Exec Director, International Accreditation

ACGME•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

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.

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 relevant discipline.
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.

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.