Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/10/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1125974

Position Title

Director of Accreditation

Department this Position Reports to

Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education

Hiring Range Minimum

75,000

Hiring Range Maximum

93,800

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Remsen Hall, Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education ( SADME ), the Director of Accreditation is responsible for organizing and coordinating effective and efficient accreditation by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education ( LCME ) for the Geisel School of Medicine MD program. Working with multiple stakeholders ( SADME, Faculty Accreditation Lead ( FAL ), Associate Deans and Unit Directors), overseeing and coordinating the preparation of all LCME accreditation and school reports.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 3 years of project management experience or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of LCME processes and applicable LCME standards.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently, taking initiative to advance projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Comprehensive understanding of rigorous research design, implementation, and analysis.
• Ability to use sound judgment when interacting with internal and external constituencies.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate and interact with all levels of staff, management, and executive leadership in a matrixed, academic setting.
• Ability to independently contribute to report, presentations, and technical paper writing.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Sonia Nagy Chimienti

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In accordance with federal requirements and guidance, all Dartmouth College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive a qualifying medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Every offer of employment made is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID -19 or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

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https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61198

Key Accountabilities

Description

LCME Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement Accreditation

• Provides administrative oversight, support and direction for Geisel’s LCME re-accreditation process; helping educate key Geisel stakeholders in LCME standards,
• Provides UME and Geisel leadership with the interpretation and the identification of risks, gaps and opportunities where Geisel’s UME program activities align with LCME requirements.
• Provides oversight and manages the compilation and submission of the LCME Self-Study report. Works with UME /Geisel units to identify and develop applicable data, prepare information and complete self-study responses for each LCME standard.
• Provides support to Geisel UME students in the development and completion of the required LCME independent student analysis ( ISA ) survey.
• In conjunction with the SADME and LCME Faculty Accreditation Lead, identifies, organizes, facilitates and monitors tasks related to LCME re-accreditation.
• Participates in periodic LCME sponsored conference calls, regional meetings, etc., to maintain a current understanding of LCME standards and interpretation of applicable requirements.
• Serves as principal administrative contact for LCME consultants and the LCME Secretariat’s Office; ensures Geisel stakeholder responsiveness and follow up on LCME consultant/secretariat requests.
• Serves as Geisel project lead in identifying stakeholders, establishing the agenda and managing LCME and CQI -ME preparatory meetings, and gathering information.
• Provides oversight for any on-going required communications, reporting and corrective action plans emanating from the LCME re-accreditation process.

Percentage Of Time

90%

Description

Communication and Engagement

• Works closely with SADME and FAL on LCME reaccreditation status updates and drafts and provides regular written updates for key Geisel stakeholders (Dean’s Office, UME Assoc. Deans and unit directors).
• Prepares communications about project findings tailoring the message for target audiences.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative interactions with internal and external stakeholders necessary to achieve shared goals, advance the research, and disseminate findings internally and externally.
• Organizes meetings (i.e., research meetings, advisory board meetings) and conducts follow-up communications to advance the work and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae