Coordinator, MD Pathway Programs

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Coordinator, MD Pathway Programs supporting the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) by overseeing the administration and daily operations of the Post-Baccalaureate Program, Assured Seat Program, and Bridge Program. This position is responsible for ensuring effective program operations, student support, recruitment, and student progression while collaborating closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to prepare students for medical school success.

The Coordinator works closely with the Director of Pathway Programs, Admissions, Student Affairs, and academic departments to support program development, curriculum coordination, and continuous program improvement. Responsibilities include coordinating student communications and programming, monitoring student progress and outcomes, supporting recruitment and outreach efforts, and supervising assigned staff. This position also supports academic and co-curricular programming designed to enhance student readiness for medical school and may serve as Instructor of Record for undergraduate pre-med or pathway courses as part of the regular workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of pathway programs, including admissions, enrollment, curriculum coordination, and program assessment
• Monitor student progress, performance, and academic milestones
• Support student communications, orientation, promotions, and conduct/academic review processes
• Collaborate with Admissions, Student Affairs, Registrar, and campus partners on program operations and student advancement
• Coordinate workshops, courses, co-curricular programming, recruitment, and outreach activities
• Supervise assigned staff and support program improvement initiatives and special projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of related experience OR

Master's Degree and two (2) years of related experience

Related

Experience:

Program management and student support, preferably with undergraduate populations or related experience.

Schedule

This position may require a variable schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel to support program and recruitment activities.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program