What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Specialist, Office of Curricular Affairs position at Duke University?
School of Medicine
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
The Office of Curricular Affairs team is responsible for providing necessary support to faculty and students to ensure that the Duke School of Medicine MD curriculum is delivered and received as is intended. The OCA has individuals and small teams responsible for supporting and coordinating various portions of the curriculum.
This position will support several of the curricular initiatives in the MD program. Each of these curricular pieces are key to our commitment to curricular integration and require faculty and student support and course coordination. This person will report to an Administrative Coordinator in the OCA.
WORK PERFORMED
Interprofessional (IPE) Clinic MS1 and MS3 (30%)
Support student and faculty involvement in the IPE clinic.
- Work with course leadership and preceptors to determine shift dates and times.
- Attend weekly IPE team meetings via zoom
- Provide opportunities to students to sign up for clinic shifts.
Send opportunities to students via listserv.
Clinical Immersion Course MS1 (25%)
Assist course leadership team with duties related to the two-week in person Clinical Immersion Course.
with space coordinator with any additions, cancellations or other changes.
Support Lab Manager MS1 and MS2 and MS4 (20%)
Assist with lab set up
LEAD MS1-MS2-MS3-MS4 (10%)
Assist course leadership team with duties related to LEAD events.
Study Prep Material Tracking MS1 and MS3 (10%)
Submit ET&R Reimbursements for educational materials
Support additional OCA educational activities as needed (5%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training
Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education.
Experience
Work generally requires four years of clerical or research experience to acquire strong skills in administrative or project research responsibilities as well as accepted office management, communications and research practices.
A bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position may be substituted for the education and two years of the experience required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS
And a proven ability to juggle multiple projects and personalities.
Strong communication, relationship-building, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Experience in higher education helpful.
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