Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Cleveland, OH

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Department of Anatomy seeks to further the educational and research missions of Case Western Reserve University to “Think Beyond the Possible.” The Anatomical Gift Program supports the Department of Anatomy by providing cadaveric tissues for teaching and research purposes. The Funeral Director and Anatomical Gift Program Assistant Director will be responsible for the preservation, maintenance, distribution, cremation and recording of human cadavers donated to the Anatomical Gift Program for research and education.

Actions and/or decisions of this position include practices and procedures with limited choice of method or approach. This position is responsible for developing, managing, recommending changes to, and otherwise influencing administrative policies, practices and procedures for their own area of responsibility. The mortician will supervise Mortuary Assistants and/or Teaching Assistants. This role will work independently and may participate in funded research projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

CONTACTS

Department: Regular contact with the Anatomical Gift Program Director to coordinate activities.

University: Regular contact with collaborators for monthly Anatomical Gift Program meetings, quarterly Anatomical Gift Program Oversight Committee meetings, and monthly Anatomy department faculty/staff meetings. Regular contact outside own department with higher level and external departments, often to coordinate cadaver requests and returns.

External: Regular contact with donor families to understand their wishes, offer support, and help plan and coordinate funeral arrangements, and final disposition of the cremated remains. Regular contact with cemetery or crematory staff to ensure the proper handling and disposition of the deceased. Occasional coordination with transportation services to ensure bodies are safely and respectfully transported. Regular contact with medical professionals, such as doctors or coroners, to obtain necessary documentation, permits, and certificates related to the deceased. Occasional contact with legal and administrative authorities, such as local government offices or registrar offices, to handle paperwork, permits, and other legal requirements associated with funeral services.

Students: Regular contact with peers and students to advise, influence, negotiate, guide and direct as necessary to coordinate cadaver requests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise Mortuary Assistants and/or Teaching Assistants (Graduate Students). May supervisor research personnel if applicable. Instruct junior staff as needed.

QUALIFICAITONS

Experience: 3 years of related experience required; experience as a funeral home or hospital mortician with morgue experience preferred. Mortician experience in long-term cadaver preservation at a medical school and federally funded research grant experience preferred.

Education/Licensing: 2 years of college in mortuary science, 1 year of an embalmer apprenticeship, Ohio embalmer's license per Ohio law. Must have an Embalmer License or Funeral Director License in Ohio or within 30 days of hire; reciprocal licensing fees will be reimbursed by the department. Must have valid driver’s license to transport cadavers. Bachelor’s degree in Biology in addition to aforementioned required education/licensure is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

WORKING CONDITIONS

General laboratory work environment in the department of Anatomy, with potential exposure to chemicals in the embalming fluids of cadavers. Personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, goggles) should be worn whenever in contact with cadaveric specimens or in the dissection labs. Bloodborne pathogen and chemical hygiene training required. Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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