Job Abstract

The Department of Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Executive Medical Student Coordinator. In this role you will collaborate with the clerkship chair and be responsible for the administrative management of the clerkship across all affiliate sites during this required educational experience for 2nd year medical students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. In partnership with the clerkship chair, you will maintain accreditation standards and serve as a liaison between medical students, dean’s office staff, and faculty and staff at multiple affiliate campuses. The principal coordinator may also serve as site coordinator for clerkship activities for UCLA-based students. You will also support, develop, initiate and/or direct a wide range of programmatic activities including but not limited to: long- and short-term curricular planning; project management; coordinating orientation activities during required intersession; policy oversight; effective communication with faculty, learners, university staff; and internal and external program relations. You will support learners in areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning activities, scheduling, assessment, and evaluations.

Pay Range: $25.95 - $54.50 hourly

• Bachelor’s Degree in related and/or equivalent experience/training
• 1+ years experience coordinating an educational program(s) in an academic medical center or other relevant experience
• Comprehensive understanding of LCME accreditation policy
• Proficient with or ability to quickly learn Microsoft Office programs, and dean’s office database management programs and web based applications.?
• Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written.? Actively listens to what others are saying to achieve understanding.? Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information.?
• Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and responsibly; ability to follow FERPA regulations
• Open to change and new information; adapts behavior and wok methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.? Acclimates quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.?
• Demonstrated commitment to knowledge development/professional development
• High degree of initiative and independent judgement?
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines.?
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact collegially with faculty, staff, learners, and outside contacts at all levels
• Comprehensive understanding of UCLA policy and procedures?