Preceptor Engagement and Educational Support Coordinator

Position: 830220-Preceptor Engagement and Educational Support Coordinator
Job Summary

The Preceptor Engagement and Educational Support Coordinator will support the College of Medicine's early clinical experiences by identifying and cultivating physician preceptors for first and second-year medical students. This position involves community outreach, relationship management, student scheduling coordination, and record keeping. The ideal candidate is personable, organized, and proactive in engaging healthcare professionals and supporting the mission of medical education. In addition to preceptorship, this position will assist the Office of Academic Affairs with general administrative and course support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of computers, with strong skills in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

* Ability to manage time appropriately to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

* Ability to be organized and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

* Strong interpersonal skills allowing for building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

* Ability to deal professionally and responsibly with privileged information.

* Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

* Ability to conduct outreach and communicate effectively by phone and in person

* Ability to travel and deliver recognition and appreciation items to offices.

* Competent in the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams.

* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Required Qualifications

* An Associate Degree or a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience, or two (2) years of college coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Detail-oriented and organized

* Comfortable with outreach, phone communication, and in-person visits

Compensation & Benefits

* Job Family - Medical Academic Associate 1

* Market Range - 3

* For information on benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Application Instructions

* Non-exempt positions will be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

* Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

* Please attach the following documents:
Cover Letter and Resume.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview (as needed)

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

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Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.