Curriculum Architect, Biomedical Graduate Studies

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Time away from work

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine seeks a BGS Curriculum Coordinator to maintain curriculum workflows and support degree requirements in Biomedical Graduate Studies. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure timely updates, course changes, and training compliance.

The role reports to the BGS Registrar and partners with the Curriculum Director, Finance Office, and Graduate Coordinators to streamline processes and improve program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Critical thinking, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and web content software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Previous experience working with higher education curriculum programs and Pennant systems preferred.
• A cover letter is required.

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.
• Support 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Deadline prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Web content software

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine seeks a BGS Curriculum Coordinator to maintain curriculum workflows and support degree requirements in Biomedical Graduate Studies. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure timely updates, course changes, and training compliance.

The role reports to the BGS Registrar and partners with the Curriculum Director, Finance Office, and Graduate Coordinators to streamline processes and improve program outcomes.