What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Educational and Student Success Center position at University of Arkansas for Medical Science?
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department:AA | Educational & Student Success Center
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Minimum Qualifications:
A Graduate degree (masters) in education, adult education, health sciences, public health, or health-related social sciences, Terminal Degree preferred (e.g. M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or Ed.D) plus five (5) years of teaching experience in a discipline working with diverse faculty.
Demonstrated success in educational administration and leadership.
Preference is given to candidates with experience in educational pedagogy, active learning strategies, academic health education and clinical teaching.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Superb collaboration skills, incorporating effective group processes to achieve desired programmatic goals.
Ability to work well independently, as part of a team and as the leader of the team.
Experience in grant writing, program development, project management, and meeting management.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for the Educational and Student Success Center, including the Writing Center, Student Learning Services, Educator's Academy, and e-Learning teams, ensuring alignment with UAMS's academic goals.
Oversee the development and delivery of educational programs, academic coaching, writing assistance, peer tutoring, and faculty development workshops to enhance teaching skills, course design, and eLearning.
Manage the annual Educational Grants Awards and review processes, and provide direct consultation and mentoring to faculty on teaching, assessment, and educational scholarship.
Chair the Academic Affairs Educational and Student Success Center Advisory Committee and promote innovation in both didactic and clinical education.
Support the goals of Vision 2029 by fostering faculty development, curricular innovation, and interprofessional collaboration in teaching and educational research.
Other duties as assigned.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Salary : $50,000
