About the position
The ACGME-I Executive Director performs two major functions. First, the role oversees all aspects of ACGME-I accreditation operations, including managing the work of the Review Committees-International. Second, with oversight of the ACGME-I President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this individual serves as a representative of ACGME-I in matters related to education, pre-accreditation assessments, interdepartmental (ACGME) relations, and other client services. With regard to accreditation operations, the Executive Director guides the flow and execution of work for the Review Committees-International and serves as counselor to Review Committees-International members, program directors, and designated institutional officials on ACGME-I requirements. Accountabilities include: directing the planning, preparation and organization for Review Committees-International meetings; ensuring program and institutional reviews adhere to ACGME-I policies and procedures; ensuring that Review Committee-International decisions and actions receive proper follow-up; managing all communications related to accreditation of Sponsoring Institutions and programs; providing information and guidance to Sponsoring Institutions and programs to assist them in understanding and following the accreditation processes and requirements; and performing additional international accreditation services work to improve ACGME-I operations, the quality of the accreditation process, and its effect on the quality of resident and fellows physicians’ education.
Responsibilities
• Serves as a representative of ACGME-I to the international community, as well as in interdepartmental activities, under the direction of the ACGME-I President and CEO.
• Manages/oversees all aspects of accreditation operations for ACGME-I, including Review Committees-International operations.
• Supervises and mentors other ACGME-I accreditation staff members, including the Associate Executive Director, Project Manager, and Accreditation Administrator.
• Manages, develops, and oversees the educational operations and initiatives of ACGME-I, including application support for clients, faculty development activities, online learning platforms (e.g., ACGME-I’s digital learning platform, Explore), webinars, selected conferences (including the ACGME Annual Educational Conference), and other activities as determined by leadership.
• Manages, develops, and oversees ACGME-I policies and procedures.
• Manages the ACGME-I complaints processes.
• Maintains relationships with and manages queries from ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institutions and programs.
• Overseas/manages processes related to institutional and program requirement development and maintenance, in collaboration with appropriate staff members in the ACGME Accreditation Standards team.
• Oversees communications with ACGME Field Representatives as relevant to ACGME-I operations.
• Oversees the use of ACGME-I accreditation data systems, including ACGME Cloud.
• Participates in ACGME-I Board meetings and other activities, such as strategic planning.
• Learns relevant aspects of the culture and society in areas served by ACGME-I, and maintains a high level of cultural sensitivity and appropriateness in all settings.
• Travels periodically to current and potential ACGME-I clients as directed by the CEO of ACGME-I.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Master’s degree in education, health sciences administration, health care administration, or a relevant field of study.
• Eight to 10 years’ director-level accreditation, graduate medical education, or international education experience, including three years of experience supervising professional staff members in one of these fields/disciplines.
• Evidence of ability to lead change efforts.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to small and large groups in person and online.
• Evidence of a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Basic statistical knowledge.
• Proven interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including the ability to work with physicians, act as a liaison with various groups, and achieve consensus with disparate stakeholders.
• Ability to interact credibly with those involved in graduate medical education.
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Polished verbal and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prepare well-written correspondence appropriate to ACGME-I stakeholders (medical professionals in particular).
• Familiarity with higher education programs, their structure, application, and accreditation.
• Ability to travel and transport personal luggage via air, car, train, and local conveyances is required.
Nice-to-haves
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevanttdiscipline.
• Background and experience in graduate medical education, accreditation, or certification systems; program evaluation; or educational research.
• Previous experience as an Executive Director at the ACGME, or in a similar position at another organization.
Benefits
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401k plan
• wellness benefits