Senior Educational Specialist for Accreditation

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Description

The Senior Educational Specialist, for Accreditation, Compliance and Curriculum plays a critical role in supporting the School of Medicine’s accreditation and curriculum operations. This position works closely alongside the Dean of Medical Education and the LCME faculty member to ensure the smooth execution of accreditation, curriculum, and administrative processes. The coordinator manages key committees, oversees curriculum inventory, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program.
• Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes.
• Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and/or institutional policies.
• Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget and/or grants, and conduct financial forecasting for the program.
• May develop fundraising programs, including researching and identifying funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches.
• Maintains complete and accurate program records.
• May serve on or chair various University committees.
• May supervise program staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Accreditation/Compliance
• CQI
• Canvas Liaison
• Applications/Translations Oversight
• ECC, LCAT, ERG, and CQI Subcommittee

Executive Curriculum Committee (ECC) Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and documentation for ECC and related subcommittees.
• Maintain dashboards, SharePoint sites, and membership rosters.

Curriculum Inventory Coordination

• Oversee and manage the MD curriculum inventory process.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Accreditation Support

• Design, implement, and coordinate operational aspects of the LCME accreditation process.
• Monitor compliance, data management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accreditation dashboards and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accreditation calendars and deadlines.
• Provide committee support for LCME Working Group and Executive Committee.
• Conduct training sessions on accreditation and data management software.
• Represent the Medical Education program at conferences and seminars.

Self-Study and Ongoing LCME Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and documentation for LCME Self-Study Task Force, Survey Visit, and Core Accreditation Team (LCAT).
• Maintain dashboards, SharePoint sites, and membership rosters for LCME Executive and Working Groups.
• Train staff subcommittee members and ensure continuity across accreditation cycles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration, preferably in medical education or accreditation.
• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and data management systems.
• Experience with budget administration and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience coordinating complex committees and working groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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