Associate Director of Academy and Outreach - Quality and Patient Safety initiative (QPSi)
Associate Director of Academy and Outreach - Quality and Patient Safety initiative (QPSi)
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$ 115000 - 130000
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Associate Director of Education/Training Programs
Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or a bachelors degree in appropriate areas of specialization and six years of experience.
The University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking an Associate Director for the Academy and Outreach program within the Quality and Patient Safety initiative (QPSi). This leadership position will oversee the strategy development and execution of educational programming workforce development tools and internal and external outreach and communications for the QPSi.
The Associate Director will be responsible for the successful implementation of the QPSi Academya signature training platform offering foundational and advanced educational resources in quality improvement patient safety healthcare delivery and applications of artificial intelligenceas well as QPSis strategic outreach functions.
This position serves as a key member of the QPSi leadership team and will work in partnership with faculty clinicians communications professionals instructional designers and other stakeholders to ensure that QPSis messaging and educational programs reflect its strategic priorities. The Associate Director will guide a team responsible for website development content creation course coordination visual asset development and promotional strategy helping to enhance the visibility utility and reach of QPSi education and outreach efforts.
About This Role:
Education and Workforce Development Program Management
- Lead the strategic development implementation and evaluation of the QPSi educational and outreach efforts ensuring alignment with QPSis mission to advance quality safety and innovation across the healthcare system to make a state-wide impact.
- Partner with subject matter experts including faculty and clinicians in collaboration with the Office of E-learning Technology and Communication in the College of Education and the Office of Continuing Medical Education in the College of Medicine to guide the design and delivery of Academy courses micro-learning opportunities and workforce development tools.
- Oversee the development and implementation of assessments and feedback mechanisms to inform learning objectives course materials (both asynchronous and synchronous content) and other innovative educational resources.
- Guide the integration of Academy resources with other QPSi programs (e.g. Artificial Intelligence for Quality Improvement (AI/QI) Program) ensuring cohesive development and sustainability.
Strategic Communications Oversight
- Oversee the planning and execution of QPSis outreach strategy across a variety of communication platforms (e.g. digital web and print platforms).
- Guide creation of written content and visual assets (e.g. newsletters internal reports infographics promotional materials) to highlight QPSi programs achievements and opportunities.
- Supervise management and content strategy of the QPSi website ensuring alignment with university branding accessibility standards and communication goals.
- Coordinate closely with the College of Medicine and UF Health Communications teams to support institution-wide visibility and consistency of QPSi messaging.
- Lead development of outreach and communication tools to support stakeholder engagement awareness and recruitment for QPSi initiatives.
Program Operations and Team Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and staffing of the Academy and Outreach team providing mentorship feedback and strategic direction.
- Establish workflows project plans and timelines to guide program implementation and content development.
- Oversee hiring training and performance evaluation of team members.
- Foster a team culture of innovation collaboration and excellence in communication and education design.
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
- Represent the QPSi Academy and Outreach team in cross-functional meetings advisory groups and institutional partnerships.
- Collaborate with faculty staff health system and university leaders and numerous other stakeholders to identify training needs and communication opportunities.
- Lead and contribute to the development of presentations annual reports and impact assessments and summaries to demonstrate progress and outcomes of QPSi programming.
- Support grant writing and funding proposals related to workforce development and communication activities.
About COMs Quality and Patient Safety Initiative (QPSi):
The UF College of Medicines Quality and Patient Safety Initiative (QPSi) is dedicated to enhancing patient care quality and safety through innovative research education and collaboration. This initiative focuses on implementing evidence-based practices advancing patient safety initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the College of Medicine.
QPSis mission is to drive excellence in healthcare delivery by integrating clinical expertise data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology. The initiative engages healthcare professionals students and stakeholders in efforts to elevate patient care standards and outcomes.
For more information about the Quality and Patient Safety Initiative visit UF College of Medicines QPSi
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages:(includes over 10 paid holidays as well as paid family sick and vacation leave)
- Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs leadership development LinkedIn Learning and more
- Tuition Assistancethrough theUF Employee Education Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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$115000 - $130000 Annually
Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or a bachelors degree in appropriate areas of specialization and six years of experience.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Ph.D. in Education Instructional Design Communication Health Administration or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in program management instructional design strategic communication or a related rolepreferably in an academic health or higher education setting.
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing educational or training programs for adult learners with knowledge of best practices in online and hybrid learning.
- Familiarity with health care quality improvement patient safety and clinical operations or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and translate complex health-related content.
- Proficiency in web content management systems (e.g. WordPress TerminalFour) and learning management systems (e.g. CloudCME or Canvas).
- Experience leading the development of digital and visual assets including presentations infographics and branded materials using tools such as Canva Adobe Creative Suite or PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated experience creating program implementation and communication strategies that align with organizational goals and evaluating their effectiveness.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities across teams.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor staff build collaborative teams and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Excellent written visual and verbal communication skills with experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences including clinicians faculty leadership and external stakeholders.
- High level of interpersonal skills and professionalism with the ability to work effectively with faculty administrators staff and external partners.
To be considered please upload the following documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
