Director, Medical School Leadership
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Who We Are:
The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, patient care, and community collaborations conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of people everywhere. The AAMC strives to make a positive impact not only in your career, but in your life. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which features:
Remote Work Eligibility
This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US
The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, patient care, and community collaborations conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of people everywhere. The AAMC strives to make a positive impact not only in your career, but in your life. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which features:
- Significant employer 403(b) contribution
- Public transportation subsidy
- Generous paid time off program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Why us, why now?
The Director, Medical School Leadership oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the AAMC’s Council of Deans (COD) program. The Director represents the COD Program and works collaboratively with clusters in the AAMC, within Academic Affair, and as a leader in the Medical School Leadership and Operations cluster to achieve AAMC missions and strategic priorities. The Director frequently engages with leadership of federal/state/local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community organizations, and other external partners to effectively deliver services.
They apply sound judgement and experience to resolve complex COD programming and management issues. The Director manages all COD Program resources in alignment with Portfolio and Cluster priorities and prioritizes collegiality and collaboration to successfully integrate program deliverables with other internal and external partners. They manage budget to optimize ROI for both our constituents and the AAMC, maintain departmental budgets and planning documents, and sets and reports on metrics that demonstrate the impact of program outcomes.
The Director hires, trains, and mentors a staff of two. They ensure the COD Program Team is meeting annual goals, is routinely applying feedback and data to improve programming and processes, and implementing best practices gleaned from across the association.
How will you make an impact?
- Directs the AAMC Council of Deans (COD) Program and manages its activities
- Serves as a primary point of contact at the AAMC for the COD, for both internal and external partners
- Ensures alignment between the interests and activities of the COD and the mission and priorities of the AAMC
- Directs content creation for and execution of professional development and leadership development opportunities (Executive Development Seminar for Deans, Spring Meeting, COD content at Learn Serve Lead, COD Fellowship Program, and ad hoc in-person and virtual learning opportunities)
- Collaborates with other clusters and/or external stakeholders to execute virtual learning opportunities on emerging and/or time-sensitive issues affecting the academic medicine community
- Provides strategic guidance to and administrative oversight of all COD committees, including the COD Administrative Board, COD Planning Committee, COD Fellowship Committee, COD Nominating Committee, and any ad hoc discussion groups among COD members and/or between COD members and other constituent or stakeholder groups (e.g., CEOs, federal agencies)
- Manages council communications, including writing presentations/talking points, meeting summaries, etc.; marketing and promotional communications for professional development, leadership development, and engagement opportunities; weekly development and distribution of COD Friday News; and collaborating with internal stakeholders on dissemination of AAMC and external communications relevant to deans
- Monitors engagement of individual COD members within the council and association and recommends outreach strategies to under-engaged constituents
- Maintains the COD budget
- Represents the COD program as a subject matter expert on internal and external teams (e.g., within the Medical School Leadership and Operations Portfolio, , teams developed around the AAMC’s action plans, AA program leaders, etc.)
- Collaborates with senior leaders on the development of association- or cluster-level deliverables related to and/or requiring the perspective of medical school deans
- Contributes leadership and accountability to shared portfolio and cluster goals as well as shared strategy development and prioritization
- Directly supervises the Project Management Specialist, Medical School Leadership and the Senior Program Specialist, Medical School Leadership with a commitment to training and development for staff
- Manages the COD Program team; driving productivity and supporting teamwork assignments; identifying and implementing process efficiencies
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core organizational value and essential component of teamwork
- Monitor team adherence to enterprise, cluster, and portfolio policies, processes and regulations
Frequency and complexity of internal and/or external contact with others:
Internally, the individual will interface regularly with the Sr. Director, Academic Affairs and Constituent Engagement and the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and will assist the CAO in building and maintaining relationships with medical school leaders. The individual will brief relevant AAMC staff on developments and updates from individual schools and work collaboratively with other internal staff on issues of importance to AAMC member medical schools and medical school leadership.
Externally, the individual will manage the COD Administrative Board, committees, liaisons, and wider constituency; establish and maintain close contact with deans’ offices and offices of other administrative leadership at member medical schools; and serve as a resource to academic and professional organizations and federal agencies.
Conference and seminar planning responsibilities require frequent high-level external and constituent contacts, including national experts, consultants, thought leaders, and AAMC constituent group leaders and members. This position identifies speakers and conducts conference calls with plenary speakers and moderators to ensure content is appropriate for the COD.
What you'll bring to the role
- Undergraduate degree required. Masters required.
- 8 years of experience with program coordination and management, preferably in higher education and administration.
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing AAMC member institutions, the medical education continuum, and health care and legislative issues
- Thorough comprehension and endorsement of the AAMC’s mission, vision, and values
- Excellent organization skills and goal-orientation
- Ability to independently manage multiple initiatives simultaneously on deadline
- Demonstrated experience with project management, convening complex constituent activities, and small-group facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, constituents, and legislative offices at executive levels
- Ability to work well with people at many levels of authority, to work independently, and to work effectively within a diverse professional environment
- Excellent writing, communication, and research skills
- Demonstrated experience with meeting and/or seminar planning and application of adult learning principles
- Knowledge of print and web-based publication processes
Remote Work Eligibility
Compensation Grade Range and Mid-Point
Grade Range:$102,900.00 - $191,100.00/ Grade Mid-Point:$147,000.00
The above annual compensation range and mid-point are general guidelines. For candidates who meet the criteria, the AAMC's compensation philosophy is to target the midpoint of the salary range. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.
If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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