Clinical Education Curriculum Management Director

Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for an

Clinical Education Curriculum Management Director (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$82,000 to $100,100 per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The RVUCOM Clinical Education Curriculum Management Director supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the RVUCOM clinical education curriculum and student support services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Academic Support, this position collaborates with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure curriculum alignment, student performance monitoring, and data-informed decision-making. The Coordinator plays a key role in operationalizing assessment strategies, facilitating feedback loops, and supporting accreditation efforts.

• Curriculum Coordination & Evaluation:
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Assistant Deans, curriculum coordinators, clerkship directors, and regional directors to align clinical curriculum with RVU’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
  • Support the implementation, review, and assessment of clinical curriculum and student performance across clerkships.
  • Assist in developing and refining preceptor training materials and identifying preceptors in need of additional support.
• Student Feedback & Engagement:
  • Organize and facilitate student-driven focus groups to gather feedback on clinical courses and learning experiences.
  • Synthesize feedback to inform curriculum refinement, academic policies, and accreditation reporting.
• Student Support & Academic Monitoring:
  • Monitor and assess students in academic difficulty, referring them to appropriate support services and documenting interventions.
  • Review and process clinical student excused absence requests in accordance with institutional policy.
  • Coordinate remediation and makeup exams in collaboration with the Office of Testing and Clinical Education.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Aggregate and analyze student outcome data, including NBME subject exams, evaluations, and focus group feedback.
  • Contribute to longitudinal assessment of student performance within and across clerkships.
  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports for the Clinical Education Department and Curriculum Committee (DOCC) to support continuous quality improvement and accreditation.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education & Curriculum Management to ensure assessment outcomes inform curriculum improvements across all four years.
• Collaborative Operations:
  • Support communication and coordination between clinical and preclinical education teams to ensure seamless curricular delivery.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving issues affecting curriculum implementation and student progression.
  • Participate in collaborative efforts to ensure alignment of curriculum, assessment, and student support strategies.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Education or the Dean of the COM.

• Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects as required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in designing and administering clinical medical educational curricula.
• Demonstrated experience in instituting varied curriculum templates.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) - six (6) years of academic experience at a medical school, preferably with students in a clinical education environment.

• PhD from an accredited institution.
• Experience in use of software programs used in the clinical education setting such as New Innovations, Microsoft Office, SPSS, the Learning Management System of the COM.
• Experience in designing, leading, and implementing projects related to curricular improvement, accreditation, and student portfolio development.
• Experience in dealing effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in accomplishing projects.