The following describes the various aspects of the designated job. Some or all of these aspects may be changed over time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of the ACGME. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (US) on a full-time basis. The ACGME will not provide employment sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B Visa or other US employment authorization). Title: Senior Director, Accreditation and Recognition Department: Department of Accreditation, Recognition and Field Activities Reports To: Chief Accreditation and Recognition Officer Work Schedule: Full Time Job Summary: The Senior Director for Accreditation and Recognition serves to support the department’s activities for performance, strategic planning, process and quality improvement, efficiency, project and data management, and the financial budget. The Senior Director, in partnership with senior leadership, establishes, guides, and manages administrative aspects of the Accreditation and Recognition functions. This executive works with the Chief of Accreditation and Recognition, Senior Vice Presidents for Accreditation and Field Activities, Executive Directors of Accreditation and Recognition, and department staff in their efforts related to strategic planning, operations, finance, data management, performance metrics, process redesign and quality improvement. The Senior Director will provide day-to-day support in areas related to ACGME accreditation and recognition and in areas of organizational management not associated with accreditation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Leads operations, administration, and finance processes for the Department of Accreditation, Recognition and Field Activities. Assists the Chief of Accreditation and Recognition, Senior Vice Presidents, Executive Directors and their staff engaged in hires, supervision and professional development, and managing workload and workflow. Responsible for the facilitation of the structure, staff performance and assessment, classification, promotion, and staff compensation. Facilitates and supervises the development, revision, and implementation of administrative and operational policies and procedures within the Department in support of the accreditation process and the office operations budget. Creates and manages financial processes and systems within budget while delivering required outcomes. Identifies and facilitates process redesign and quality improvement changes in fiscal, policy, and data management services provided to constituents. Provides input to the development of accreditation and recognition strategy and policies. Works closely with internal and external subject matter experts driving improvement in collecting, storing, analysis and dissemination of accreditation and recognition data. Maintains an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of ways technology may impact how data are gathered, stored, accessed and analyzed and works closely with the information technology team and relevant stakeholders (i.e. ED teams and end-users) in the transformation of the Accreditation Data System. Collects, analyzes, monitors, and reports statistical information about the actions of the Review and Recognition Committees for ACGME purposes. Develops and maintains performance metrics for the Department of Accreditation, Recognition, and Field Activities. Provides project management for programs and projects within the Department. Provides input and carries out the strategy as set by the Chief Accreditation and Recognition Officer and Senior Vice Presidents of Accreditation and Field Activities. Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum of a Master’s degree, preferably in business administration, health care administration or finance. A minimum of eight to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in administration, operations, finance and process improvement. Experience in a nonprofit or healthcare environment preferred. Preferred knowledge of Graduate Medical Education (GME) and a clear understanding of the role and impact the ACGME has on GME. Excellent interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills. Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively represent accreditation within the ACGME and to external stakeholders, often in creative problem solving. Ability to quickly gain trusted partner status within the organization. Ability to influence, persuade and inspire others to take action, to buy-in and be engaged. Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful partner to all levels of management including senior leadership. Ability to engender respect and effectively interact with professional staff, physician leaders, and other educators involved in graduate medical education. Ability to effectively manage the variable elements of the role spanning from day-to-day operations to strategic planning and implementation. Advanced analytical skills necessary in order to develop and implement new Accreditation systems, techniques, and/or procedures; determine personnel needs; develop and administer department expense and revenue budgets; and prepare complex special and recurring reports and analysis. The ability to practice and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Honest and highly ethical team player. Strong leadership and management skills. Ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels. Strong organizational skills who is a disciplined, hands-on, and process-oriented leader who is not afraid of digging into details when necessary. Strong Initiative, self-confidence, with good judgment, and the ability to make decisions in a timely fashion. Highly engaged, energetic, focused, and execution-oriented. Strategic vision and thinking. Ability to position the organization for the future, looking beyond the present situation to conceptualize key trends and identify changing market demands. Strong business acumen, intelligence, and capacity; able to think strategically and implement tactically. Strong work ethic; achievement-oriented; motivated beyond personal interests. Open leadership style. Actively seeks out and supports collaborative thinking and problem solving with others in the organization. Does not view collaborative dialogue around decisions as a personal attack on abilities. Problem-solves and approaches work from a “return on investment” perspective. Demonstrated capacity to maintain calm, objectivity, and focused demeaner in the midst of challenges. Proficient with MS Office technology. Equipment: Position requires the significant use of standard office equipment, such as a computer, keyboard, mouse, photo copier, fax machine, telephone, etc. Working Conditions: Most of the work of the Senior Director, Accreditation and Recognition is normally done in the ACGME office with the typical physical demands of an office environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ACGME employees are working remotely until further notice. The Senior Director, Accreditation and Recognition will need to be able to efficiently and effectively work remotely. This position requires weekend work in conjunction with the attendance at Review Committee meetings, and a heavy time commitment, often exceeding normal work hours, for meeting preparation. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Senior Director, Accreditation and Recognition: Will frequently be required to participate in meetings via Zoom or other video conferencing platforms. Note, this is particularly relevant while working remotely. Will frequently be required to sit in meetings for long periods of time. Will frequently be required to sit and work for extended periods of time at a computer terminal using various computer programs and other computer tools. Must be willing and able to travel if required. ACGME is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. ACGME welcomes differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.