Welcome to Rocky Vista University, where we Achieve New Heights in Medical Education. Founded in 2006, RVU is a dynamic, innovative and growing health sciences university offering degree programs in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, and biomedical sciences. Our campuses are in Parker, Colorado, and Ivins, Utah.
Our curriculum is leading change in medical education. Our Board scores and residency placements are among the highest in the nation. Our Institute of Surgical and Medical Simulation is accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the only osteopathic medical school to receive this distinction.
These things are exciting for us, and we hope they are exciting for you. Take a look at RVU’s employment opportunities and browse our website. We hope you will be encouraged to join us in living our mission of “providing quality healthcare education while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity and excellence.”
As RVU accepts applications only for positions that are posted on this website, please apply through this website. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Here are our current job openings. Please click on the job title for more information, and apply from that page if you are interested.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Create, maintain, and update the shared Office of Testing calendar and the semester-based Proctor schedules.
- Schedule meetings and events for the Office of Testing.
- Assist students with testing software problems.
- Work collaboratively with the Director, Assistant Director, and Coordinator of the Office of Testing in the development and administration of all quizzes and examinations in ExamSoft.
- Assist Director with editing and proofreading of all exam materials according to established RVU format.
- Print reports and prepare all documents for Post Exam Reviews (PERs).
- Set up all materials for proctors for exams and PERs (signage, supplies, schedules, and proctor instructions).
- Creation and maintenance of proctor responsibility checklists.
- Track and monitor all Excused Absences.
- Act as Chief Proctor: monitor all ADA, make-up, and remediation exams.
- Assist Director and Coordinator with appointments.
- Maintain signage to direct students to Testing personnel and to available personnel during exams/quizzes.
- Assist faculty with requests for/access to questions from ExamSoft Item Bank, exam drafts, and score reports as needed.
- Assist all team members in completion of projects, tasks, etc.
- Order departmental supplies; monitor departmental supply needs.
- Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or her designee.
- Provide cross-coverage for all major intra-departmental functions.
- Assist Clinical Affairs with proctoring third-year ADA Subject exams; access and troubleshoot NBME/NBOME software for exam administration.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide cross-coverage for inter-departmental administrative tasks when necessary.
- Assist administration, faculty and staff with special projects as required.
- Create organizational materials such as process maps/flow-charts for departmental organization.
- Create and maintain intra-departmental SOP manual.
- Participate in relevant and appropriate community and professional outreach activities on behalf of the college and the university.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
To facilitate and maintain vigilant security and integrity surrounding all written/electronic examinations and post exam review sessions:
Written examinations and post exam review sessions:
- Check exam cart and complete set-up checklist.
- Monitor student entry: check identification tag is worn; ensure there are no hats, food, phones, watches, et al per the Honor Code.
- Fill out the Dress Code violation form as necessary.
- Distribute all exam materials in an efficient and secure manner.
- Set up and monitor all testing areas to ensure compliance with Testing Center rules and to prevent cheating.
- Closely monitor all students during exam sessions and post exam reviews.
- Report any irregularities to the Office of Testing Director.
- Escort students to the bathroom as necessary.
- Report any inappropriate or unprofessional behavior (throughout the entire process) to the Testing Center Director. Fill out Non-Professional Conduct reports as necessary.
- Note student questions on the Student Question form.
- Gather all exam materials after exams and post exam reviews, taking necessary precautions to ensure security of exam materials.
- Alphabetize exams to assure compliance.
- Return exams to secure testing area.
- Deconstruct exam cart per checklist.
- Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- Attend departmental training sessions as scheduled.
- Performs other exam-related duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the testing area is free of debris and study materials before and after each exam
- Other duties as assigned to ensure the secure and efficient completion of assigned exams
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operate as the on-site assistant director to extend the MSBS Program to the Utah campus, carry out the vision for the MSBS Program, and be the liaison for the Utah campus faculty, staff and students.
- Provide leadership for, and serve on, Utah MSBS Committees in facilitating high quality education through curriculum development and continuous self-assessment and improvement processes.
- Provide advising, leadership, mentorship and expertise to students to ensure that the students of the MSBS program meet the standards established by the faculty/program, and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency established.
