Operational Excellence Analyst

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Office of Strategy and Transformation NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Operational Excellence Analyst who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply. Starting Salary: $62,167 Benefits & Perks Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year Additional Benefits Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151) Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance Summary Serves as a University expert in the application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement methodology and promoting operational excellence. In support of the Lean Six Sigma certification program curricula, serves as an instructor, mentor, trainer, consultant and curriculum content developer at a level commensurate with LSS certification level. Collaborates with colleagues in Strategic Planning, Executive Education, Office of the President, University at large, and affiliated professional learners/colleagues. Principal Functional Responsibilities Curriculum, Instruction, and Mentoring: Provide instruction and project mentorship to University workforce learners in LSS program. Provide instruction and project mentorship to external health care professional learners in the Executive Education Lean Six Sigma (LSS) curricula for health care and/or higher education operations. Contribute to LSS curricula content development and design for both asynchronous and synchronous learning environments. Contribute to the content development and delivery of the Employee Empowered Excellence program. Includes professional development training in topics such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and other areas of workforce development need. Operational Excellence and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Provide consultation for University projects by implementing operational excellence, strategic planning, CQI principles and practices. Lead and/or mentor internal University LSS process improvement projects. Communication and Administration: Act as a department liaison and consultant to university services/departments. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or commensurate project management experience Experience in operational excellence or quality improvement in healthcare or educational setting, or commensurate experience Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Teaching experience with adult professional learners #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)