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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Medical Education Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.

The Medical Education Specialist will assist the Foundations of Medicine Course Directors and the Program Manager, M1/M2 Clinical Curriculum & Preceptorships in the Office of Medical Education (OME) at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (COM). The Medical Education Specialist will provide administrative support for the MD curriculum with a focus on the Foundations of Medicine courses and related activities.

The first two years of the MD curriculum includes four Foundations of Medicine courses (FOM 1, 2, 3 & 4). These courses focus on fundamental principles necessary to become a competent, compassionate and professional physician. The FOM courses include a variety of teaching methods such as small group case-based discussions, workshops, lectures, clinical skills sessions with standardized patients, and simulation activities at the College of Medicine’s Clinical Skills and Simulation Center. As a longitudinal component of the FOM curriculum, students participate in patient care with community preceptors.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Collect and enter course and session materials into learning management systems and other curriculum databases as applicable.

• Accurately schedule, update and maintain lecture recordings and ensure they are available to faculty and students in a timely fashion.

• Assist with preparation, posting and/or distribution of small group session materials for all FOM courses.

• Ensure small group rooms and classrooms have appropriate supplies.

• Maintain all files and records associated with the curriculum and respective courses as directed.

• Assist with the curriculum mapping process for courses as assigned.

• Assist the Office of Medical Education (OME) in the coordination, preparation, set-up, and proctoring of all quizzes and exams across the curriculum. This may include cross-training in exam administration platforms and processes.

• Assist with the logistics of Institutional Competency Assessment (ICA) week for all academic years and administration of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs).

• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the Clinical Preceptorship program and/or other areas of OME as assigned.

• Assist with administrative support for other courses within the MD program as needed.

• Work collaboratively with fellow members of the COM faculty and staff, including but not limited to the Office of Medical Education, the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, and Office of Student Affairs.

• Work with faculty and students in a responsive and professional manner.

• Complete special projects and/or other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and five (5) years of appropriate experience are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders within the university and health care community.

Experience in a higher education institution, medical school, or hospital is preferred.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES OR ABILITIES:

Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability and attention to detail.

Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a setting with multiple ongoing tasks and competing demands.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and the ability to learn and maintain proficiency in new software programs.

Ability to respect and navigate sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality in all matters required.

Consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

Salary:

$40,000 – $45,000 per year

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

College of Medicine

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, including occasional extended morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed.

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

Application Deadline:

2024-06-02

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities

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With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.