Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.

With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Why Choose Ohio University?

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

About the Office of Medical Education

About the Office of Clinical Education

Department Summary:

The Academic Program Administrator (APA) manages the process by which osteopathic medical students complete an academic program in accordance with Ohio University and Heritage College policies and procedures. This focuses on the last two years of training within the Heritage College Clinical Education Network (CEN) and with other affiliates as pursued by students for graduate medical education goals.

Department Responsibilities:

The APA manages the operational support of students through clinical education. The activities include but are not limited to:

• Student rotation scheduling and on-boarding, monitoring student academic and professional performance, ensuring student requirements are met, and holding meetings to support and advise students for success.
• Interpreting and implementing Office of Medical Education (OME), University, and accreditation policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the students' clinical education experience to answer inquiries, resolve problems, and enable students to graduate from medical school and secure residencies.
• Organizing and coordinating clinical education programming for Heritage College students including but not limited to OCOM 7902 (Introduction to Clinical Education), clinical site on-boarding/orientation, Year 3 & 4 clinical assessments, Year 4 Residency preparation and planning, Skills Labs, System Didactics, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Labs.

The APA engages with clinical education sites by collaborating with clinical faculty and clinical rotation site staff. The activities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and facilitating student rotation experiences.
• Identifying and ensuring the availability of resources and rotations to meet academic and clinical education program requirements for Heritage College students.
• Recruiting and orienting new clinical faculty and providing training to clinical support staff.
• Assisting in monitoring clinical faculty performance.
• Ensuring clinical faculty credentialing and agreements and are in place as required for accreditation and liability purposes.

The APA collaborates with various college departments to address business needs, complete special projects, and achieve compliance standards. The APA collaborates with the Student Affairs team to provide support and assistance as needed to the APA's assigned students.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Profile

Oversees and implements University academic programming and policy approval process. Reviews and analyzes existing programs to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations. Administers and evaluates the effectiveness of program achievements. Coordinates curriculum development, faculty affairs, and accreditation processes. May oversee core program components, curricula and/or instruction.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.

With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Why Choose Ohio University?

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

About the Office of Medical Education

About the Office of Clinical Education

Department Summary:

The Academic Program Administrator (APA) manages the process by which osteopathic medical students complete an academic program in accordance with Ohio University and Heritage College policies and procedures. This focuses on the last two years of training within the Heritage College Clinical Education Network (CEN) and with other affiliates as pursued by students for graduate medical education goals.

Department Responsibilities:

The APA manages the operational support of students through clinical education. The activities include but are not limited to:

• Student rotation scheduling and on-boarding, monitoring student academic and professional performance, ensuring student requirements are met, and holding meetings to support and advise students for success.
• Interpreting and implementing Office of Medical Education (OME), University, and accreditation policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the students' clinical education experience to answer inquiries, resolve problems, and enable students to graduate from medical school and secure residencies.
• Organizing and coordinating clinical education programming for Heritage College students including but not limited to OCOM 7902 (Introduction to Clinical Education), clinical site on-boarding/orientation, Year 3 & 4 clinical assessments, Year 4 Residency preparation and planning, Skills Labs, System Didactics, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Labs.

The APA engages with clinical education sites by collaborating with clinical faculty and clinical rotation site staff. The activities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and facilitating student rotation experiences.
• Identifying and ensuring the availability of resources and rotations to meet academic and clinical education program requirements for Heritage College students.
• Recruiting and orienting new clinical faculty and providing training to clinical support staff.
• Assisting in monitoring clinical faculty performance.
• Ensuring clinical faculty credentialing and agreements and are in place as required for accreditation and liability purposes.

The APA collaborates with various college departments to address business needs, complete special projects, and achieve compliance standards. The APA collaborates with the Student Affairs team to provide support and assistance as needed to the APA's assigned students.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Profile

Oversees and implements University academic programming and policy approval process. Reviews and analyzes existing programs to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations. Administers and evaluates the effectiveness of program achievements. Coordinates curriculum development, faculty affairs, and accreditation processes. May oversee core program components, curricula and/or instruction.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 1 year of supervisory experience