Manager, Academic Coaching and Enrichment (ACE) - School of Medicine (SOM)

Manager Of Academic Coaching And Enrichment (Ace)

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Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Wellbeing, the Manager of Academic Coaching and Enrichment (ACE) is responsible for the expansion of the design and development of comprehensive, evidence-based, academic coaching and enrichment programming available to all medical students. This role provides proactive support and resources to students prior to matriculation. This role will lead a team of Medical Education Learning Specialists, specialized supplemental consultants in learning strategies, and trained medical students in providing individual and group academic coaching and enrichment to students. This role uses best practices in a holistic learning strategies approach and will include the delivery of the Cognitive Skills elective for all courses in the medical education program including clinical skills training. This role will be responsible for pursuing scholarly work by analyzing programmatic data under IRB-approved protocols. Professional presentations and peer reviewed publications are expected in this role.

A cover letter is required for this position. Please include a cover letter on the first page of your resume document when applying!

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager of Academic Coaching and Enrichment (ACE) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

• Provides overall leadership for the effective expansion of program and service offerings for all academic coaching and enrichment activities and initiatives that impact the success of students.
• Trains, develops and supervises a professional team of Medical Education Learning Specialists to provide diagnostic interviews, strategy, structure, guidance and individual consultation in the areas of learning and test taking strategies, time management, and preparation for licensure examinations.
• Designs and develops academic success resource materials for medical students prior to matriculation to promote readiness for medical school.
• Designs and develops implementation plans for the expansion of academic coaching services to students pursuing Phase 3 Residency (P3R).
• Designs and develops academic coaching and enrichment services across modalities including, individual, small groups, classroom workshop format and 2-4 week intense elective models.
• Expands the Peer Tutoring Program to include delivery of small and large group instruction and an asynchronous video library to support student learning during a course or clerkship. Including but not limited to, the hiring, training, monitoring and evaluating of Peer Instructors and the selection and scheduling of students in need of academic coaching and enrichment.
• Establishes internal structure of Peer Tutor Program including processes to identify, train and supervise Peer Tutor Leaders who independently manage designated sections of the program.
• Participates in orientation and board review activities including the planning and teaching of group sessions.
• Attends classes and other educational activities to gain thorough exposure to current educational content and methodology : review course and clerkship materials, books, websites, practice examinations, etc. for effective student assistance.
• Tracks and monitors student performance using a systematic approach to identify students at risk of academic difficulties and provide timely support.
• Develops academic coaching and enrichment resources for use online, in print and / or in-person.
• Establishs quality improvement projects to evaluate program effectiveness, ensuring appropriate IRB approvals are obtained to support scholarly dissemination.
• Collaborates with Student Accessibility Services and facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities and maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Collaborates with all departments in the School of Medicine and provides training when necessary to support student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Serves on committees, and engages in educational scholarship as part of ongoing contribution to the schools academic mission.
• Contributes to the scholarly research and assessment of learning in undergraduate medical education, through preparation of various posters, articles, and / or presentations).
• Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation : Flat Rate of $150,733.44 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to : Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience : Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications : Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills : Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location : Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity : Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding : Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.