University of Connecticut Hiring for Policy Coordinator at Storrs, CT Full Time

The Office of University Compliance (OUC) promotes a culture of compliance and ethics across the University, including all UConn Health
locations. The OUC supports the University’s commitment to compliant and ethical conduct by providing educational training and
resources, assisting decentralized compliance areas with monitoring efforts, and offering channels for individuals to ask questions and
report concerns. The OUC Policy team supports coordinated policy management to enhance efficiency, transparency, communication, and
accountability.

The OUC is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented Policy Coordinator (PC) with a keen eye for detail to join its growing
Policy team. The PC will provide integral support and coordination to policy management functions, primarily at UConn Health. This is a
newly created position best suited for individuals interested in creating innovative and solution-focused approaches to policy management
and program building that supports quality patient care and safety. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Policy, the PC will guide all
aspects of the policy management process and will engage in the coordination of strategic efforts with policy at UConn Health. The
PC will serve as a resource to the policy management process for healthcare policies, procedures, and other standards documents throughout
their lifecycle, which includes development, review, revision, decommissioning and archiving, as needed. The PC will provide support to
ensure regulatory and accreditation requirements are met, provide training and education, and create best-practice strategies to enhance the
policy program. The successful candidate will be motivated by creating meaningful change, thrive alongside a collaborative team, and must
excel at effective communication. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Identify opportunities to
  enhance the policy program and implement innovative solutions to complex issues; 
• Provide policy management support, including
  the formulation, review, publication and implementation of UConn Health policies and related procedures and standards; 
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop policies and consistent and intuitive approval workflows to increase
  efficiency and effectiveness; 
• Contribute to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of policy governance standards and
  procedures; 
• Provide support with document control including review of new and existing policies and associated materials for
  readability, consistency, and accuracy for quality assurance; 
• Assist in the creation and oversight of a consistent policy
  review schedule to ensure fidelity of standards documents; 
• Collaborates with the Policy Software Manager and policy owners to
  help ensure the timely publication and accessibility of policies and other standards documents; 
• Assist in the collection,
  analysis, and reporting of key metrics related to the policy program to inform the compliance program, leadership, and oversight
  groups; 
• Provide policy support for the strategic planning and implementation of accreditations, certifications, and
  compliance projects;
• Facilitate and/or participate in meetings where policies and other related documents are reviewed for clarity
  and consistency and/or approval (e.g., Policy Migration Team, Nursing Standards Committee, Clinical Policy Committee, etc.); 
• Stay apprised of changing provisions set by accrediting bodies and within federal healthcare requirements, state laws and regulations to
  help to ensure policies remain in compliance; 
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of awareness and
  educational resources aimed at enhancing workforce understanding of policies and the policy processes; 
• Develop and facilitate
  education and development opportunities for policy owners and committee members to ensure consistent understanding and application of
  standards and best practices; 
• Socialize policies and processes to relevant parties through regular and consistent
  communication 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of
  professional work experience; consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education/professional training
  and/or experience 
• Experience with policy process management, document control, and/or project management 
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail 
• Advanced use and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, web-based collaboration, and/or document management platforms 
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex policies, rules and regulations 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and
  interact well with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences 
• Experience in building strong collaborative relationships,
  working in a cross functional environment including an ability to facilitate consensus building 
• Ability to handle
  confidential and other sensitive matters appropriately 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 4+ years of experience with policy process management, document control, and/or project management
• Development and/or implementation of complex policies, rules, and regulations 
• Experience in a healthcare environment such
  as a hospital, clinic, or academic medical center; or with healthcare, health policy, or health services research 
• Experience
  in an institution of higher education 
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory agencies and governing standards
• Ability to
  interpret medical terminology 

This is a full-time position working forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. Expected
travel to offices on the Farmington and Storrs campuses. Telecommuting on a hybrid basis is allowed subject to authorization and University
policy.