- Participate in on going program review consistent with the mission, goals, and learning outcomes of the program.
- Serve as course director and instructor for assigned course(s).
- Ensure faculty members are appropriately oriented to: the program mission and goals, their specific teaching responsibilities, program instructional resources, and the learning objectives for which they are responsible.
- Advance the prestige of the MSBS Program and the university through advancement of it mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates personal commitment to the organization and provide continuous, quality work.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors and participates in organization and departmental safety programs.
- Patrol buildings, grounds, parking lots, and report incidents on campus to Supervisor, and/or the Director of Security to determine appropriate security responses to incidents.
- Answer all emergency calls within the College including but not limited to medical emergencies, personnel safety, theft and fire; contact emergency agencies as needed; develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Faculty, Staff, Students and local law enforcement and fire officials.
- Monitor closed circuit television camera system; manage access control system and badges. Issue parking permits; lock and unlock entries and exits for authorized usage.
- Ability to keep records and utilize computer to complete and maintain all paperwork related to public safety including incident reports, theft, injury reports and reports on unsafe or hazardous conditions.
- Establish and maintain contacts with relevant external agencies concerned with safety and security; formulate rapid response systems with appropriate law enforcement agencies.
- Operate public address system in the event of an emergency and assist the Supervisor and/or Director of Security in identifying high risk areas and initiate actions to reduce risk exposure.
- Enforce State, Federal, and College policies on campus. Provide safety escorts to various locations on campus for staff and students.
- Receive lost and found; attempt to identify the proper owner.
- Assure that all exterior areas are patrolled and clear at all times during snow/winter. Walkways and parking lots are clear to avoid falling of the public, staff, faculty and students.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities that are (1) important but may not be required of all incumbents for successful job performance, (2) do not take much time to complete, and/or (3) do not significantly alter the outcomes for successful job performance.
- Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by Security Supervisor and/or Director of Public Safety & Security.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and direct all accounting and finance operations for multiple campus locations; to include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, fixed assets, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis.
- Serve as a valuable and trusted resource to executive team members providing strong leadership and contributing to the success of the University.
- Establish policies and procedures for accounting and finance functions that are consistent with approved University policies and conform to
- Develop intemal control systems and metrics to ensure that assets are properlysafeguarded, transactions are properly recorded and financial reporting is accurate and timely.
- Manage month-end and annual closing processes including timely preparation of balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements. Monitor and analyze operational results against budget.
- Monitor cash balances and initiate funds transfers or wires, as appropriate.
- Direct and coordinate the preparation of financial forecasts, financial planning, budget development and management functions.
- Present financial data and analyses to executive management, Audit, Budget, and Financial Oversight Committee, the Board of Trustees, and other extemal stakeholders, as necessary.
- Monitor compliance with bank debt covenants, financial ratios, and various reporting requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact and coordinate the annual independent audit; prepare audit schedules, and analysis required for the effective completion of the audit.
- Research and document technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Oversee the filing of IRS forms 1098T, 1099-Misc. and other required forms.
- Administration of the business office modules within Jenzabar (ERP) to include: testing of planned upgrades, recommending additions or changes to Jenzabar functionality, and training others within the finance department on proper utilization of Jenzabar.
- Establish short- and long-term departmental goals and objectives that align with the University's overall strategy.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer/CFO.
- 16. Complies with University policies, procedures and administrative directives.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Chair/Vice Chair of OPP, and provides support for all faculty within the OPP Dept.
- Answer phones, route calls and schedule appointments.
- Assist in arranging travel and lodging logistics.
- Act as liaison between faculty, OPP Fellows, and the student body.
- Create lab groups for OPP.
- Organize groups based on faculty availability.
- Post weekly lab assignments for students to view.
- Create all competency exam schedules
- Follows department policies and maintains proper scheduling for faculty and fellow recusal from student examination.
- Ensures COCA Standard 9.10 are met and followed.
- Structure the 1-on-1 labs, check in patients, and make sure all faculty are aware of the schedules.
- Post lectures and learning objectives.
- Order all supplies for the department.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of protected data (student grades, etc.).
