Auburn

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Program Director for Academic Affairs plans, directs, and oversees Anesthesiologist Assistant student academic affairs and activities, ensuring they meet the Program and University’s mission, goals, and objectives. Assist in coordinating the academic and clinical education of the Anesthesiologist Assistant students with the goal of educating students to act as competent entry level anesthesia providers and as professional members of the health care industry.  Assist the Program Director in providing leadership and direction for the Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program.  Responsible for coordination of the didactic components of the Program curriculum.

Salary:  

$148,000 - $196,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon contracted job duties, previous experience, education, and skill set)

Required Qualifications: 
The ability to orally communicate effectively with others, with or without the use of an interpreter is necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aides or services is required. The ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels is required for the position. Problem-solving ability and extensive knowledge regarding all phases of basic science and clinical education is required. The ability to evaluate program applicants, support systems, student and faculty is required.  Knowledge of academic and clinical curriculum design, accreditation standards and applicable strategic planning models is necessary.  Good interpersonal skills are required into order to interact well with the patients, physicians, student anesthetists, residents, and other personnel. Proficient adult training skills are necessary. Proficient computer skills and familiarity with word-processing and spreadsheet software is required.

Education: An Anesthesiologist Assistant having completed a CAAHEP-accredited AA educational program and who possesses an unincumbered certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, administrative and organizational capabilities required.

Other skills important to this position: 
•    Must have demonstrated evidence of development, management, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
•    Strong team player
•    Demonstrated capacity to render independent judgment and take responsibility for initiating and coordinating activities in support of recruitment and admissions required.  
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.  
•    Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and basic website management and email required. 
•    Some travel required (approximately 10% of time)
•    Requires excellent work and attendance record.
•    Commitment to company values

Although not essential, preferences may be given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:  Teaching experience in institution of higher education.  

Job Summary:   

The Application Services Specialist is responsible for working with the Director for Application Services in the initial application processing for VCOM Campuses including reviewing and selecting candidates for secondary applications based on established criterion, coding students, recalculating GPAs, downloading information, and creating reports. 

The Application Services Specialist will also work for the Associate Dean for Student Affairs (and secondarily for the Director of Admissions) to participate in applicant telephone follow-up and interview scheduling and activities.  The Application Services Specialist will also be responsible to travel and conduct recruitment events for the VCOM-Auburn campus in state and in bordering states as requested by the Associate Dean and the Director of Admissions and the Vice President of Recruitment for other states.  

As the Application Specialist will work with the Student Services team to support student groups, student events on campus, and have periodic contact with prospective and current students and participating in the conduct of student events; the position is considered full time with the majority of duties to be provided on campus or in recruitment travel.  

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon previous experience, education, and skill set)

Required Qualifications: 
Education:  Bachelor’s degree desired, some office work experience required 
Licensure or certification:  N/A
Experience: 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    The ability to interact with and communicate with a variety of people at different levels
•    The ability to maintain a positive and fresh approach and attitude
•    The ability to be flexible and to be able to problem solve quickly and accurately
•    Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software

Skills required for this position include:
•    Good driving record
•    Excellent telephone and general communications skills
•    Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
•    Strong team player
•    Commitment to VCOM’s values
•    Ability to manage confidential information
•    Computer proficiency 
•    Must be eligible to be certified as a Notary Public

Preferences are given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:  
•    Office experience working with transcripts, grades or in a general higher education environment
•    Experience working with students or the public
•    Strong presentation skills

Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
 

Job Summary:  
The Director for Communications, Marketing, Website and Publications will assist the Vice President of Communications with communications and marketing projects including public relations, publications, web content and social media, and advertising. This is a hands-on position in a small team. The candidate must demonstrate experience in writing effective news releases and working with the media, engaging social media, and effective, engaging written communications in publications. The candidate is required to be the digital photographer/editor, have graphic design skills for marketing and advertising work using the Adobe Creative Suite package and be able to work under tight deadlines. This position requires an outgoing, dynamic personality and team attitude to work with many different divisions and individuals across the campus and with other Communications team members across all College locations.
 

Salary Range:  $60,000 - $65,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon previous experience, education, and skill set)

Required Qualifications: 

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree –A bachelor's degree in communications, media, or a related field is required.

• Licensure or certification: none
• Portfolio: Along with your resume, please submit a hyperlink to an online web portfolio or send PDFs of portfolio items including writing samples, photography, creative, and links or list of websites, blogs or social media sites you have created or managed. Although writing or print samples can presented in a traditional portfolio book at the interview, electronic samples prior to interview are preferred.

Skills required for this position include:

•    Must have minimum of 6-8 years of demonstrated professional experience in communications, writing and editing, design and web/social media. 
•    Experience managing and curating content for multiple social media accounts.
•    Strong editing and proofreading skills.
•    Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud applications (InDesign, PhotoShop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, and Premiere Pro.
•    Skills with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel are also required. 
•    Experience with digital photography, use of videography and related equipment
•    Experience in website content management.
•    Team players who are committed to their careers, and maintaining ongoing relationships with administration, co-workers and students.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
•    Ability to multi-task, and strong project management skills are highly valued. 
The individual must be highly organized, detailed-oriented and utilize excellent time management skills.
•    Commitment to company values

Preferences may be given to candidates who have worked in an academic environment or healthcare industry; experience in obtaining quotes and bids for print and promotional materials; community involvement.
 

Job Summary:

The position provides the oversight of the Simulation and Technology Center’s Standardized Patient program and laboratories and the implementation of the educational programs utilizing the technology within the Center for medical student resident, allied health and physician  education.

The position requires administrative and technical expertise in collaberation with the Chair of Family Medicine and the Associate Dean of Simulation and Educational Technology.

The positions prime directive is to functionalize the SP program currculum with goal of improving  measurable participant outcomes. All SP curricuum will have predefined measurable metrics to support the educational return on resource allocation.

The position requires continued participation in educational programs to assure both support and understanding of the skills required to maintain expertise in an evolving standardized patient education in healthcare and to improve the clinical skills of all learners.

The position is a part of an innovative team led by the Associate Dean for Simulation and Technology.

Salary Range:  $78,000 - $85,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon previous experience, education, and skill set.)

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required with a Master’s level preferred.

• Licensure or certification: N/A
• Experience:
• Education and experience in the medical field as a Registered Nurse or Bachelors level Paramedic with experience in the clinical setting

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
  

  • Capabilities to perform video/audio/photo editing
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Certication by SSH - CHSE and CHSE-A
  • Proficiency in EMS Simulation. (Assessed by the position holders’ skills in managing a complete clinical skills curricular build, delivery, and outcomes assessment.)
  • Proficiency in the Learning Management System Canvas. (Assessed by the position holder’s skills in managing a complete clinical skills curricular build, delivery, and outcomes assessment.)

Skills required for this position include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Excellent presentation of self as a professional including dress, confidential behaviors, and serving as a positive face for the College
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Must be highly organized and maintain organization in a busy and often chaotic environment.

Preferences are given to candidates who have worked in academic environments.

Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is a required function of the job.