Curriculum Coordinator — Biomedical Studies

Opportunity for Health; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curriculum Coordinator at the Perelman School of Medicine will help maintain an environment in which Biomed Graduate Studies (BGS) can deliver academic goals aligned with best practices and policies for student success.

The role oversees program and course maintenance, evaluations, non-course requirements, and supplemental training, reporting to the BGS Registrar and collaborating with faculty leadership.

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
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and goals
• 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 program is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working with Pennant systems is 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

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

2-3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Web content software

Pennant systems

Job description

The Curriculum Coordinator at the Perelman School of Medicine will help maintain an environment in which Biomed Graduate Studies (BGS) can deliver academic goals aligned with best practices and policies for student success.

The role oversees program and course maintenance, evaluations, non-course requirements, and supplemental training, reporting to the BGS Registrar and collaborating with faculty leadership.