Director of IT Medical Education Technology
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States
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Director of IT Medical Education Technology Overview
The Director of IT Medical Education Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and management of technology services that directly support medical, clinical, and dental education programs. This includes overseeing clinical technology end-user support, simulation technologies, dental systems, and specialized educational platforms unique to healthcare education environments. The Director partners closely with academic leadership, faculty, clinical staff, and IT colleagues to ensure reliable, innovative, and forward-looking technology solutions are in place to advance clinical training, simulations, and patient care education. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and implement a technology strategy that aligns with the mission of the health sciences units that support academic, clinical, and simulation-based learning environments. Act as a strategic partner to deans, department chairs, and clinical leadership to anticipate and meet technology needs in the evolving landscape of healthcare education. Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure support for infrastructure and related technology needs for clinical and educational technology environments. Represent health sciences technology in institutional planning, governance, and budgeting processes; manage vendor relationships for health sciences technology. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and procurement for health sciences technology services. Medical Education Technology Management Work with the Assistant Director of Clinical Support Services and ECU Health partners on planning, design, implementation, and support of technology used in clinical settings. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Medical Education End User Support on planning, design, implementation, and support for technology used in academic health sciences programs (Brody School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, College of Nursing). Partner with simulation center leadership to support integration of technology into health sciences curriculum and simulation centers; provide guidance and maintenance for technology equipment. Manage and support dental-specific systems in collaboration with dental education leadership and clinical staff; ensure secure integration with broader IT services. Innovation & Educational Support Champion the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance medical and clinical education. Collaborate with curriculum committees, instructional designers, and faculty to support innovative uses of technology in pedagogy. Ensure health sciences technologies comply with healthcare privacy regulations (HIPAA, FERPA). Operational Leadership Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of technical professionals and academic technology specialists. Develop, manage, and monitor budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology refresh cycles. Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures, and performance metrics for health sciences technology services. Work Schedule and Location The standard work schedule may require evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs. Employee must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the ECU main campus. Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Proven ability to lead change, foster collaboration, and develop high-performing teams. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated success managing technology teams and academic partnerships. Experience developing both long-term strategic and short-term operational plans, goals, and objectives, setting success metrics, and tracking progress. Experience supporting a broad range of technology needs within a college or campus-wide environment. Experience supporting and managing complex medical education technology in educational environments that include both educational and clinical areas. Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online and to attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Where appropriate, applicants with the preferred education and experience should also possess the minimum education/experience. Open Dates and Status
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026 Open Until Filled: No Job Close Date: 04/20/2026 Initial Screening Begins: 04/11/2026 Direct Access
Direct posting link: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92449 Nondiscrimination & ADA Accommodation
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator. Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
For system access issues or questions about the application process, contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or 1-866-489-1740, or employment@ecu.edu. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 EST.
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Director of IT Medical Education Technology Overview
The Director of IT Medical Education Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and management of technology services that directly support medical, clinical, and dental education programs. This includes overseeing clinical technology end-user support, simulation technologies, dental systems, and specialized educational platforms unique to healthcare education environments. The Director partners closely with academic leadership, faculty, clinical staff, and IT colleagues to ensure reliable, innovative, and forward-looking technology solutions are in place to advance clinical training, simulations, and patient care education. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and implement a technology strategy that aligns with the mission of the health sciences units that support academic, clinical, and simulation-based learning environments. Act as a strategic partner to deans, department chairs, and clinical leadership to anticipate and meet technology needs in the evolving landscape of healthcare education. Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure support for infrastructure and related technology needs for clinical and educational technology environments. Represent health sciences technology in institutional planning, governance, and budgeting processes; manage vendor relationships for health sciences technology. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and procurement for health sciences technology services. Medical Education Technology Management Work with the Assistant Director of Clinical Support Services and ECU Health partners on planning, design, implementation, and support of technology used in clinical settings. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Medical Education End User Support on planning, design, implementation, and support for technology used in academic health sciences programs (Brody School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, College of Nursing). Partner with simulation center leadership to support integration of technology into health sciences curriculum and simulation centers; provide guidance and maintenance for technology equipment. Manage and support dental-specific systems in collaboration with dental education leadership and clinical staff; ensure secure integration with broader IT services. Innovation & Educational Support Champion the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance medical and clinical education. Collaborate with curriculum committees, instructional designers, and faculty to support innovative uses of technology in pedagogy. Ensure health sciences technologies comply with healthcare privacy regulations (HIPAA, FERPA). Operational Leadership Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of technical professionals and academic technology specialists. Develop, manage, and monitor budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology refresh cycles. Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures, and performance metrics for health sciences technology services. Work Schedule and Location The standard work schedule may require evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs. Employee must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the ECU main campus. Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Proven ability to lead change, foster collaboration, and develop high-performing teams. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated success managing technology teams and academic partnerships. Experience developing both long-term strategic and short-term operational plans, goals, and objectives, setting success metrics, and tracking progress. Experience supporting a broad range of technology needs within a college or campus-wide environment. Experience supporting and managing complex medical education technology in educational environments that include both educational and clinical areas. Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online and to attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Where appropriate, applicants with the preferred education and experience should also possess the minimum education/experience. Open Dates and Status
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026 Open Until Filled: No Job Close Date: 04/20/2026 Initial Screening Begins: 04/11/2026 Direct Access
Direct posting link: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92449 Nondiscrimination & ADA Accommodation
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator. Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
For system access issues or questions about the application process, contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or 1-866-489-1740, or employment@ecu.edu. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 EST.
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