Director, Master of Implementation Science Program
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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
05/09/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128850
Position Title
Director, Master of Implementation Science Program
Department this Position Reports to
Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science
Hiring Range Minimum
$93,200
Hiring Range Maximum
$116,400
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
This position is in-person, hybrid or remote eligible
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Remote eligible
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
Develops, implements, and leads management and ongoing continuous improvement of the Geisel School of Medicine’s Master of Implementation Science ( MIS
) online degree program. Works with program faculty, TAs, and staff as well as Dartmouth’s Learning Design and Innovation Office and Geisel’s Office of Educational Affairs and student support teams, to effectively conceptualize, develop, and implement the MIS
program and facilitate successful operation of the program. Serves as a primary contact for the online students, promoting a positive learning experience.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of experience in implementation science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in education program management, preferably online
- Exceptional oral, written, and collaborative communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with a variety of internal and external partners in a range of positions (e.g., faculty, administration, program staff, learning designers)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Zoom
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD
- 7-9 years of experience in implementation science or related field
- Experience and training in implementation science
- Knowledge of curriculum and course content in implementation science educational programs
- Existing professional network of implementation science contacts
- Experience in higher education marketing and communications
- Experience with Canvas or other online learning platforms
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Andrea L Wright
Department Contact Phone Number
Andrea.L.Wright@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jeremiah Brown, PhD, Director, Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead the Geisel School of Medicine’s forthcoming Master of Implementation Science ( MIS
) program. This new, innovative, fully online master’s program is slated to be the first professional implementation science master’s program in the country offered by a medical school. This position provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of in-depth implementation science training and workforce development and contribute meaningfully to this essential and rapidly growing field.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Program Development and Implementation
- Leads planning, development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of all aspects of the online Master of Implementation Science program, including course development and delivery.
- Ensures timely and thorough completion of all program deliverables during ongoing cycles of program development, revision, and delivery, effectively collaborating with leadership, faculty, staff, and partners.
- Determines metrics of success and core elements of the program, communicates these across program stakeholders, and monitors applicable requirements to ensure compliance.
- Provides direction, support, and collaboration with course leaders to design and implement curriculum within the courses.
- Communicates effectively with students, faculty, and staff using a variety of mechanisms to ensure information is well delivered and received.
- Independently takes action or refers students to appropriate sources to meet their individual needs.
- Collaborates with student life (e.g., academic advising, career services, well-being), admissions and marketing, and registrar offices, to ensure that centralized systems meet the needs of the students and program.
- Independently manages planning, organizing, and implementing program-specific student events such as onboarding new students, orientation, and poster sessions, ensuring smooth execution of administrative processes.
- Collaborates with the leadership across the organization in the development and execution of policies and procedures related to MIS program.
- Develops and implements strategies to cultivate cohort cohesion and community among online students, fostering engagement from the application through to the alumni stage.
Percentage Of Time
80%
Description
Management and Communication
- Leads recruitment and retention activities for course TAs and staff and works with faculty to promote continuous development of knowledge and skills related to online education.
- Promotes and disseminates information about the Master of Implementation Science program virtually and in person at local, regional, national, and international forums.
- Develops and manages program budget in collaboration with program leadership and finance team, conducting on-going monitoring and ensuring accuracy of projections.
Percentage Of Time
20%
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