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.
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- Prior to IRB review, screens assigned Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols to ensure compliance with human subjects protections under the Revised Common Rule.
- When proper subject protection is not explicit in an IRB protocol, consults with RVU’s Senior Manager of Compliance to determine appropriate course of action.
- Earn and maintain current CITI certifications for human and animal subjects.
- Collaborates with personnel across the institution to ensure state authorizations are complete, reflective of the breadth of the University’s educational endeavors, and are renewed in a timely manner for each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
- Confers with the V.P. of Institutional Effectiveness re: growth initiatives which may impact state authorizations.
- Earns and maintains Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Investigator certifications.
- Serves as primary Title IX investigator at the request of the Title IX Coordinator. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, extensive interviews, documentation, and reports.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining tracking, documentation, and reporting tools to document compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitors changes to existing legislation and new legislative developments to inform adaptations to RVU policies, processes, and practices.
- Proactively communicates with and informs the Senior Manager of Compliance of issues or concerns relating to compliance activities and procedures.
- Assist with student and employee training regarding compliance guidelines, requirements and standards.
- Compile and analyze both internal and external information as requested for audit and other compliance, risk, and/or accreditation purposes.
- Maintains currency on industry standards by continuing education, reading publications, talking with peers and joining professional groups.
- Helps build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
- Other duties as requested by the Senior Manager of Compliance or V.P. Institutional Effectiveness.
- Meet with new students/families to provide individual loan counseling as required for federal and private loans
- Provide information and/or meet with students regarding counseling on loan repayment options, budgeting, and other financial literacy topics as assigned.
- Provide presentations and present at the matriculating student orientations for all programs.
- Organize and track a mandatory online loan counseling presentation for first and second-year DO students.
- Organize and conduct exit interviews for students who graduate or withdraw, working closely with the Registrar’s Office to prepare documents and conduct individual counseling as required for withdrawn students.
- Provide basic information about tuition and fees, refunds, student health insurance and financial aid to students and staff.
- Back up for collecting cash, checks and credit card payments from students and other third-party agencies. Accurately record payments received according to University policy and procedure.
- Other duties as assigned the Assistant Director of Student Financial Services.
- Plan and coordinate recruiting strategies for all RVU programs; develop and manage communication strategies to prospective candidates; develop relationships and special initiatives with pre-health advisors, RVU departments, and the community and formulate special programs.
- In conjunction with the Director, coordinate and manage day to day activities involved with the recruitment, selection, and matriculation of prospective students to RVU for the Utah campus including the processing of applications, candidate file review and selection process, the interview process and recruiting. Ensure a strong customer service focus within the department.
- Supervise and oversee Utah campus Admissions Officers; oversee day-to-day functions of operation, organize and complete yearly reviews, vacation schedules, and disciplinary actions.
- Manage and execute prospective and accepted student events including but not limited to Prospective Student Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Campus Tours, and other recruitment events.
- Evaluates prospective student files and determines interview status for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Primary liaison with Information Services; in conjunction with Director, train and support admissions team on functionality of all IS systems and Enrollment Marketing Platform; responsible for, oversees, and monitors the technical, database, and process needs of the Admissions Department. Identifies additional needs.
- Represent RVU at on- and off-campus events; represent the institution on a national basis and oversee any off-campus events sponsored by the RVU Office of Admissions for recruitment purposes.
- Provides data analysis and admissions statistical reports monthly, annually, and upon request; prepares reports and develop surveys for assessment of admissions processes and recruiting initiatives.
- Facilitate the student ambassador program as it relates to the Admissions process, special college programs and other needs.
- Other duties as assigned by the President, Dean or Vice President, Director or their designee.
- Serves on Committees as requested.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Facilities & Grounds equipment as needed.
- Performs preventive maintenance on all Facilities & Grounds equipment as needed.
- Assists in identifying and maintaining critical spares and consumables inventory.
- Works with Contractors, Vendors, Staff and Faculty to support all Facilities & Grounds.
- Assists to coordinate the overall planning and decision-making for maintaining the safety, utility and appearance of RVU.
- Keeps records of inspections, service, repairs and maintenance of all safety systems within RVU, ensuring all Federal, State, and Local compliance is met.
- Assists in creating a schedule or timetable of work to be performed in the facility.
- Makes recommendations for improvements associated with the Contracted staff.
- Assists in overseeing the work of outside Contractors and Vendors, like HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Janitorial, Landscaping, etc.
- Monitors and maintains the HVAC Building Management System. (BMS)
- Submits requests to the Manager of Facilities & Grounds for deferred maintenance projects.
- Assists the Manager and all Technicians in developing and maintaining a plan for 24-7 coverage relating to building usage, janitorial, grounds, maintenance, safety and emergencies.
- Ensures operation, and upkeep of all vehicles and equipment owned by RVU.
- Assists all Technicians in the usage of facilities by RVU personnel/groups and organizations within the University. (set-ups, teardowns, and clean-up)
- Oversees landscaping issues and projects.
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Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Facilities & Grounds equipment as needed.
- Performs preventive maintenance on all Facilities & Grounds equipment as needed.
