Jennifer Averitt
Burlington,NC
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished Associate Dean of Administration with over 12 years of experience in medical education leadership and management. Key advisor to the Vice Dean for Education and the Executive Vice Dean for Administration, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing multiple administrative functions, including budget planning, facility and operations management, work culture, and information technologies. Dedicated to fostering a positive work and educational environment, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building productive and collaborative relationships with university and health system leaders, faculty, staff, and students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dean for Medical Education Administration
Duke University School of Medicine
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the administrative, financial, and operational oversight of a complex medical education administrative matrix comprised of 80 team members, encompassing the offices of Financial Aid & Registrar, Curricular Affairs, Admissions, Information Technologies, Human Resources, Student Affairs and Learning Environment and Wellness.
- Manage complex multi-million dollar annual operating, education and financial aid budgets while ensuring sound fiscal decision-making in alignment with institutional priorities.
- Oversee facilities operation and management for The Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education.
- Serve on multiple School of Medicine and university-wide committees as a representative of the department's interests and strategic objectives.
- Partner in the management and planning for the 2024 LCME accreditation review that ensures compliance with industry standards while identifying areas for continuous improvement efforts.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs, including the recent re-launch of the Office of Learning Environment and Wellness.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
Senior Administrative Director
Duke University Health System
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Administrative leader for Hospital Medicine Programs across Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital, with over 300 providers and staff in both academic and community-based settings.
- Financial oversight of multimillion-dollar operating budgets at each of the three hospital-based sites. DUHS Hospital Medicine Programs are responsible for 25,000 patient discharges and 162,000 unique patient encounters annually, resulting in approximately $32 million in gross charges and $30 million in annual expenses. Oversight and administration of physician compensation, incentive plans, and physician recognition programs.
- Directed a management team responsible for all administrative functions including revenue cycle management, provider scheduling, staffing, budgeting, provider recruitment/onboarding, program management and strategic planning.
Division Administrator
Duke University, Department of Medicine
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Managed all administrative operations and personnel for the Internal Medicine Residency Program and sub-specialty fellowship training programs, encompassing over 300 Graduate Medical Education trainees and personnel across all divisions in the Department of Medicine.
- Project manager for a multi-project portfolio sponsored by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.
- Financial management included oversight of the planning, preparation and execution of all budgets produced for Division of Medical Education in the Department of Medicine.
Program Director
The University of North Carolina
04.2001 - 03.2012
- Directed the expansion of The North Carolina State Improvement Project, a K-12 special education improvement grant, from a six-school beta site to a statewide network of over 100 public schools.
- Prepared and delivered project's annual reports to statewide network of educators and administrators. Federal grant manager, drafting two multimillion-dollar grant proposals to improve K-12 teacher education.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts in Creative Writing -
The University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.1992
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Trained in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership (Kouzes & Posner)
- Contract negotiation
- Crisis and change management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Accreditation Compliance
- Organizational Development
- Proficient in SAP Financial Management Systems
Additional Information
KNN Bridging Demonstration Project Initiative, Duke SOM Task Force Member, 2024
Duke Leadership Academy Graduate, 2023-2024
Co-author of "The Empowered Manager: Creating Time for Cultural Change & Managerial Well-Being" 2024
Curriculum Committee Member, Duke Medical Education, 2021 – Present
Chair, LCME Sub-Committee on Institutional Characteristics, 2023-24
LCME Executive Leadership Committee, Member 2023-24
Steering Committee Member, DukeAHEAD, 2021 – Present
Co-Chair, Institute of Medicine (IOM) Task Force, Department of Medicine, Duke University, 2017
Timeline
Associate Dean for Medical Education Administration
Duke University School of Medicine
08.2021 - Current
Senior Administrative Director
Duke University Health System
03.2018 - 07.2021
Division Administrator
Duke University, Department of Medicine
04.2012 - 02.2018
Program Director
The University of North Carolina
04.2001 - 03.2012
Bachelor of the Arts in Creative Writing -
The University of Southern California
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