Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Course Coordinator

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of Course Coordinator. The Course Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned Phase 1 courses, ensuring effective curriculum delivery and an exceptional student learning experience. The position supports curricular innovation, faculty engagement, and continuous quality improvement consistent with institutional and accreditation standards. Reporting to the Director of the Office of Medical Education, the Course Coordinator collaborates with faculty, students, educational support staff, and institutional leadership to ensure course objectives are met, instructional activities are coordinated, and student learning is supported.

In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. Becoming the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country. Xavier University of Louisiana stands as a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country.

Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and qua ternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022.

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related productivity tools.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high quality, student-centered service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in medical education, health professions education, higher education administration, curriculum management, or academic program support.
• Knowledge of medical school curricula, educational assessment practices, and academic program operations.
• Experience supporting curriculum delivery, course administration, student services, or faculty engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in educational and professional environments.

• Coordinates the planning, implementation, scheduling, and daily operations of any assigned courses within the Phase 1 curriculum.
• Ensures course content, learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments are aligned with the Medical Education Program Objectives, Course Objectives, Session Objectives, accreditation standards, and curricular goals.
• Collaborates with faculty, curriculum leaders, and administrative staff to develop, organize, and deliver high-quality educational experiences that support student learning and engagement.
• Coordinates and supports the delivery of lectures,…