- Assists in identifying and maintaining critical spares and consumables inventory.
- Works with Contractors, Vendors, Staff and Faculty to support all Facilities & Grounds.
- Assists to coordinate the overall planning and decision-making for maintaining the safety, utility and appearance of RVU.
- Keeps records of inspections, service, repairs and maintenance of all safety systems within RVU, ensuring all Federal, State, and Local compliance is met.
- Assists in creating a schedule or timetable of work to be performed in the facility.
- Makes recommendations for improvements associated with the Contracted staff.
- Assists in overseeing the work of outside Contractors and Vendors, like HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Janitorial, Landscaping, etc.
- Monitors the HVAC Building Management System. (BMS)
- Submits requests to the Manager of Facilities & Grounds for deferred maintenance projects.
- Assists the Manager and all Technicians in developing and maintaining a plan for 24-7 coverage relating to building usage, janitorial, grounds, maintenance, safety and emergencies.
- Ensures operation, and upkeep of all vehicles and equipment owned by RVU.
- Assists all Technicians in the usage of facilities by RVU personnel/groups and organizations within the University. (set-ups, teardowns, and clean-up)
- Oversees landscaping issues and projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Process high volume accounts payable with proper invoice coding, PO matching, and approvals for multiple departments across campuses.
- Processes, audits and reconciles monthly billing expense reimbursements for receipts and proper coding.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and RVU faculty/staff to resolve issues, ensure payment files are successfully transferred and payments are authorized timely.
- Ensures check printing and Electronic Payment (ACH) are efficiently processed for payment each week (100+ per week).
- Audit and process credit card statements in Concur.
- Conducts1099 maintenance and review.
- Maintains vendor files and contract database.
- Assist in month end close process including analysis of outstanding invoice accruals.
- Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets.
- Input and maintain data entry for department.
- Train new employees in accounts payable functions and assist with any questions or concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager or Controller.
- Follow guidelines for testing and troubleshooting, as laid out in manual provided.
- Monitor NBME e-mail inbox and answer student inquiries.
- Check exam cart and complete set-up checklist.
- Monitor student check-in: ensure that students scan in with ID badge, perform security check for forbidden items
- Distribute all exam materials in an efficient and secure manner.
- Set up and monitor all testing areas to ensure compliance with Office of Testing rules and to prevent cheating.
- Attend departmental training sessions as scheduled.
- Perform other exam-related duties as assigned.
- Closely monitor all students during exam sessions.
- Report any irregularities to the Office of Testing Director and/or Assistant Director.
- Report any inappropriate or unprofessional behavior (throughout the entire process) to the Office of Testing Director and/or Assistant Director. Fill out Non-Professional Conduct reports as necessary.
- Communicate with Office of Testing Administrative Assistants to establish work schedule. Frequently check for changes.
- Troubleshoot students’ minor technical issues with electronic testing software (ExamSoft or NBME).
- Contribute to a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Supervise students taking exams via Zoom application, according to NBME and RVU Office of Testing guidelines
- Monitor student check-in: ensure a secure exam environment with no forbidden items, check camera angles, etc. per the Honor Code.
- Record and upload Zoom video of exam sessions.
- Answer basic reference questions and specialized reference questions, seeking support and guidance from the Research Librarian when necessary.
- Provide proactive and friendly customer service at the circulation desk.
- Assist patrons with navigation and usage of library resources, including databases, point-of-care tools, and print materials.
- Administer and oversee library circulation for the Montana site.
- Review and respond to requests for electronic or print materials.
- Assist in developing and presenting basic library instruction.
- Maintain accurate shelving and inventory of the library collection, including occasional weeding.
- Communicate with patrons regarding access disruptions, such as modified hours or e-resource unavailability.
- Compile statistics and present reports relating to the usage of library materials and spaces.
- Partner with library colleagues to develop and execute library programs, events, or displays.
- Review and respond to technical issues that may arise with the printer/copier machines, calling for vendor support when necessary.
- Order and maintain office supplies.
- Maintain awareness of current developments in information services.
- Consider the adoption of new practices, services, and tools that may increase the efficiency of access or reference services.
- Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Direct the education and instruction of medical students and other health care professional 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.
- Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
- 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 Dean 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 its mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean or his/her designee.
- Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center in the areas of pathology and pathophysiology.
- Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
- Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
- Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
- Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
- Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
- Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
- Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center, with an emphasis in surgery.
- Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
- Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
- Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
- Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
- Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
- Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
- Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center.
- Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
- Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
- Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
- Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
- Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
- Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
- Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion
- Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Direct the education and instruction of medical students and other health care professional 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.
- Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
- 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 Dean 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 its mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean or his/her designee.
- Direct the education and instruction of medical students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, during ultrasound laboratory experience.
- 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 college’s 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 Dean or his/her designee.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Direct the education and instruction of medical students and other healthcare professional 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.
- Be available for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation if applicable.
- Provide professional and clinical services in the Student Health Clinic or other clinical setting consistent with training and degree as assigned by administration and chair if applicable.
- 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 Dean 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 feed back to other members of the faculty as a portion of the college’s 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 Dean or his/her designee.