Clinical Education Specialist, Neurological Surgery

Hbculifestyle; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated individual to support the neurosurgery residency program and improve programmatic initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with residency faculty and management of external relationships, ensuring high-quality education and patient care. Previous experience in medical education is required, alongside excellent communication and project management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in medical education.
• Must have 3 years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports the neurosurgery residency program and fellowships.
• Identifies areas for programmatic improvement and develops initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison between internal and external constituents.

Skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Highly thorough and dependable

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical education or related field

Job description

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery provides world-class clinical care, education and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and increasing the success of proven treatments to give patients the best chance for healing and recovery. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi-center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers dedicate their life's work to advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Directly supports the neurosurgery residency program and fellowships
• Works directly with the residency faculty program director

General Responsibilities

• Identifies areas for programmatic improvement and develops and implements initiatives to address weaknesses
• Establishes program-specific policies and procedures for candidate recruitment
• Acts as a liaison between internal and external constituents; develops and manages external relationships with medical community
• Creates research opportunities and tracks progress ensuring learning opportunities for students and residents
• Responsible for logistics of the student and resident program
• Counsels residents concerning board requirements, adjusting schedules to meet requirements
• Constructs action plans and puts in place processes for managing performance expectations in the unit based on goals and deadlines
• Ensures the maintenance of all relevant program accreditations

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in medical education or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 3 years in a related field

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinical Education
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