Medical Education Curriculum Coordinator
Medical Education Curriculum Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Foundational Biomedical Sciences (FBS) at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented organized and collaborative Medical Education Curriculum Coordinator (MECC). This individual will serve as an essential liaison between course directors teaching faculty and medical students facilitating course content delivery organization and implementation within a fast-paced academic environment. The MECC supports the academic efforts of four faculty course coordinators and approximately 30 faculty members. Responsibilities include coordinating and maintaining curriculum materials assisting with exam construction and administration (including team-based learning formats) managing course gradebooks and supporting student communications. Additional duties may involve proctoring exams formatting assessments using IF-AT and ExamSoft software and uploading course materials to the Canvas learning management system. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) is required. Experience with educational software platforms such as Canvas and ExamSoft is highly desirable.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in curriculum development and academic operations in medical education contributing to the training of future osteopathic physicians.
Responsibilities
Course and Educational Support:
- Assist faculty Course Coordinators and other faculty teaching in FBS courses to organize and ensure timely posting of teaching materials teaching schedules and course updates.
- Provide faculty support for course content delivery.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students regarding course logistics and digital content navigation.
Assessment and Exam Coordination:
- Compile faculty-submitted questions in ExamSoft and work with the faculty Course Coordinator to review finalize and post the exam.
- Coordinate the organization and execution of team-based learning activities including exams.
- Arrange and communicate exam schedules and organize exam proctors.
Grade and Performance Management:
- Collect calculate and post student grades in Canvas in collaboration with faculty Course Coordinators and the Registrar.
- Prepare and communicate grade tracking reports to faculty Course Coordinators and Academic Affairs
Administrative and Communication Duties:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support as needed to faculty teaching in FBS courses including e.g. scheduling communications and meeting coordination.
- Participate in regular educational team meetings to support curriculum delivery and continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in education health sciences communication administration or similar or equivalent certification or job-related experience demonstrating the knowledge skills and duties required of the position. Work experience in a higher education or medical education setting preferred.
Ability to type 50 WPM and to operate standard office equipment (desktop computer printers photocopiers fax scanner etc.).
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
DESIRABLE STRENGTHS:
- Excellent verbal written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective and professional in working with TUC and other community members across all levels including students faculty staff and leadership.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills including but not limited to managing multiple assignments prioritizing tasks setting deadlines and initiating and completing projects on schedule without close supervision.
- Sound judgment integrity and discretion when handling confidential or privileged information.
- Punctuality and willingness to be flexible with time when periods of concentrated curricular tasks occur or if administrative deadlines must be met.
- Strong sense of initiative and dedication to professional pride and ownership in the position.
- Interest in supporting health professions education and student-centered service.
- Willingness to gain proficiency in technologies (e.g. Yuja Zoom online active learning applications) and workflows supportive of the highly dynamic academic program at TUC
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role involves in-person responsibilities with some remote flexibility as determined by course needs.
May require occasional work outside business hours during assessment administration or campus events.
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Minimum Salary
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
