BGS Curriculum Coordinator

BGS Curriculum Coordinator

The Curriculum Coordinator will help maintain an environment in which Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) PhD Programs within Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) can deliver their academic goals in alignment with best practices and policies aimed at institutional and student success. The Curriculum Coordinator will oversee several processes, including but not limited to program and course maintenance, course evaluations, non-course requirements, and supplemental training.

The BGS Curriculum Coordinator will report to the BGS Registrar and will collaborate with BGS faculty and staff leadership, individual Graduate Group Coordinators, and the BGS Finance Office.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedule and monitor completion of various non-course training requirements, including responsible conduct of research, individual development plans, and externships
• Oversee scheduling of and provide support for centrally managed, BGS-wide core courses, including support to the faculty course directors for scheduling course activities, TA appointments, examinations, and supplemental evaluations
• Oversee BGS course evaluations and prepare reports for faculty and staff leadership
• Organize and staff meetings of the BGS Curriculum Committee: schedule meetings and help faculty leadership develop meeting agendas; review and document program/course changes; and ensure approved changes are implemented
• Support BGS Registrar in maintaining up-to-date, accurate course information in University and local systems (Pennant, Curriculum Manager, CLSS
  - Course Leaf Section Scheduler)
• Work closely with the Curriculum Director and Finance Office to fill and document TA assignments, including the generation of TA appointment letters in compliance with union contract requirements
• Serve as liaison with Scheduling Office to book BGS courses in PSOM and University spaces, coordinating classroom scheduling requirements with graduate groups
• Provide reporting to assist with curriculum and program needs
• Manage routine aspects of BGS visiting student documentation requirements for external students temporarily performing research in PSOM labs
• Maintain and update program websites related to curriculum and non-course training requirements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Critical thinking skills, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and web content software
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Previous experience working with higher education curriculum program is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working with Pennant systems is preferred
• A cover letter is required.

Job Location
- City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$55,962.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts :
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• Tuition :
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• Retirement:
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• Time Away from Work:
  Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend…