Program Coordinator, Senior - Curricular Affairs, College of Medicine, Tucson (UPDATED) (MUTIPLE POS

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reduction for employee and 
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Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for Curricular Affairs in the College of Medicine. The role supports block directors, facilitators, and medical students across preclinical modules, coordinating sessions, materials, and assessments.

The position requires at least three years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong MS Office skills and LMS familiarity are preferred, with full-time benefits and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: experience in higher education and curriculum coordination.
• Familiarity with College of Medicine policies and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate block/course sessions with Course Directors and facilitators.
• Maintain LMS data, calendars, and session offerings.
• Assign facilitators and students to groups; manage attendance and absences.
• Schedule quizzes and exams; maintain academic records in LMS and UAccess.
• Collaborate to develop, modify, and distribute educational materials.
• Act as liaison between Course Directors and Curricular Affairs; assist with LCME documentation.

Skills

Learning management systems knowledge

Autonomy and prioritization

Communication and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Program Coordinator, Senior - Curricular Affairs, College of Medicine, Tucson (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

The Office of Curricular Affairs develops and administers many of the educational programs and services at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Tucson, including our medical student curriculum from years 1 through 4, and is committed to strengthening and advancing the faculty and the curriculum via development programs.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs & Accreditation, the Program Coordinator, Senior will provide coordination and support to Block Directors, facilitators, and medical students during the preclinical curriculum blocks and/or courses.

Position Highlights

Please Note: The number of openings has been updated from 1 to 2.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Course Director(s) to plan, design, and coordinate block/course sessions:

• Verify accuracy of updated Learning Outcomes (LOs) for sessions within the learning management system and in the block/course syllabus.
• Create, plan, and maintain a working calendar of blocks' weekly sessions.
• Assign facilitators and students to groups and create sessions and offerings within learning management system.
• Maintain absence requests within learning management system.
• Schedule, coordinate, and proctor quizzes and exams.
• Maintain academic records (grades) within learning management system and UAccess Instructor Center.

Design, development, and distribution of educational materials:

• Collaborate with Faculty in the creation/modification/maintenance of block material.
• Collaborate with Block Directors and Thread Directors for integration of thread material.
• Administer and collect educational materials for Team Learning sessions.

Communications and Information Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between Course Director(s) and Curricular Affairs (especially regarding internal policies/procedures).
• Reserve classrooms for preclerkship sessions through room scheduling system.
• Help provide documentation for the LCME accreditation standards relating to the blocks within the curriculum, as needed.
• Coordinate with BioMedical Communications to ensure proper recording of block sessions.

Meetings and additional support:

• Attend monthly Curricular Affairs Staff meetings.
• Attend bi-monthly TCMS meetings.
• Provide support for other programs in the Curricular Affairs Office, as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of learning management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Background or experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with the College of Medicine medical student curriculum.
• Knowledge of College of Medicine policies and procedures.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

9

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Academic Program Mgmt

Job Function

Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

2

Contact Information for Candidates

Gerry Flores,
[e-mail]

Open Date

7/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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