Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist- CSEAC

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist for the CSEAC in the College of Medicine. This role provides leadership and comprehensive support for the SP Program, serving as the primary contact for faculty, learners, and staff and guiding SP activities across recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching.

Responsibilities include collaborating with program leadership to plan, adapt, maintain, and implement SP case materials to meet curriculum needs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree desirable.
• 4 years of relevant experience in medical education or clinical settings required.
• Experience in SP programs and coordinating SP activities preferred.
• Ability to work with faculty, learners, and staff; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for SP program; advise faculty and learners.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of SPs.
• Plan, adapt, and implement SP case materials to curricular needs.
• Work with leadership to set SP program strategy and standards.
• Oversee student employees and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Program coordination

Educational program management

Student supervision

Communication skills

Educational credentials

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in relevant field (desirable)

Job description

Job Title:

Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist- CSEAC

Department:

Medicine | Education Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center

The Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center (CSEAC), within the College of Medicine, is a multi-disciplinary professional skills training lab that provides education and hands‑on experience in basic clinical skills and advanced surgical, ultrasound and medical scenarios in a simulated patient care setting for students, residents, medical trainees, faculty and staff from the health system, all health sciences schools and colleges, and external clients. Services include medical simulation and standardized patient programs.

The Standardized Patient Program Senior Specialist provides expertise and comprehensive support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within CSEAC. This individual serves as a primary point of contact, providing direction and information to all faculty, learners, and staff and provides support for general or specialized areas for learners including undergraduate, graduate, post‑graduate, professional and independently practicing providers ensuring support throughout the educational cycle from entry to graduation and into professional practice. The individual provides support in all aspects of the SP program including educational functions, coordination of all SP‑related activities from recruitment, on‑boarding, training, and coaching of SPs to coordinating with faculty and program leadership to plan, adapt, maintain, and implement SP case materials to meet curricular needs. Provides recommendations to program leadership on SP program strategy, standards of practice, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additionally, the individual oversees student employees and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards of best practice.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4‑8 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in a medical educational or clinical setting preferred.

Additional Information:

Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, but can vary to include some early morning, evening and weekend events as needed.

Location:

Meiling Hall (0281)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.