Staff Assistant (Part-Time), Academic Affairs Department, Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

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SUMMARY :

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a self-directed learning methodology and curricular track where medical students learn the foundations of science knowledge within the context of clinical cases during the first two years of medical school. This opportunity will help to support the PBL curriculum administration, while providing strong customer service to medical students as they navigate a complex curriculum. Under the direction of the Director of Problem-Based Learning, the Staff Assistant supports faculty and students in the teaching and evaluation of student performance; creates, coordinates and disseminates relevant information and class schedules for students, faculty and staff; serves as a resource for student directed learning issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Understand and adhere to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy. Expedites and coordinates services such as PBL room maintenance, cleaning, and repairs. Performs inventory control and ordering office and classroom supplies for PBL program. Assists students and faculty session coordination during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning PBL-1 and PBL-2 classes. Monitor and track PBL classroom technology. Contact vendor and coordinate repairs when needed. Assist with the set-up of supplies and technology for Osteopathic Clinical Skills labs. Proctor examinations when needed. Maintains updated spreadsheet for faculty and/or student absences in conjunction with the Assoc Director for PBL and other Academic Affairs staff. Completes preparation for blocks including assembling and copying content for facilitator binders, communicating with facilitators, updating information on the PBL common google drive, classroom preparations. Summarizes minutes of PBL facilitator block meetings and disseminates to appropriate faculty and staff. Supports PBL department with coordinating meetings, room reservations, and travel arrangements. Helps support students and faculty in the DxR Platform including entering corrections as approved by the block directors. Provides cross coverage for other members of the administrative team as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIF ICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent organizational skills, take initiative to maintain and make recommendations to the Director of PBL regarding processes; have proven ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students and staff; be customer service focused; and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, plus one (1) year of related experience in a business office, government agency or a university setting required. Applicants lacking the degree may substitute appropriate related experience on a year-to-year basis. All applicants must be MS Office literate including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with Canvas and One45 preferred. Experience with diverse populations. Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own. Ability to recognize and manage one’s behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization. Salary/Benefits: In compliance with The State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $25.81 to $30.85 , with placement within the range determined by candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Advertised: Aug 19 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Sep 7 2026 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time Non-Discrimination at Rowan University Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,Administrative Assistant,View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io. For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rowan-University