Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Manager of Positive Learning Environment (SDLE) plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining a safe, inclusive, respectful, and professional learning environment for all students at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. This role will serve as a key institutional leader in monitoring and enhancing the learning environment across all educational phases and will actively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support student success and wellbeing.

 

**A cover letter is required for this position. Please include a cover letter on the first page of your resume document when applying!

 

 

A day in the life of a Manager of Positive Learning Environment (SDLE) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Oversee all student mistreatment reporting, response, and resolution processes, ensuring concerns are handled promptly, equitably, and in alignment with institutional values and accreditation standards.
• Use institutional platforms to track, analyze, and report on trends in learning environment and mistreatment data, recommending system-level improvements as needed.
• Regularly travel to affiliated clinical sites to meet with clerkship students, gather feedback, assess site-specific learning environment concerns, and provide in-person support.
• Serve as a visible and approachable presence across all sites to promote open communication.
• Present educational materials related to a positive learning environment and grievance procedures to various learner and faculty audiences.
• Collaborate with various departments to design and deliver learning environment-focused development sessions for faculty, residents, and staff.
• Supervises the Title IX program.
• Manages and leads the Title IX team as well as others.
• Makes or approves hiring and termination decisions.
• Acts as a team leader/advisor and provides performance feedback.
• Councils, guides, and mentors staff, ensuring that all achieve fullest potential and that the work product meets the standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Analyzes trends and generates regular reports to inform leadership, accreditation, and program improvements.
• Responsible for the development of policies and procedures related to all student mistreatment and grievance matters.
• Serves on relevant committees.
• Develops and maintains a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the curriculum, departmental goals, and key faculty and staff to support effective academic coordination and collaboration.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's Degree required in Medical Education, Higher Education, Nursing or related fields
• Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in higher education or health professions education.
• Strong knowledge of Title IX regulations
• Willing to travel to affiliated sites on a regular basis
• Demonstrated public speaking experience, with the ability to present effectively to large and small groups, including faculty, students, and institutional leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Advanced degree (e.g., EdD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Title IX Certification

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Minimum rate of $128,568.96 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.