Executive Director of the Belmont Center for Interprofessional Engagement and Simulation

Executive Director of the Belmont Center for Interprofessional Engagement and Simulation The Belmont Center for Interprofessional Engagement and Simulation is seeking an Executive Director to lead a high‑performing team that delivers state‑of‑the‑art, interprofessional simulation‑based learning experiences across multiple disciplines. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee program development, and cultivate internal and external partnerships in collaboration with university and community stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives, this role ensures alignment with institutional priorities and advances educational innovation and interdisciplinary engagement. Employment Type Staff Internal Job Category Exempt (Staff) – Full‑Time Department Office of Vice President Research/Strategic Initiatives Hours 37.5 per week Primary Duties and Responsibilities This position serves as the Executive Director of the Belmont Center for Interprofessional Engagement and Simulation, providing strategic leadership and oversight for a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering state‑of‑the‑art, interprofessional simulation‑based learning experiences for learners across multiple disciplines. Report directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives, and collaborate with university and community stakeholders to lead and support strategic initiatives focused on simulation, educational innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement. Define and direct the strategic vision and mission guiding BUCIES, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and health sciences education needs. Communicate the vision clearly to senior leadership, affiliated colleges, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide leadership for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of simulation and simulation leadership courses serving undergraduate and graduate health professionals. Ensure educational offerings meet accreditation standards, emerging practice needs, and learner outcomes. Cultivate and manage collaborative relationships with internal units and external partners including regional health care systems, multidisciplinary academic programs, and equipment and service vendors. Represent the Center in professional, clinical, and academic settings to advance partnerships, visibility, and strategic opportunities. Provide leadership and recommendations related to hiring, onboarding, professional development, performance management, compensation, promotion, discipline, and separation of Center personnel. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and compliant work environment consistent with university policies and values. Ensure Center compliance with applicable accreditation, regulatory, and safety requirements through appropriate oversight and reporting. Direct the Center budget including planning, monitoring expenditures, resource allocation, revenue generation, and long‑range financial sustainability planning. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Required Qualifications Core Values Form diverse leaders of character; Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. Skills and Abilities Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations. Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project. Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives. Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to respond to high‑pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Required Education Master’s degree in a relevant field is required. Terminal degree in a clinical, educational, or scientific field preferred. Required Experience 10‑15 years of clinical, educational, and/or scientific experience is required. More than 15 years experience is preferred. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E‑Verify. 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