Medical Education Specialist – College of Osteopathic Medicine

Salary:                Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:    447606/10-1019
FLSA Status:              Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Education Specialist will assist the Office of Medical Education in the delivery of the first and second year curriculum. The position will be essential to the smooth operation of the curriculum and will be responsible for the administration of assessments, course grading, as well as the posting of materials. The position will require significant interaction with students, staff and faculty, and an amicable professional demeanor is essential. The position reports to the Director of Medical Education.

The Medical Education Specialist is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Office of Medical Education.  This individual’s primary duties include compiling and formatting all classroom exams, administering and grading exams, maintaining and calculating grades, posting of all teaching materials, taking attendance, setting up course and faculty evaluations and updating curriculum maps. Please note that at the completion of the MS 1 year, you may be required to migrate with the same class into the MS 2 year, to provide continuity of support for our students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compiles, organizes, and manages all teaching and testing materials for the medical student class including: updating curriculum maps; posting teaching materials and assigning courses and other educational modules on Canvas; compiling, formatting, and administering/proctoring all classroom exams and quizzes; maintaining a secure testing environment; calculating and maintaining grades in all classroom and laboratory courses; administering and organizing post-course evaluations.
Prepares and supports the lecture halls for daily curricular activities; manage the recording and posting of lectures taking place in the lecture hall on Canvas; maintain class attendance records and contribute to the excused absence process.

Assists with the organization and maintenance of Office of Medical Education files and records.

Along with the Director of Medical Education, represent DUQCOM’s Medical Education department at designated DUQCOM meetings, on-campus meetings, and program events as appropriate.

Under the leadership of the Director of Medical Education, support faculty and staff needs with respect to curricular development and delivery; assist with development and organization of programs that will be implemented at the DUQCOM which celebrate and recognize cultural diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all members of the DUQCOM community.

Assists with implementation of student events such as open houses, accepted student days, orientations, white coat ceremonies, graduations, and other events; work collaboratively with members of Duquesne University departments to participate in university open houses and events.

Complete other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, preferably in a life science or STEM-related field.


Preferred qualifications:

Prior experience working in the healthcare field, medical education field, or other student-facing positions is preferred.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Willingness and ability to utilize new technologies relevant to the position.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn internal University systems.

Experience and training in a higher education environment, with knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes but is not limited to demonstrated proficiency with current Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher as well as Outlook e-mail.

Must be mobile and have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.