Affiliations Coordinator

With oversight and direction from the Director of Credentialing and Affiliations, assist with the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of all affiliation agreements and contracts for LUCOM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Demonstrates an active and consistent commitment to the mission and vision of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM).
Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of all affiliation agreements and contracts between the college and collaborative institutions for the education of student doctors and residents of the COM.
Responsible for issuing the appropriate payments to core sites and affiliates for services provided.
Responsible for providing communication to LUCOM faculty, staff, and students regarding the current status of an affiliation agreement.
Assists with processing policy and procedures changes in LUCOM catalogs and/or handbooks.
Assists the Director of Credentialing and Affiliations with credentialing and appointment processes for full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty and staff.
Assists in the preparation and editing of required reports or documents that are sent to accrediting bodies or other agencies to ensure that they are accurate and meet the requirements of the agency.
Assists the Assistant Director of Clinical Faculty Development with Continuing Medical Education activities, including planning, tracking, and issuance of CME certificates.
Responsible for reconciling p-card expenditures for department purchases.
Participates in meetings and committees as designated.
Represents the COM professionally and advances the medical profession and service to the public provided by the COM.
Other duties as assigned Assistant Director of Clinical Faculty Development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Blackboard.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature.
Knowledge and Skills Detail oriented.
Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate time management skills and organizational skills.
Ability to problem-solve.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, read, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possession of public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations.
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions.
Use of “listen first" communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience effectively advising students.
Passion to ensure both academic success and overall personal wellness.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making needs.
Systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Skilled negotiator, with the ability to positively persuade and influence behaviors.
Exercise time management of self and team members Physical and Sensory Abilities Social perceptiveness, being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.
It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.