BGS Curriculum Coordinator

About the role

The Curriculum Coordinator will help maintain an environment in which Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) PhD Programs within Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) can deliver their academic goals in alignment with best practices and policies aimed at institutional and student success.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and monitor completion of various non-course training requirements, including responsible conduct of research, individual development plans, and externships
• Oversee scheduling of and provide support for centrally managed, BGS-wide core courses, including support to the faculty course directors for scheduling course activities, TA appointments, examinations, and supplemental evaluations
• Oversee BGS course evaluations and prepare reports for faculty and staff leadership
• Organize and staff meetings of the BGS Curriculum Committee: schedule meetings and help faculty leadership develop meeting agendas; review and document program/course changes; and ensure approved changes are implemented
• Collaborate with BGS Registrar in maintaining up-to-date, accurate course information in University and local systems (Pennant, Curriculum Manager, CLSS - CourseLeaf Section Scheduler)
• Work closely with the Curriculum Director and Finance Office to fill and document TA assignments, including the generation of TA appointment letters in compliance with union contract requirements
• Serve as liaison with Scheduling Office to book BGS courses in PSOM and University spaces, coordinating classroom scheduling requirements with graduate groups
• Provide reporting to assist with curriculum and program needs
• Manage routine aspects of BGS visiting student documentation requirements for external students temporarily performing research in PSOM labs
• Maintain and update program websites related to curriculum and non-course training requirements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Critical thinking skills, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to prioritize competing deadlines and goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and web content software
• To learn more about the qualifications, refer to the full job description.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.