Academic Administrator , OSSEP

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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

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Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Department: 400169 Offices for Medical Education

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UR
- Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 106 H Compensation Range: $21.78 - $30.53 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

With minimal direction from the Program Directors, serves as the principal academic administrator for the Office of Student Support and Enrichment Programs (OSSEP) within the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. With considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, independently manages and coordinates complex academic programs and administrative operations supporting medical student education, enrichment, research, community engagement, and international educational experiences.

Responsible for the administration, coordination, and ongoing management of multiple academic enrichment programs and initiatives, including the Outreach Volunteer, Year Out/Summer Research, and International Education Exchange Programs. Serves as a key liaison between students, faculty, program directors, departments, and internal and external partners to facilitate program operations and support student success. Manages program budgets, student and program data, academic records, applications, awards, and other confidential and time-sensitive information.

Develops and maintains administrative processes, systems, tracking mechanisms, and reports to support program planning, assessment, compliance, and decision-making. Coordinates complex projects and activities with multiple stakeholders and often inflexible deadlines, requiring a high degree of organization, independent judgment, problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously. Provides administrative and programmatic support to four Program Directors while independently overseeing day-to-day academic program operations.

Works closely with faculty and staff to implement academic initiatives, identify and resolve operational issues, improve processes, and ensure that students receive timely and effective support. Represents OSSEP in interactions with students, faculty, administrators, University offices, and external organizations and partners.

With general guidance from the Associate Director of OSSEP and Director of Medical Student Volunteer Programs, independently administers and coordinates the operational and academic components of the Medical Student Outreach Programs. Coordinates and maintains program information, student leadership records, outreach group descriptions, recruitment materials, and website content. Develops and maintains accurate databases to support student participation, program administration, and reporting. Serves as a primary liaison among student leaders, faculty, University departments, and community-based organizations.

Coordinates meetings and facilitates communication regarding program requirements, policies, procedures, and student participation. Manages and maintains student participation records for consideration toward the MD degree with Distinction in Community Service. Ensures accurate and complete documentation of student engagement and program requirements. Manages relationships and administrative processes with community-based organizations participating in student outreach activities. Ensures that participating students and organizations comply with applicable University policies, procedures, and requirements.

Develops, prepares, and monitors program budgets and financial reports for Student Outreach activities. Tracks expenditures and provides budget information to program…