Curriculum Coordinator I

Job Summary

The Curriculum Coordinator I with the U of U School of Medicine (SOM) Curriculum team plans and implements all aspects of a course or select aspects of a phase, which includes interfacing between students, preceptors, and course directors, interpreting program policies, and helping course directors, faculty, and students.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the main contact for students, faculty, and preceptors, with regards to all aspects of the assigned SOM course, in conjunction with the curriculum leadership, course directors, and phase directors.
• Works in conjunction with course directors and phase directors to ensure student completion of all relevant clerkship goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Coordinates course sessions by scheduling dates, rooms, and faculty; monitors attendance and reports absences, if applicable.
• Oversees and coordinates student information on the Canvas site, ensuring the upload of all relevant course materials, reading assignments, objectives, announcements etc. provided by faculty and course directors; acts as liaison between course directors, faculty, and students to ensure effective communication and understanding of requirements.
• Ensures accurate posting of grades; generates exam reports to measure student and question performance for course directors.
• Tracks and collects evaluations from facilitators and/or preceptors; communicates changes to evaluation process and ensures timely collection, accuracy, and filing of evaluation forms; enters grades in system and corrects discrepancies.
• Coordinates materials for faculty development sessions meetings, including developing agendas and minutes. Schedules virtual or in-person meetings (with reservation of rooms as indicated).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment And Level Of Frequency Typically Required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Additional Information

Type: Benefited Staff

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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