Education Coordinator

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Education Coordinator for the Department of Neurology. This role involves overseeing administrative aspects of clerkship programs and coordinating various educational projects. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant work experience and educational background.

Benefits

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules for clerkship programs and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate and interpret training program requirements including accreditation.
• Serve as liaison between program director, trainees, and students.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheets and databases

Job description

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About The Department

Department

BSD NEU - Administration

About The Department

The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease.

Job Summary

The Education Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of the Department of Neurology’s clerkship program and other student rotations. The position may also provide support for the department’s residency and fellowship programs on an as-needed basis. Manages schedules, evaluation, and orientation. Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Director to direct the complex schedule development, ensuring consistency with specifications for each student and considerations of prerequisites for rotations, section preferences on timing, constraints on sequence, number of students on rotation, etc.
• Determines special needs within the clerkship and assures that department, education and regulatory criteria are met.
• This person is responsible for most decisions regarding the actual execution of projects, and serves as the liaison between the program director, trainees, and students.
• Managing and coordinating various aspects of the program and working in conjunction with the Program Director and Section leadership to ensure proper completion of projects and responsibilities.
• This position has significant interaction with both University and Hospital professional and support staff as well as outside individuals and organizations. This position requires a high level of organization, foresight and communication skills.
• Coordinates and interprets requirements of the training program, including accreditation, duty schedules, evaluation process, resident/fellowship recruitment, Match process, orientation and employees relations.
• Has a moderate/high level of authority in reporting and ensuring compliance with procedures regarding licensing, moonlighting, annual contracts, and initial and re-credentialing of trainees.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  

Experience:

• Previous experience within an Academic Medical Center environment.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.
• Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency with word processing applications and spreadsheets and databases.
• High attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks, and excellent organizational skills.
• Independence in decision making and judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision and function both as a team member and be involved in program problem solving.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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