Director Education and Business Administration (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University

$96K — $169K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent education/experience
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong background in academic programs and educational administration
  • Proficient in budget preparation and financial management
  • Collaborative mindset with emotional intelligence and sound judgment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic educational directions
  • Monitor and exceed strategic goals for education
  • Prepare and oversee the education budget
  • Implement efficient business processes for education
  • Oversee personnel matters and staff changes in education
  • Lead marketing and recruitment efforts for educational programs
  • Establish key performance indicators and documentation processes

Benefits

  • Up to 22 vacation days, 10 holidays, and sick time
  • Comprehensive health insurance with priority appointments
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions
  • Access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and financial counseling
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave and family care resources
  • Tuition coverage for employees and family members at WashU and elsewhere
Full Job Description
Location
St. Louis, MO 63110Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Administrative direction, oversight, and strategic planning for all residency, fellowship, medical student, and nursing education financial and administrative operations, including program development and expansion. Working in partnership with the Vice Chair for Education, Residency Program Director, Executive Director, and Department Chair, this role will oversee adherence to ACGME and ABA accreditation requirements and develop initiatives to meet the educational strategic and operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership
  • Develops and implements the strategic direction for Education, serving as primary administrative advisor to the Vice Chair, Residency Program Director, Executive Director, and Department Chair for all education-related matters.
  • Ensures strategic goals are being met and exceeded.
  • Develops strategies and implements new, innovative approaches and expansions of multiple key education training programs.


Financial Management
  • Preparation and oversight of department education budget and financial plan.
  • Designs and implements the business system process that improves the management of the education program's increasing scale of operations.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow; manages cost vs. process improvement decisions.


Operational Administration
  • Oversight of coordinator and manager education team; directs all personnel matters for learners; reviews and approves staffing changes.
  • Identifies, plans, and oversees new academic strategies and initiatives for both program improvement and financial feasibility.
  • Leads education communications and marketing efforts for recruitment and retention.
  • Establishes key performance indicators, processes documentation, and ensures effective succession planning.
  • Represents the department on university committees.


Academic Administration
  • Develops and implements quality and performance metrics along with operationalization of innovative incentive plans across all faculty and twelve clinical divisions.
  • Works with the department chair, Vice Chair for Education, Residency Program Director, and Executive Director to develop new programs and projects.
  • Prepares annual report for education administration and oversight of annual reports as they relate to education data.
  • Charged with creating sustainable and stable workflows, a culture of accountability that is future-looking, systems-based, and outcome-focused.
  • Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of the work that supports the broader education mission.


Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment


Physical Effort
  • Typically sitting at a desk or table


Equipment
  • Office equipment


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (8 Years)

Skills:
Academic Programs, Educational Administration

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Budget Preparation, Budget Reports, Business Administration, Collaborative Mindset, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Emotional Intelligence, Graduate Education, Group Presentations, Healthcare Environments, Healthcare Management, Interact with All Levels of Management, Multitasking, Operational Testing, Oral Communications, People Management, Resources Administration, Sound Judgment, Special Event Planning, Thinking Outside of the Box, Working Independently, Work Relationships, Written Communication

Grade
G16

Salary Range
$96,000.00 - $169,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [redacted] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at [redacted] and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Benefits Statement

Personal
  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.


Wellness
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!


Family
  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.


For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Washington University

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Director Education and Business Administration (Hybrid) - Neurology jobs: