Education Coordinator

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Closing Date:

09/06/2024

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department:

COM | UME Curriculum Office

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Education Coordinator manages the day-to-day issues related to the Practice of Medicine 2 course in the medical school curriculum and serves as the Program Manager for the Post-Baccalaureate MSiPH program. The tasks associated with managing these courses include project planning, recruiting community preceptors, working with the course directors, course scheduling, classroom scheduling, course testing, reporting various aspects of the Practice of Medicine curriculum, working closely with the post-baccalaureate program director, coordinating faculty schedules within the course, and providing reports to the Curriculum Committee on the courses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of coordinating education programs in a higher education or health professions setting or
• Associate's degree plus five (5) years of coordinating education programs in a higher education or health professions setting required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Blackboard are essential.
• Ability to learn new instructional platforms and adapt to a changing educational environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in management and/or evaluation of educational programs.
• Experience in WorkDay. Experience in grants management.
  
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and managesthe day-to-day functions of the Practice of Medicine II, the Post baccalaureate Program, and M4 POM II longitudinal Student Educator courses.
• Manages the post-baccalaureate MSiPH admissions process.
• Assists the course directors with course and classroom scheduling, course examinations, and answering student questions about course activities.
• Assists with scheduling faculty for the courses, maintaining the course electronic gradebook, and producing reports about the courses for the Curriculum Committee.
• Recruits, coordinates, and manages the Practice of Medicine II Clinical preceptors and student assignments.
• Ensures that preceptors are properly credentialed within the UAMS system.
• Organizes preceptor orientation.
• Prepares and updates preceptor guide, and communicate with preceptors concerning student performance.
• Manages lecture materials, maintain Practice of Medicine II grade book, and Attendance for students in all the mentioned courses.
• Assigns and maintains course evaluations for all the above courses.
• Coordinates physical exam clinics and other Clinical Skills Center and Simulation Center events.
• Prepares team-based learning materials and similar duties.
• Coordination of POM activities with the Basic Science modules for POM II.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes