University of Washington · 9 hours ago
OHCE Assistant Director, Learning Environment
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$82K/yr - $123K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington's Office of Healthcare Equity is seeking an Assistant Director for Learning Environment Programs. This leadership role focuses on strategic development and operational excellence of programs aimed at fostering healthcare leaders and advancing health equity.
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Responsibilities
Provides clear strategic direction for the entire learning environment program portfolio, ensuring all activities are purposefully aligned with OHCE's mission and vision
Serves as a key thought partner to Faculty leaders, contributing to the overall strategic planning, vision setting, and long-range goals for OHCE's learning environment initiatives
With faculty support, oversees the comprehensive planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of all learning environment programs, including but not limited to: WIHSE Programs: Doctor for a Day, UDOC, BRIGHT-UP, SHPEP, SHPEPLE. OHCE Medical Student Pathways: Black Health Justice Pathway, Indian Health Pathway, Latinx Health Pathway, LGBTQ Health Pathway, Community-Focused Urban Scholars Program (CUSP), and OHCE Elective Courses
Guides the development and integration of innovative curriculum components and pedagogical approaches across the entire learning environment portfolio, fostering a creative and adaptive environment for program design and delivery
Cultivates and strengthens high-level strategic partnerships with key community organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to expand OHCE's reach and impact
Directly supervises, mentors, and conducts performance evaluations for the WIHSE Program Manager, Pathways Program Manager, Research Analyst, and multiple student assistant positions
Leads by example, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment, and holding direct reports accountable for performance and behavioral standards
Ensures the team has the necessary tools, training, and knowledge to effectively apply the principles of equity in their daily work
Facilitates professional development opportunities for direct reports, supporting their growth and expertise within their roles
Actively participates in program execution and delivery, 'rolling up sleeves' to support the team with hands-on tasks as needed, especially during peak periods or in resource-constrained environments
Provides oversight to establish and maintain standards of operational excellence across the program portfolio, ensuring all programs operate efficiently and sustainably
Manages high-level budget allocation and resource deployment across the program portfolio, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic investment
Delegates responsibilities effectively, empowering team members while providing strategic guidance and support
Guides teams to solve complex problems by framing the issue, adapting approaches as needed, and ensuring decisions are data-informed
Oversees the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the program portfolio, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to policies
Effectively navigates high-stakes communication with senior leadership, faculty, key university stakeholders, and external partners, representing OHCE's learning environment initiatives
Articulates a clear and compelling vision for their team and the program portfolio, influencing decision-makers and garnering support
Develops and delivers high-level presentations, comprehensive evaluation reports, and compelling proposals to executive leadership, university committees, grant funders, and prospective donors, effectively articulating program strategy, progress, and impact
Oversees the creation and dissemination of strategic marketing and communication materials for the entire learning environment portfolio, including those for fundraising and advocacy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, or a related leadership role, with a proven track record of successfully leading and overseeing complex initiatives and portfolios
Demonstrated experience in providing clear strategic direction for a team or portfolio, ensuring activities are aligned with organizational mission and vision
Proven ability to provide high-level oversight to establish and maintain standards of operational excellence
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and effectively navigate high-stakes communication
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with experience guiding teams to solve complex problems by framing issues and ensuring data-informed decisions
Proficiency with project management software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual collaboration platforms
Deep commitment to and demonstrated experience in embedding equity as a core component of program strategy and resource allocation, ensuring teams apply these principles effectively
Experience with curriculum development, educational program design, or fostering creative learning environments at a strategic level
Preferred
Master's or Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in a relevant field (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA, M.Ed.)
Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development
Ten (10) or more years of experience in program leadership within a higher education, academic medical center, or non-profit environment focused on health equity, workforce development, or community engagement
Extensive experience with grant writing, grant management, and securing significant external funding for large-scale programs
Experience managing research or data analytics staff
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high-level strategic partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Experience in a thought leadership role, influencing organizational strategy and policy
Familiarity with UW Medicine and/or University of Washington systems and structures
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
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2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
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