Director of Shared Educational Resources

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington in Seattle invites applications for the Director of Shared Educational Resources (SER) to lead and coordinate interprofessional education, simulation suites, standardized patient programs, and service-learning initiatives across Health Sciences Schools.

This senior leadership role oversees operations, budgeting, and partnerships, balancing accreditation needs with strategic growth, and requires strong collaboration with deans, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent.
• 3 years’ professional experience in program management/administration or related field.
• Experience in health sciences fields and interprofessional education.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programmatic leadership for SER programs (IPE, Simulation Suite, Standardized Patient, Service Learning).
• Ensure accreditation alignment and evaluation of SER programming.
• Provide supervisory leadership for SER staff and daily operation of SER services.

Skills

Project management

Interprofessional education

Curriculum development

Budget oversight

Staff leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hybrid (telework 2 days or less per week)

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000138939

Job Description

Health Sciences Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Shared Educational Resources to join their team.

About this Opportunity

The Director of Health Sciences (HS) Shared Educational Resources (SER) provides strategic programmatic development and administration for the Schools. Components of SER, include but are not limited to:

• Interprofessional Education Program
• Health Sciences Simulation Suites
• UW Standardized Patient Program
• Service Learning Programs, including mobile van, street medicine

While the position reports administratively to the Director of Health Sciences Services, programmatic strategy and management is provided by the Chair of the Health Sciences Board of Deans and this position works closely with the HS Deans and Associate Deans for Academic Affairs.

The position works closely and collaboratively with Health Sciences Schools Associate Academic Deans, faculty, academic staff, and community partners to deliver the vision and direction for HS SER, aligning programs with accreditation standards and the HS Schools goals and objectives.

The position provides direct operational and programmatic leadership for the Health Sciences Schools’ shared educational resources, including primary responsibility for service learning, community engagement, and day-to-day program operations.

The position manages and supervises the work and programmatic service delivery of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Suite, providing oversight on SER's direction and operation, ensuring equitable and efficient use of the HS resources, inclusive of Sim Suite, Standardized Patient, and all other areas that fall under shared educational resources, and planning for future growth and demand changes.

The Director operates in a highly complex environment, providing supportive interprofessional, collaborative, and shared learning while recognizing and accommodating divergent accreditation and learning objective needs. The position requires exceptional skills in cross-collaborative partnership and development and faculty and staff engagement. The Director must effectively bridge academic and operational domains, introduce collaborative initiatives and strategic resource management, and remain focused on priorities and goals of the Health Sciences Schools.

The position requires expertise in community-engaged education, administrative management, and stakeholder relations across diverse schools, programs, and community partners.

HS Shared Educational Resources is funded through a cost-allocation funding model, supported by the HS Deans. The Director works to ensure that service delivery to health sciences schools is of value and contributes to the mission of the schools and their collaborative initiatives.

As a provider of shared services and centralized Health Sciences administrative and programmatic support, the position is directly responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of essential services to the HS schools. As many of the simulated and interprofessional activities are required for graduation and accreditation, the HS Schools highly depend on the services managed by the position. The unique shared funding of the programs overseen by this position requires the Director to be sensitive and focused on ensuring equitable access as needed by the various schools, engaging in strategic program management and collaborative problem-solving.

This is a full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. This is a hybrid position with expected schedule of at least three days in-person per week. In person work will be at the University and in the community. This position may have occasional weekend and weekday evening work.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Programmatic Leadership & Management (60%)

• Lead SER strategic programmatic leadership and direction, encompassing the main programs of Interprofessional Education, Simulation Suite, Standardized Patient Program, and Service Learning Programs. Ensure operational and programmatic alignment with the HS Schools objectives and needs.
• Ensure HS SER is meeting the HS Schools individual and collective objectives and accreditation requirements. Serve as HS SER representative internally and externally to create robust collaborative structures and relationships.
• Support the development of operational plans and ensure continual process improvement. Identify areas of improvement and growth for the HS SER.
• With close engagement and collaboration with the HS Deans, Associate Deans, faculty and staff, ensure academic oversight, program evaluation, and quality assurance for all SER programming.

Supervisory Management (30%)

• Provide direct supervision of the Manager for SER and IPE Program Operations Specialist (2.0 FTE total direct reports) and executive leader for 25+ hourly Standardized Patients.
• Provide leadership and direction for the work of assigned SER staff. Plan, assign, and review work, establish goals and assess performance.

Administration and Operations (10%)

• Provide day-to-day administrative oversight of HS SER, ensuring efficient and effective use of SER programs.
• Manage and monitor the daily operations of HS SER to ensure positive staff support, operational efficiency, and alignment with the goals of HS Schools.
• Support and ensure effective communication, issue management and decision-making.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree

3 years’ professional experience, to include:

• Experience working in program management and administration, curriculum development and support, or related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience in health sciences fields, including interprofessional education, simulation involving recording capture), standardized patient programs, and use of high-fidelity manikins in a simulated clinical setting, and faculty and student-led community-based service learning.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities with a focus on meeting objectives, ensuring efficient and equitable use of shared resources, and program growth.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship building across all level of Health Sciences Schools and other diverse, key stakeholders.
• Experience developing or teaching interprofessional service learning, and/or simulation curriculum within a health sciences school.
• Experience with budget oversight and program evaluation
• Simulation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a large research university
• Certification in Simulation (CHSOS) and/or Standardized Patient programs
• Program Management Experience

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$108,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$126,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.