PROGRAM DIRECTOR III

PROGRAM DIRECTOR III

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities\:
The Director of Medical Education and Student Services (Program Director III) serves as the senior academic administrator for the Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, reporting to the Regional Dean. This position provides leadership and oversight for medical education programs, student services, clinical education operations, and related administrative functions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities\:

• Directing medical student services, academic advising, and student support programs.
• Supervising educational staff and clerkship coordinators supporting clinical clerkships and electives.
• Overseeing clinical education operations, accreditation activities, assessment processes, policy compliance, and NBME examination administration.
• Supporting recruitment, development, and retention of community physician preceptors and maintaining relationships with healthcare partners.
• Managing educational programs including simulation-based learning, continuing medical education activities, and special academic projects.
• Consulting on rural medicine initiatives and supporting educational programs that advance the rural physician workforce.
• Advising students on academic progress, career planning, residency preparation, and graduation requirements.
• Collaborating with School of Medicine leadership, faculty, healthcare organizations, and affiliated institutions to ensure excellence in medical education.
• Managing educational budgets, resources, and program funding in support of the campus mission.
• Managing the Medical Student Travel Award program for MS3 and MS4 students, coordinating funding from multiple sources to support students' scholarly and professional development.
• A key liaison between the Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, affiliated healthcare organizations, faculty, and students, ensuring a high-quality educational experience and successful student outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range\: $73,945 – $120,165