration

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Budget Preparation, Budget Reports, Business Administration, Collaborative Mindset, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Emotional Intelligence, Graduate Education, Group Presentations, Healthcare Environments, Healthcare Management, Interact with All Levels of Management, Multitasking, Operational Testing, Oral Communications, People Management, Resources Administration, Sound Judgment, Special Event Planning, Thinking Outside of the Box, Working Independently, Work Relationships, Written Communication

Grade

G16

Salary Range

$96,000.00 - $169,300.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.