Position Description

The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine, known as C-Change (for culture change) at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, seeks a Survey Research Director to oversee and expand our C-Change survey research and services. The C-Change workforce surveys assess institutional culture and inclusive excellence for faculty and trainees in academic medical settings and higher education, are highly regarded and have been used in over 100 medical schools and major research/clinical institutions in the U.S. (including National Institutes of Health projects), and internationally.

C-Change is dedicated to enhancing the culture of academic medicine through research and action. C-Change aims to 1) promote an inclusive, affirming, relational working environment for ALL faculty and trainees so that they can best achieve their full potential, and 2) increase the diversity of leadership in academic medicine. The successful candidate will advance the C- Change mission in innovative and impactful ways by developing and managing new survey research projects using its validated surveys to build on the rigorous foundation and considerable success and scholarship of recent years. Our many published research findings are widely cited.

C-Change seeks a talented and enthusiastic professional to direct, expand and manage its survey research and survey operations, who has experience in the health sciences and research. The successful candidate should sustain the collegial and quality-focused culture of C-Change and identify new opportunities to apply its insights in organizations beyond medical-only environments, where we have seen increasing interest.

The Director of C-Change Survey Research Development will enjoy the many benefits of working at a R1 research university with its multitude of resources and academic rigor. Brandeis is an innovative interdisciplinary community of scholars and students united by their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and their work on behalf of social justice. If you are equally passionate about workforce invigoration and enjoy collaborating with an exceptional team, then a career with C-Change may be for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop collaborative opportunities and pursue additional funding resources to support and advance C-Change survey research on institutional culture and inclusive excellence for broader national impact

• Grant proposals and progress report writing

• Proactively communicate personally with external partners and institutional leaders regarding the possibilities afforded by the C-Change Surveys and the status of ongoing ones

• Dissemination of C-Change studies

• Travel occasionally to meet with organizational leaders to assist in interpreting their survey findings

• Supervise and assist C-Change survey staff (statisticians and administration)

• Maintain our in-house processes that ensure rigorous academic standards and cost effectiveness

Qualifications:

• MD, PhD, DrPH, MBA or other degree in health sciences or related field

• Preferred 5+ years of experience in academic medicine or a large healthcare organization/health policy entity

• Grant writing experience

• Managerial experience, including financial and marketing responsibilities

• Some familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies applied in workplace settings

• Experience with research data and/or program evaluation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with senior leaders in complex professional/academic organizations

• Demonstrated collaborative leadership and team skills

• A proven track record for working well across diverse teams

In person preferred but virtual work is negotiable. Preferred application deadline is January 6, 2025. Accepting applications until post is filled.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday Director, C-Change Survey Research Development. Application materials must include cover letter and curriculum vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Samantha Menino, Recruitment Manager, smenino@brandeis.edu

https://www.brandeis.edu/cchange/