- Assist Faculty and Administration in special projects and mailings.
- Work cooperatively with, and accept direction from, all members of each Department.
- Schedule, attend, and take minutes for assigned meetings.
- Provide assistance for the OMM Clerkship director for third and fourth year OMM Courses.
- Track and monitor modules and quizzes in MyVista
- Track and monitor Patient logs within New Innovations
- Other duties as assigned by Chair, Vice Chair, or his/her designee.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist administration, faculty, and staff in special projects as necessary
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential job functions include instruction in project design, research methodology and bioinformatics, providing statistical support for various research projects within the university. Projects will include clinical trial data, public health outcomes research, educational research, as well as biomedical research.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Medical:
- Guide newly accepted students through the medical documentation requirements process.
- Provide medical Waivers to students with medical conditions that prevent them from complying with RVU requirements. Store signed waivers in the Student Record Retention electronic file.
- Maintain records of required annual medical tests/immunizations and guide students through the process of completing the requirement(s) to insure shadowing and rotation experiences aren’t interrupted.
- Effectively communicate with students, providing orders, record keeping and documentation for use of the Clinical Coordinators.
- Assist rotating students with required medical documentation and paperwork for VSLO, ERAS, and rotation site applications.
- Maintain student medical records in the Student Information System (Jenzabar EX).
- Provide Certification/Immunization reports to students and Clinical Coordinators upon request.
Background Checks & Drug Screens:
- Liaison between the current drug screening/background check company, the Admissions Department, the Clinical Affairs Department and students as they work through the background check and drug screen process from admission through graduation.
- Track and electronically store background checks and drug screens reports.
- Coordinate 3rd& 4th year background checks and drug testing processes.
- In coordination with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, compose background check letters on behalf of students with a report.
Record Keeping:
- Maintain electronic files for each student throughout their tenure at RVU.
- Compose Class Rank, Enrollment/Good Standing Verification, and USMLE/COMLEX letters upon request.
- Certify USMLE ID applications.
- Assist Registrar in all areas of graduation preparation, as needed.
- Process transcript requests and maintain a record of each in the Student Information System.
- Maintain electronic storage of diplomas and MSPE.
- Complete Residency and Licensure forms and verifications as requested.
- Process FCVS graduation/alumni verifications.
- Assist in the maintenance of residency data input into the Student Information System.
VSLO and ERAS:
- Provide support to 4th year students during the residency application process (ERAS).
- Provide VSLO access and upload documentation for 3rd year students.
- Certify and release VSLO away-elective rotation applications.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work with PreCheck to ensure integrity of drug screen and background check verification.
- Maintain Student Drug Screen and Background Check Policies and Procedures.
- Write background check letters in a timely manner for students who have a record.
- Assist second year students with USMLE and COMLEX registration.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in the education and instruction of medical students and other health care professional students while providing mentorship and motivations for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
- Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degree if applicable as assigned.
- Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to student, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Department Vice Chair or Department Chair.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the COM meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency established.
- Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency with specialty field.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
- Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of it mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
- Other duties as assigned by the SU Campus Dean or his/her designee.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in the education and instruction of medical students and other health care professional students while providing mentorship and motivations for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
- Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degree if applicable as assigned.
- Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to student, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Department Vice Chair or Department Chair.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the COM meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency established.
- Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency with specialty field.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
- Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of it mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
- Other duties as assigned by the SU Campus Dean or his/her designee.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in creating and developing clinical externships in Utah.
- Maintain accurate clinical information database for clinical externship sites, adjunct clinical faculty, and student assignments in designated areas.
- Schedule clinical externships for third and/or fourth year students in the Utah regions.
- Communicate with preceptors and students in the coordination of clinical externships.
- Efficiently resolve schedule conflicts as they arise.
- Communicate and direct appropriate student concerns to the Manager or Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education.
- Ensure all required student documents are completed timely.
- Manage the evaluation process of students, clinical faculty and clinical sites.
- Maintain an ongoing database of all above evaluations.
- Review and verify preceptor payments.
- Provide any assistance and support to the Regional Directors and the Office of Clinical Education.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant or Associate Dean or his/her designees.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects as required.
