Curriculum Administrator

New York Medical College•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

About The Position

The Phase Two/Three Curriculum Administrator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of tasks to facilitate the delivery of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 (clerkship years) medical education program. The administrator will work collaboratively with other members of the UME Office, Education Technology, Office of Assessment and Evaluation, as well as course and clerkship directors, program administrators, and students. This role requires that the incumbent understand school of medicine policies related to student clinical programs and the curricular goals, and standards of the student clinical programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Agility in learning new computer applications
3-5 Years in medical education administration preferred
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment
High attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel
Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively resolve conflicts/disagreements with others
High ethical standards, honesty, and integrity
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and to meet deadlines
Proactive and independent
Excellent technical skills (computers and other office machines)
Readily seek, accept, and incorporate feedback
Accept new responsibilities readily
Outstanding ability to learn new technical skills
Able to function effectively as a member of a team
Routine office work
Routine office work

Nice To Haves

Experience with online learning management systems preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in academic year planning for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clerkships and electives
Manage annual confirmation and updating of Phase 2 and Phase 3 elective catalogs
Manage contact listing for Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical programs and ensure information is accurate and up to date
Manage annual confirmation and updating of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clerkship and track requirements
Oversee grade submission for Phase 2 and Phase 3 courses to ensure compliance with LCME accreditation guidelines
Management of SOM Year Three and Year Four pages in the SOM Learning Management System
Overall administrative support for the Assistant Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Phase 2 Director, and Phase 3 Director, including:
Help manage calendars and tasks related to Phase 2 and Phase 3
Assist the Assistant for Clinical Sciences with tasks related to grade appeals
Schedule meetings as requested
Support Chair of Phase 2 and Phase 3 Curriculum Subcommittee:
Compile agenda and distribute materials for monthly meetings
Record and document minutes for monthly meetings
Monitor annual attestation completion
Provide administrative support for elective programs sponsored by the Office of UME (e.g., Medical Spanish, Medical Leadership) and for the Transition Courses: Transition to Phase 3 and Transition to Residency:
Assist course directors and teaching faculty with the development and preparation of course and teaching materials including student rosters, syllabus, schedules, exams, outlines, slides, and handouts
Ensure all materials are uploaded into the learning management software
Assist with preparation of curriculum mapping materials for relevant courses
Schedule rooms
Reconcile daily attendance and assignments for grade submissions
Provide central oversight and ongoing monitoring of required clerkship evaluations and assessments in learning management system, ensuring compliance with policy:
Oversee grade submission for Phase 2 and Phase 3 courses to ensure compliance with LCME accreditation guidelines
Review student grade reports in learning management system and ensure reports are complete and that narrative comments, where required, are included and comply with institutional policy
Ensure student grade reports are forwarded to the Registrar's Office in compliance with institutional policy
Create monthly reports on grade submission for clerkships to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements
Track and monitor student attendance and absence across Phase 2 and Phase 3
Track and monitor Professionalism behaviors across Phase 2 and Phase 3
Assist Educational Technology in coordinating and administering examinations
Serve as examination proctor when required
Provide general office support to the UME Office, including:
Greet visitors to the UME Office
Monitor and answer emails and phones and triaging to appropriate individuals
Additional administrative tasks of the UME office as needed.