Executive Director of Experiential Learning

Executive Director of Experiential Learning About the Company Mission-led university advancing top-notch healthcare practices Industry Higher Education Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 1971 Employees 5001-10,000 Categories Education Higher Education Cultural Medical Schools Medicine Museums & Art Galleries Specialties academic medical center education healthcare and medicine About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Experiential Learning to join its dynamic academic health center. The successful candidate will be a pivotal leader in simulation and experiential learning, responsible for the overall quality, strategy, and implementation of these programs across multiple learning sites. This role involves providing strategic leadership for experiential learning within undergraduate and graduate programs, overseeing operational and administrative functions, and ensuring the financial accountability of the experiential learning budget. The Executive Director will also be involved in student support, operations, and university, campus, and community relations, and will be expected to lead simulation-based research to demonstrate the impact of simulation on practice and patient outcomes. Applicants for the Executive Director position must have a graduate degree in nursing and a terminal degree in a related field, with a current registered nurse license for the State of Oklahoma. A minimum of 2 years' of clinical practice experience, 2 years' of teaching experience in a school or college of nursing, and 2 years' of experience in healthcare simulation leadership are required. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to integrating the clinical mission in the academy, proven leadership skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships in a collaborative environment. Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator is essential, and a record of scholarship and extramural funding is preferred. The role demands a flexible individual capable of responding to multiple demands and exercising professional judgment in academic affairs. Hiring Manager Title Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration Non-Profit Management