Executive Director, Health Professions Education

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Division of Health Professions Education, including defining its mission, staffing model, and governance.
• Develop and implement shared administrative and operational infrastructure to support professional programs.
• Lead strategic planning, program review cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive the development and expansion of academic programs through feasibility analysis and business case development.
• Manage financial models, enrollment forecasting, and budget reallocations in partnership with finance teams.
• Oversee staff performance, professional development, and workforce planning.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with industry and health system partners to ensure long-term program sustainability.

Requirements

• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in academic health sciences or higher education administration.
• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent in education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience in academic program development and implementation.
• Strong financial fluency, including budget modeling and enrollment forecasting.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with academic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree.
• Experience working within an academic medical center or research-intensive institution.
• Familiarity with accreditation and compliance environments relevant to graduate and health professions programs.

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research university located in New York City. The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is dedicated to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care, fostering an environment of innovation and academic leadership.