Position Description

A critical member of the school’s administration, the Director partners closely with senior academic and administrative deans and directors, including, but not limited to the deans with oversight of medical education, academic and faculty affairs, and school administration. The position provides opportunities to lead and contribute to initiatives related to the MD program, Harvard-affiliated hospitals, institutional governance and planning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, faculty affairs, and administrative and educational resources.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of directing complex, high-profile, multi- stakeholder projects; providing strategic insight into and tactical direction related to meeting compliance frameworks; establishing and sustaining CQI processes; and creating a positive and inclusive work environment, with high standards of excellence. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys problem-solving, approaches relationship-building with a learning mindset, and is goal-oriented.

Specifically, the Director:

• Leads IPP’s accreditation and CQI team, which involves collaboratively setting and executing on long- and short-term team goals, managing assigned project manager(s), project coordinator(s), external consultants, and related resources, and serving as a key thought-partner with the Executive Director on overall IPP team matters.
• Sets strategic and tactical direction for accreditation-related projects and processes to drive quality improvement and mitigate LCME compliance risk.
• Oversees the effectiveness and execution of school’s CQI plan, directing the collection, assessment, and synthesis of pertinent data; will have independence and responsibility for facilitating priority initiatives that drive innovative approaches to meet QI goals.
• Partners with the school’s Faculty Accreditation Lead to prepare for cyclical accreditation survey visits, including designing and staffing the self-study process, and drafting formal reports to the LCME as required.
• Maintains expertise in evolving accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance is documented and processed in accordance with established timelines and policy; develops and delivers training or briefing materials; and serves on various educational and other school governance committees, providing internal consulting on LCME/CQI-related matters as they arise.
• Ensures timely submission of data requests from the University to the Medical School in support of regional accreditation processes.
• Contributes to other IPP projects and initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience in administration, project direction or related experience, preferably in higher education, hospital, or closely related setting.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

 

Additional Information

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/. 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.