- Participate in community and professional outreach activities on behalf of the college and university as required.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in the education and instruction of medical students, while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research, and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience, and research opportunities.
- Provide shared professional and clinical services in the adjacent Southern Utah Veterans home consisting of acute and geriatric care and other clinical settings consistent with training and degree as assigned by administration and chair. This includes accurate and timely documentation and billing for services, as well as sharing call and other after-hour duties related to patient care.
- Maintain regular office hours for student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
- Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees, and participating in community outreach events and in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Department Vice Chair or Department Chair.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students, as well as provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that each student meets the college’s established standards in medical knowledge, skills and competency.
- Participate in the faculty development program, which includes assessing and providing feedback on the didactics delivered by fellow faculty members.
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and community, scholarly activity, and research.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to assist RVU in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties, providing patient care, service, other special duties as assigned, and in your own personal career advancement.
- Provide clinical care at the neighboring Southern Utah Veterans Home as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the SU Campus Dean or his/her designee.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for development and oversight of all aspects of the 3rd year Psychiatry core curriculum including clinical assessment.
- Works in conjunction with the Associate Dean/Clinical Affairs and Clinical Affairs Manager in the recruitment of new Psychiatry adjunct faculty.
- Works in conjunction with the Associate Dean/Clinical Affairs and other medical educators to develop appropriate faculty development for the Psychiatry adjunct faculty.
- Works in conjunction with the Associate Dean/Clinical Affairs in developing a strong didactic component for the core Psychiatry clerkship.
- Assists in the development of assessment tools including standardized patients for evaluation of Psychiatry competencies
- Serves on the Clinical Education Committee.
- Serves as the liaison between Clinical Affairs and Psychiatry preceptors.
- Serves as the Course Director and participates in the delivery of the second year Psychiatry course.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean or his/her designee.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the faculty and staff of the Department of Biomedical Science, which includes the faculty and staff of Structural Medicine, in implementing the curricula for all university programs.
- Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical, graduate, and physician assistant students. Assist in planning active learning groups, laboratory experiences, and research opportunities.
- In collaboration with the vice-chair, supervise and evaluate the performance of the department’s faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Dean, and make recommendations for discipline, promotion, and recognition of the faculty. Develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement/development, and advancement for each of the faculty members.
- In collaboration with the vice-chair, prepare financial and budgetary plans and help oversee expenditures of the department(s) in coordination with the Dean/CAO and in keeping with the department’s strategic plan.
- Provide mentorship to all faculty in the department(s).
- Assist in planning and delivering ongoing faculty development activities.
- Participate as a member of the RVU leadership team in meetings.
- Help convene and/or preside over department meetings in conjunction with the vice-chair.
- Participate in prospective student interviews and be involved in recruiting and admissions processes.
- Anticipate human resource needs for the department and when the need arises, coordinate the recruiting and interview process for new faculty and staff with the Human Resources Department and make hiring recommendations to the Dean/CAO.
- Be readily available for student advising, tutoring, remediation and academic counseling.
- Provide service to the university community and students through participation on university and department committees while providing leadership, mentorship, and expertise to students and faculty. Participate in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean/CAO.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Participate in the training, assessment and evaluation of students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure all core competencies and entrustable professional activities are met.
- Participate in the assessment/evaluation of departmental faculty and provide feedback, mentorship, and development to the faculty as a portion of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program as needed.
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency within your specialty field.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
- Advance the prestige of the University through personal career advancement.
- Participate in scholarly activity which includes publications and local and national presentations representing the University.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean’s Office or the President’s Office.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist administration, faculty, and staff in special projects as required.
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Direct the education and instruction of medical students in OPP/OMM, while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities. Be available for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in the education and instruction of medical students, other health care professional students, and residents while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research, and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experiences, and research opportunities.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents, and provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the COM meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as a part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degree as assigned by administration and the Department Chair or Vice Chair.
- Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees; by providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students; and by participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Campus Dean, Department Chair, or Department Vice Chair.
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, and scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance, and advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of its mission and vision, and advancement of your personal career.
- Other duties as assigned by the Campus Dean, Department Chair, or Department Vice Chair.
