Academic Coordinator IllinoisCOM

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45000 - 55000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chicago School is hiring an Academic Coordinator as part of the Academic Operations team of the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM).

Reporting to the Director of Academic Operations the Academic Coordinator will collaborate closely with faculty administrators and COM stakeholders to build and administer assessments. This position is in-person at The Chicago Campus with limited opportunities for remote work. The anticipated hire date for this position is January 1 2026.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals organizations and communities. We enroll over 6000 students across 40 academic programs culminating in a bachelors masters or doctoral degree or a professional certificate and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School you can become a member of a university community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic talented and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

The University is building IllinoisCOM anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate patient-centered care of the highest quality.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Academic Support

Assistfaculty with preparation and posting of course materials

Coordinate course activities through tracking of deadlines scheduling of rooms assignment of students and faculty support

Assistin tracking attendance records for students to ensure they are meeting course requirements

Coordinate pre/post course and department/program/committee meetings as assigned to include agenda preparation and ensuring action items are met

Support the integration of Canvas Acuity and other platforms used in the curriculum.

Provide support for the faculty and Course directors within Canvas ensuring all materials are uploaded correctly and in a timely manner.

AssessmentSupport

Support faculty in developing high-quality exam items aligned with learningobjectivesand standardsasdeterminedby national licensure exams

Coordinate the construction review and finalization of exams with course directors

Manage the logistical details for both in-person and online assessments ensuring a smooth testing process for students

Implement best practices in assessment security and integrity

Coordinate efforts tomaintainasecure item bank withappropriate metadataand performance statistics

As part of the COM OperationsTeam supportthe schedulingand make-upsof assessments

StudentAcademicSuccess

Facilitate data collection and reporting to support early intervention systems and student self-evaluation

Generateoutcomesreports to informthedevelopment ofacademic developmentplans

Provide support duringCOMfaculty training

Effectively communicateassessment results and performance trends tofaculty

As assignedmonitorprogress of students in remediation programs through targeted assessments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Abachelorsdegree or equivalent experience in asimilarsupport role in educationhealthor a related discipline

Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively with faculty on assessment development

Ability to communicate with faculty and staff of all levels.

IDEALQUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing and administering examinations in higher education

Experience in medical education assessment or health professions testing

Familiarity with COCA accreditation standards related to student assessment

Experience with exam software platforms andother related question banks

Experience with secure testing procedures and exam integrity protocols

Understanding of competency-based assessment in medical education

POSITION DETAILS

This opportunity is budgeted at $23.08 - 28.21 hourly (equivalent to $45000 - $55000 annually) base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off medical and dental coverage company-paid life and disability insurance retirement plan with employer contribution multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA) tuition reimbursement professional development and regular employee appreciation events.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Description:ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Chicago School is hiring an Academic Coordinator as part of the Academic Operations team of the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM). Reporting to the Director of Academic Operations the Academic Coordinator will collaborate closely with facult...