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Program Director

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 12, 2025
Program Director Program Director Hiring Department: Medical Education Location: Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035750 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:00a-5p Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 7/25/25 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $31.25 - 40.87 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Program Director position oversees the programmatic development and operations of the Standardized Patient Program and Simulation Program at University of Illinois Health Sciences Education Campus. This includes: development and recruitment of staff and standardized patients, training and development of same, planning of programs, budget/finances, business development, and center accreditation. This position will have primary responsibility of the Standardized Patient Program and Simulation Program for the College of Medicine in Rockford, its affiliated residency programs, and collaborates with programs which share the Health Sciences Education campus. Duties & Responsibilities Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Simulation and Standardized Patient Program in the College of Medicine Rockford. Collaborates with comparable staff and faculty at the Peoria and Chicago campuses to ensure comparability of assessments and events for curriculum. Assists in the creation, interpretation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures of the standardized patient and simulation programs. Provides primary support to the Assistant Dean of Medical Education & Evaluation in the operations and development of the standardized patient and simulation programs at UICOM Rockford. Must be able to assume full direction administration and operational matters of the standardized patient and simulation programs in the absence of the Assistant Dean. Assists in the development and testing of innovative Human- based simulation approaches along with the Associate Director of Simulation, Medical Education Program Specialist for Standardized Patient and Simulation, and Clinical Faculty. Leads the development and implementation of simulation programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. Develops new clients, project proposals and staffing requirements. Leads the recruitment, orientation, and evaluation of employees related to the simulation and standardized patient program at UICOM Rockford. Manages personnel and organizational needs for these programs. Manages and oversees the work of the Medical Education Program Specialist for Standardized Patient and Simulation programs to oversee the coordination and scheduling of events. Ensures training of Standardized Patients meets the standards and policies of the program, campus, and university. Sets the goals, objectives, and policies/procedures necessary for comprehensive SP training and evaluation and simulation programs. Prepares and manages project budgets and financial reports as needed. Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required. Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization: Education and training, and/or must be in an education, science or medical related field. Work experience must involve medical education, simulation, or clinical skills training to learners. Must have at least 1 year experience working clinically (e.g. EMT/Paramedic, Physician Assistance, Nursing, Physician) The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 - $85,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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