Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist - Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Academic Affairs

Job Summary

The Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, improvement, and coordination of the engineering components of the Carle Illinois curriculum to respond to ever evolving technology and innovation and in alignment with the mission, vision, values of the college. This position involves working with a wide variety of faculty to help plan, develop, test, and deploy course offerings throughout the calendar year. The Engineering and Innovation Support Specialist will report to the Engineering and Innovation Curriculum Specialist.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and execution of engineering curricular content housed within the college.
  
  
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Innovation Curriculum Specialist, course/clerkship directors, Engineering and Innovation Thread Director, Academic Affairs leadership, and course faculty to design and deliver curricular content, instructional sessions, and assessment of engineering and innovation content to meet the needs of the medical educational program.
  • Provide additional support for all engineering and innovation content delivery.
  • Provide additional guidance as needed to faculty, staff, and medical students regarding all aspects of resource utilization including training and use of complex and highly specialized equipment and protocols.
  • Assist in coordination with Simulation Center leadership and staff for engineering and innovation activities that include simulation.
  • Review and enter medical student scores and final approved grades on the learning management system for the monitoring of student progress to inform individual and group educational outcomes.
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  Provide administrative support for Capstone, Data Science, and IDEA (Innovation, Design and Engineering Analysis) Project courses for students.
  
  
  • Assist faculty members running Capstone, Data Science, and IDEA project courses in supporting an interdisciplinary team of students and professionals to develop and deliver engineering and innovative solutions to clinical and healthcare challenges. This includes ordering supplies, posting medical student/faculty assignments, and entering information into the learning management system.
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  Additional Responsibilities
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
  • Participate in appropriate national organizations to keep abreast of new concepts to provide optimal and continually updated technologies and services that support the needs of Carle Illinois College of Medicine
  • Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine
  • Champion positive inter-professional relationships bridging the college’s private/public organization and missions.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field. Degrees in fields including education, health care, or similar areas are acceptable.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a professional setting. Experience obtained while working towards a master’s degree may be considered, if relevant and progressive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to multitask.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to handle the highest standards regarding confidentiality of all student and curriculum related information.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/2/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on June 2, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Charisse Coleman, cjones1@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1016825
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu