Director Undergraduate Clinical Affairs

At DMU, you'll have the amazing opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Director of Undergraduate Clinical Affairs will oversee the internal daily operations of the department and develop and maintain clinical rotations training sites affiliated with Des Moines University (DMU). In maintaining the quality of its clinical rotation sites, this position will directly supervise and coordinate Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine's (DMU COM's) clinical coordinator team. This position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with hospitals and preceptors to align college and university goals to deliver effective clinical education for our 3rd and 4th year students. This leadership position is also responsible, in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, for identifying potential sites for undergraduate education opportunities. The Director serves as a liaison for the DMU COM and will support compliance, facilitate communication, and interface with accreditation agencies and clinical institutions. This position will report to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs within the COM Dean's office.

What you'll do:

• Serves as the College's primary point of contact for hospital administration in managing undergraduate medical education (UME) issues.
• Ensure that students receive a quality educational experience to meet curricular and graduation requirements.
• Serve as the day-to-day manager for our Clerkship Coordinator Team.
• Provide Pro Forma analysis and communicate with hospital administration in developing a budget plan for clerkship positions.
• Identify potential sites for UME opportunities. This will include identifying and developing new partners for undergraduate education.
• Audit student outcomes data and create options for continuing quality improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education, or related field required. A related Master's degree preferred.
• Two years of Healthcare Administration, Financial Administration experience, or Clinical Affairs office experience in a health sciences institution.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of medical education processes, healthcare systems, and medical terminology desirable.
• Knowledge of information technology and report development desirable.
• Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Affairs

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 dependent upon experience

Status: Exempt

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.