Academic Administrator I

Responsibilities

• Represents the School of Medicine in interactions with faculty, students, community physician preceptors and other ancillary health providers regarding curricular implementation.
• An anticipates needs of faculty, staff, and students; analyzes flow and establishes a communication system to ensure smooth educational experience.
• Ensures that all course lectures, PBL sessions and small group sessions begin on time.
• Analyzes and resolves complex student issues and concerns about the course, anticipated/unanticipated absences, and faculty issues.
• Analyzes and interprets policy and program protocol. Collaborates with course director to influence resolution.
• Determines appropriate action for student correspondence.
• Analyzes course grading data and produces reports. Prepares a recommendation based on the data, advising course director with a recommendation for student grade.
• Serves as an Academic Administrator for several courses and requirements within the medical school.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure proper student preparation for all sessions. Includes compiling and editing syllabi material for thorough and timely production.
• Manages the on-line exam program for specific courses. Collaborates with Information Analyst as well as the IT Department to create, score, and publish exams.
• Creates and maintains relationships with University faculty and course/clerkship directors to ensure proper execution of pathway activities.

Requirements

• Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years advising experience and program management in higher education preferred.
• Experience with student information systems preferred.
• 3 years of relevant administrative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and excellent organizational skills required.
• A close attention to detail required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred.
• Proficient in database management and reporting software preferred.
• A highly motivated self-starter; ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize immediate and long-term tasks and projects preferred.
• Ability to work both autonomously as well as on a team to improve office functions and efficiency preferred.
• Ability to plan, implement, and analyze programs, think and act independently, work effectively with students and other members of the medical education team, and communicate and organize effectively – in both oral and written form preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of MedHub, the Medical School evaluation software.
• Knowledge of MedSIS, the Medical School Information System.
• Knowledge of RedCap.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. Additionally, the University provides generous paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Pay

$21.78 - $30.53 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week