Health Professions Education Supervisor II

Job Description

Job Function Summary

Involves designing, conducting, promoting, evaluating and supporting health professions education programs in compliance with organizational objectives and nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements. Supports learners (including but not limited to faculty, residents, clinical fellows, graduate or undergraduate learners, practicing or licensed professionals) in areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessment and evaluations. Coordinates all activities associated with ongoing administration of health professions education programs.

Generic Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope

Oversees the administration and operations of health profession education programs which may include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation. Develops, prioritizes and implements strategies that improve program quality, processes, and compliance.

Working closely with the Director of Education Programs & Administration, the incumbent provides comprehensive administrative and operational leadership for all clinical programmatic areas within Radiology Education, including medical student education, radiology residency programs, and clinical fellowship programs. The incumbent plays a key role in ensuring that these educational programs are effectively coordinated, appropriately resourced, and administered in alignment with departmental, institutional, and applicable accreditation requirements.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical education programs while supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and administrative processes. This role requires close collaboration with program directors, faculty leadership, trainees, departmental administrators, and institutional partners to address program needs, coordinate priorities, and ensure the timely and effective execution of educational activities.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability. The position requires detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions, policies, and underlying management structure of the department, as well as an understanding of how clinical education programs intersect with broader departmental and institutional operations. The incumbent anticipates operational needs, identifies potential challenges, develops practical solutions, and escalates complex or sensitive matters to leadership as appropriate.

In addition, the incumbent provides oversight for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of systems that support Radiology Education. This includes evaluating existing workflows and administrative systems, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency, and developing processes and tools that strengthen program operations, communication, documentation, reporting, and data management. The incumbent helps ensure that systems are scalable, sustainable, and responsive to evolving programmatic and regulatory requirements.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters, build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and independently move complex projects and initiatives forward.

Department Overview

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The mission of the Department includes patient care, teaching and research. The Department operates across seven sites in San Francisco.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Knowledge of the health professions education industry, administrative analysis and operations research. Knowledge of assigned program requirements and curriculum. - Verbal and written communication skills to explain technical health profession / education concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel. Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of department, organization, HR and university policies and processes. Current knowledge of relevant industry federal, state and local laws and regulations including national accrediting organizations and state and federal licensing and regulatory offices. - Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees on educational techniques. Motivates and inspires staff to improve the health profession education services. - Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner. - Effective communication skills with peers, learners, faculty, and other education program coordinators / managers. - Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process. - In-depth knowledge of educational software and technologies to promote a wide-range of teaching and learning goals. - Proven ability to recruit faculty and integrate learners which requires high-level planning and coordination skills, the ability to think strategically and communicate complex information to multiple stakeholders. - Knowledge of ACGME, OGME, American Board of Radiology (ABR), ERAS, and NRMP policies and processes. Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum five years of experience including three in a lead/supervisory role or equivalent experience / training. Preferred Education - Master's degree in related area preferred. Licenses None listed. Certifications None listed.