Education Program Manager

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Department of Neurological Surgery's faculty members are committed to training the next generation of exceptional neuroscientists while providing care to patients with a wide range of neurosurgical conditions at Orange County's university hospital.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general direction of the Neurological Surgery Residency Program Director and Fellowship Program Directors, the Education Program Manager is involved in the designing, conducting, promoting, evaluating, and supporting health professional education programs in compliance with organizational objectives and nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements. Supports trainees in areas such as curriculum, teaching, and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessments, and evaluations. Coordinates all activities associated with ongoing administration of health professions education programs. Responsible for the administration of Neurological Surgery Residency Program and Fellowships. Develops and implements the strategic vision for the department's health professions education programs. Directs the Residency Coordinator in achievement of academic excellence through instructional support, learning technology, program and learner evaluations, institutional reporting on education, and accreditations and policy.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees. Motivates and inspires staff to improve the health profession education services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with technical writing skills sufficient to compose a variety of scientific documents, reports, budgets and justifications which are clear, concise, logical and display syntax and grammar.
• Ability to act independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills, multi-task and to follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines.
• Ability to confirm and adjust to last minute schedule changes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years of relevant residency program/fellowship program experience or equivalent

Preferred:

• Knowledge of department, organization, HR and university policies and processes. Current knowledge of relevant industry federal, state and local laws and regulations including national accrediting organizations and state and federal licensing and regulatory offices.
• Knowledge of the health professions education industry, administrative analysis and operations research. Knowledge of assigned program requirements and curriculum.

Special Conditions:

• May require work outside of normal business hours.
• May require travel to other locations as designated by Department Leadership.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.