Coordinator - Clerkship​/College Of Medicine

COORDINATOR - CLERKSHIP / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3963

Position Number

Position Number 78710

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title COORDINATOR - CLERKSHIP / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Position Summary

The clerkship coordinator is responsible for educational program planning which includes coordinating medical student activities for the Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University for year 3 and 4 students, including two core clerkships and multiple elective rotations across a distributed clinical network of a variety of specialties at several medical sites. This position plans and coordinates the routine and ad hoc functions to the clerkship curriculum, including didactics, clinical schedules, faculty recruitment and assignments, along with student orientations and assessment.

The coordinator works with the manager of distributed clinical education and serves as the primary point of contact for rotating students, as well as clerkship faculty. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to handle/process confidential matters appropriately. In addition, the coordinator operates as task and results oriented in handling multiple priorities, remains flexibility in an evolving work environment, and is open to collaboration.

• Associate’s degree or a combination of education and administrative experience that equates to two years.
• Demonstrated ability to be professional, detail oriented, and highly organized.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Exceptionally well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel within and beyond the Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Ability to cope with stress effectively.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be team- and goal-oriented and work effectively and steadily under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Computer and software literacy, including Microsoft Suite.
• Must be proficient in the operation of office equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience in a medical education setting.
• Familiarity with the medical or education process.

• Works with the manager of distributed clinical education to design, develop, and revise student and faculty orientation materials, clerkship syllabi, and clerkship manuals.
• Oversees and coordinates orientation sessions for each block of medical students.
• Collaborates with the manager of distributed clinical education to develop and design clinical and didactic schedules for assigned clerkship and elective rotations.
• Ensures faculty, residents, and medical students have the appropriate materials, resources, and information to participate efficiently and effectively in the medical student program.
• Continuously oversees student clinical activities in adherence to the duty hours policy throughout each rotation.
• Coordinates medical student education sessions, including faculty support and set up of videoconferencing equipment.
• Serves as a…