Curriculum Coordinator

Job Overview Job Category: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations Requisition Number: CURRI001322 Location: CDU University - LA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA Postings: August 6, 2025 Employment Type: Full-Time • On-site Compensation: $68,640.00 - $70,000.00 Position Status: Full Time On-site position. Conditional Statement related to funding may apply as described below. Note: This description retains the original job content and responsibilities. Some non-essential formatting and external components were removed for accessibility and standards compliance. Job Summary The Curriculum Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the assigned Pre-Clerkship or Clerkship Director(s), the Director of Medical Education, and the Assistant Dean of Medical Education. A Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for assisting in developing, organizing, and directing the operations of students in the Medical Doctorate program. The coordinator will assist their assigned Pre-Clerkship or Clerkship(s) in implementing the curriculum as approved by the CDU COM Education Policy Curriculum Committee (EPCC), prepare reports on attendance, gather course and student evaluations, coordinate mid-clerkship feedback, and help solicit the evaluations from faculty and organize regular Grading Meetings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Curriculum Coordinators assigned to the Pre-Clerkship Courses: Assist in all aspects of the medical school curriculum. Principal function is administrative liaison and project management support. Efficient preparation and communication of curricular information to course directors, content leaders, faculty, and students. Provide administrative support for medical school curriculum, including course coordination, project management, general office administration, and preparation and dissemination of course materials and syllabi. Efficiently prepare and communicate curricular information to course directors, content leaders, faculty, and students. Schedule learning sessions including room reservations. Maintain on-line course materials in the learning management system (LMS). Frontline contact and liaison between students, faculty, and course co-directors. Coordinate exam preparation and evaluation process for each course with timely submission to meet curricular deadlines, including proctoring of exams. Attend curricular committees and other curricular-related meetings. Manage curricular projects and tasks, multi-task, and balance the needs of various roles with diverse directors. Curriculum Coordinators assigned to the Clerkship Courses: The Clerkship Curriculum Coordinator supports one or more clerkships (Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Ambulatory Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, and Clinical Skills Longitudinal Courses). Responsibilities include proctoring computer-based examinations, monitoring adherence to clerkship rotations policies, supervising other clerkship support staff, and performing other duties as assigned. Coordinate the Clerkship with assignment of students to clerkship sites, monitor onboarding at affiliated institutions, monitor student performance, assist in developing and revising the curriculum, prepare reports, and maintain the core lecture schedule. Develop and administer quizzes, monitor work hours and logs, mid-terms and final grades, and participate in mid-clerkship evaluation sessions. In conjunction with the Clerkship Director, develop and administer computer-based examinations, verify and sign off on student grades after Director approval. Coordinate with the College of Medicine Standardized Patient Program and OSCEs; administer NBME subject boards for the clerkship. School of Medicine Responsibilities Provide counseling and resolution to immediate problems or concerns of the students. Monitor and report violations of learning climate, including student mistreatment and Title IX issues. Monitor senior clerkship rotation, advise on course requirements, develop and maintain tracking systems, and ensure adherence to departmental and institutional requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education, Health Services Administration, Psychology, Nursing, or English from an accredited college or university. Experience Minimum: One year of experience with course/curriculum coordinating. Preferred: Prior administrative experience in an academic setting. Knowledge, Abilities, Skills Teaching assistant (TA) skills Critical thinking, problem analysis and solution development Analytical and computer skills; proficient with Microsoft and Adobe suites Advanced skills in spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling tools Ability to plan, direct and manage work of considerable difficulty Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain professional relationships Ability to supervise staff, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and coordinate with external partners Ability to learn new computer programs, including database and payroll applications Ability to maintain confidentiality of student scores, personnel records, and evaluations Ability to work independently and with university policies and procedures Complexity Perform highly detailed work with sustained attention while handling numerous inquiries Physical Demands Occasional stooping; frequent standing; constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching; good manual dexterity and speaking/hearing abilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Work Environment On-site unless otherwise authorized Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities Occasionally required to work in confined spaces Mental Demands Frequent variety of tasks; sustained concentration, analysis, and judgment under pressure Special Requirements Ability to work effectively with a diverse community COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of the newest booster may be required. Accommodations evaluated per law and university policy. EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status. Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree (as above). Preferred: Master’s degree (as above). Note: The original content included various non-standard markup and inline components. This version preserves the job content while conforming to formatting standards using only allowed tags. #J-18808-Ljbffr