UCM Office of Medical Education's Foundational Sciences Curriculum Manager (Hybrid)

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $92,300. - $175,700.  The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $107,000. - $132,000.

The initial applicant review date will be on or around February 20, 2024. Posting may close any time after that.

Work Modality: Hybrid

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billion public-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

The university’s mission of educational excellence and rigorous inquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley, California and the world. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical education program.

The course of UC Merced’s evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.

The UCM Office of Medical Education's Foundational Sciences Curriculum Manager oversees program administration and development, as well as provides supervision and guidance to program staff. The incumbent manages the Foundational Sciences and Foundations 1 curriculum and education programs through organizing and delegating to team to design, conduct, and evaluate teaching and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessment and evaluations. Incumbent receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. They exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. 

The Foundational Science curriculum is characterized as the enduring sciences that have long been core to the physician curriculum (e.g., anatomy, biochemistry, epidemiology, pathology, physiology, psychology, etc.) and the emerging sciences (e.g., clinical informatics, change management, continuous quality improvement, metacognition, public and global health, systems engineering) that have more recently been recognized to be crucial for the care of patients within complex health care systems and advances in the health of populations, all upon the background of the breath-taking rate of increase in information and digital technology. 

The Foundational Sciences Curriculum Manager will support faculty and manage a staff team in the development and implementation of the curriculum, which consists of 9 elemental blocks, including Ground School, Airways Blood and Circulation, Health and the Individual, Regulation, Health and Society, Pathogens and Host Defenses, Life Stages, Brain Movement and Behavior, and Diagnostic Reasoning.  In addition to managing the day-to-day operations, the Manager recommends changes to the Office of Medical Education's policies and practices, identifies risks responding accordingly, and provides priority setting and workflow analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees daily operations of a health profession education program including execution of teaching activities and development of core competencies and curriculum to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective collaborations. Provides oversight in the execution of daily program activities. Identifies resources and / or administrative processes needed for effective program operations. Implements operational changes and monitors effectiveness. 

Manages and oversees the administrative operations of the Office of Medical Education ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations. 

Manages the OME staff and curriculum coordinators to achieve program objectives through defining individual goals and reviewing work that meets quality and timeline requirements. 

Advises and trains employees on supporting learners and resolving program administrative issues for Foundations 1 courses. Meets regularly with staff coordinators and faculty leadership to ensure course planning deadlines are met and program scheduling components are successful. 

Provides guidance to staff and leadership for courses, including development of core program competencies, educational activities, and student assessments. 

Determines the logistical feasibility of new curriculum content including competencies and skills. 

Streamlines processes and operationalizes the support infrastructure for faculty and learners. 

Provides guidance to course faculty and coordinators on course development, including creation of course objective and learning activities. 

Guides coordinators and faculty for courses in development and implementation of standardization efforts, policies and streamlined processes. 

Shares critical educational standards and core curricular concepts with leadership team to ensure cohesion and to maximize the learner experience.   

Develops and implements program communication and marketing strategy.   

Consults with program coordinators and faculty to provide advising services and as necessary. 

Participates in the development of student assessment and program evaluation metrics to monitor program performance. Analyzes and interprets data, generates statistical reports and prepares program progress reports.  

Oversees assessment of students including evaluations and exams.   

Oversees evaluations of program curriculum and faculty. 

Analyzes data on learner assessment and program evaluation results to identify issues. 

Analyzes assessment data for key themes and trends across courses and programs. Supports frequent formative assessment methods through design and implementation. 

Proposes improvements based on insights gained from evaluations.   

Advises on student remediation and accommodation plans.   

Monitors learner remediation and advising.    

Coordinates operational planning including space, equipment, IT needs and other resources to meet program needs.

Works with campus units to coordinate space needs.   

Works with IT to plan and implement educational technologies to improve teaching and learning effectiveness of the health professions education program. 

Recommends technology solutions for program curriculum, assessment and evaluation and ensures systems developed are strategically designed and integrated into organization-wide needs. 

Partners with the data and technology teams to develop systems to support Foundations 1 coursework and improve workflows for students, staff, and faculty. 

Serves as point of contact with internal and external constituencies on operational matters.  

Serves as a resource for course leads, program directors, department chairs, learners, academic personnel, leadership and faculty, contractors, and department administration for any program-related questions or issues. 

Actively participates in organization-wide committees to help develop strategic plans for high-level changes affecting learners. 

Regularly advises the Foundational Science course leadership, UCSF governance committees, UCSF Associate Dean of Curriculum, and UCSF Associate Dean of Assessment on key issues related to both faculty and learner experience in Foundations 1 at UC Merced. 

Monitors budgets and expenses and ensures the effective use of funds.  

Collaborates with university departments, programs, and community organizations to coordinate resources and enhance programs. 

Manages fiscal, material, and human resources within budget. 

Recommends fee structures where appropriate; approves course-related charges, and monitors budgets. 

Analyzes and prepares variance analyses of budgeted resources and investigates discrepancies. 

Recommends changes in staffing, executes recruiting and onboarding, verifying new hires meet standards. Updates job descriptions to maintain accuracy. Conducts performance evaluations and defines development goals.  

Reviews applications, interviews candidates, selects or recommends individuals for hire, and coordinates staff orientation.   

Manages staff team, trains new coordinators, and provides ongoing guidance to team. 

Provides professional development opportunities and promotes professional growth and advancement for staff. 

Provides mentorship to emerging and new leaders to smooth the transition from coordinator roles to formal leadership roles.   

Identifies opportunities for staff to contribute to larger Medical Education initiatives and projects as well as take leadership roles within the team. 

Coordinates community engagement events and manages seminars, conferences and site visits.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in health education, administration or related area (required);
• Doctorate degree from an accredited university in a related area, or equivalent experience (required); 
• Three years of directly related, progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education/training/experience.     

Critical Experience and Competencies: 

• Broad knowledge of health professions education industry, including educational concepts, curriculum, and competencies of a specific health profession. 
• Broad knowledge of campus, medical center, HR and university policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations including national accrediting organizations and state and federal licensing and regulatory offices. 
• Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. 
• Ability to organize program operations and sites in an efficient and effective manner through improving health professions education program processes, procedures, and systems.          
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, learners, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff. 
• Ability to collaborate within and across health professions to integrate / coordinate program activities and resolve problems. 
• Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Demonstrates good problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems.       
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups. Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel. 
• In-depth knowledge of educational software and technologies to promote a wide range of teaching and learning goals. 
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and policies. 
• Knowledge of financial principles and budget practices. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development as well as grant proposal development and administration. 
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and students in an academic or research setting.        

Background check and fingerprinting may be required.

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy . UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.  

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy .  All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.  For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment. 

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace.  Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu .

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an  Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland  Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows:

Step 5 of 7       Referrals                         

How did you hear about the job?          (select) “other”

Additional information?                         (select) “other”

Specific Referral Source?                     (write in) first and last name of referring employee 

Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility.