Program Coordinator

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

Posting NumberNONAC3554Job TitleProgram CoordinatorPosition TitleProgram CoordinatorPosition TypeNon-FacultyNumber of vacancies1Salary
DepartmentAdmissions & Student AffairsPosition Summary

Responsible for promoting a positive and successful student learning experience to increase student retention, success, and completion. Provides coaching on time management, prioritization, and accountability to students to improve MSM-life balance, foster new approaches to roadblocks, build motivation, and connect students to available resources. The coordinator provides support focusing on academic support in conjunction with faculty, staff, and administrators, supporting a diverse population by fostering a student-centered environment focused on academic excellence. This position is campus-based and is not eligible for full-time remote work. Infrequent travel may be required to collaborate with colleagues at other locations and to develop professional skills.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
 

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, MSM policies and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
 

• Manage office administrative duties including but not limited to budget, vendor management and tracking, data reporting, website updates, and emails.
• Contribute to decision-making committees when medical documentation is relevant.
• Develop and train faculty, advisors, and others in the university community regarding policies and processes used to support learners through connecting with housing resources, community partners support.
• Make policy and procedure recommendations to the Assistant Dean per best practices.
• Prepare communications, responses, and other written materials for the Office of Student Success/Student Affairs.
• Attend and support student functions and events, including assisting with advising.
• Active participant in the department’s strategic planning, budget planning, and innovation efforts.
• Assists in informing students or students about policies and procedures for assisting students with disabilities.
• Serves as a resource to students, faculty/staff, and community for all student success-related efforts.
• Assists in coordinating all office activities and performs other duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement new initiatives to enhance and support student success.
  coordinate and implement outreach programming on disability-related topics for all MSM learners across degree programs.
• Manages Student resolution process working across offices in support of student success.
• Coordinates the logistics for all departmental training and community partners.
• Assist students with accessing on-campus and off-campus resources.
• Maintains confidential records and stays committed to diversity in an educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience

Closing Date
Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

This position may be funded partially or fully by sponsored/extramural funding and employment is contingent upon the continuance of funding.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.msm.edu/postings/22467EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you comfortable working on-site?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 0-2 years of experience of related work experience?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter