Posting Number req26597
Department COM-T Curricular Affairs
Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu
Location Tucson Campus
Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights

The Office of Curricular Affairs develops and administers many of the educational programs and services at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Tucson, including our medical student curriculum from years 1 through 4, and is committed to strengthening and advancing the faculty and the curriculum via development programs.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs & Accreditation, the Program Coordinator, Senior will provide coordination and support to Block Directors, facilitators, and medical students during the preclinical curriculum blocks and/or courses.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Course Director(s) to plan, design, and coordinate block/course sessions:

Verify accuracy of updated Learning Outcomes (LOs) for sessions within the learning management system and in the block/course syllabus.
Create, plan, and maintain a working calendar of blocks' weekly sessions.
Assign facilitators and students to groups and create sessions and offerings within learning management system.
Maintain absence requests within learning management system.
Schedule, coordinate, and proctor quizzes and exams.
Maintain academic records (grades) within learning management system and UAccess Instructor Center.

Design, development, and distribution of educational materials:

Collaborate with Faculty in the creation/modification/maintenance of block material.
Collaborate with Block Directors and Thread Directors for integration of thread material.
Administer and collect educational materials for Team Learning sessions.

Communications and Information Coordination:
Serve as a liaison between Course Director(s) and Curricular Affairs (especially regarding internal policies/procedures).
Reserve classrooms for preclerkship sessions through room scheduling system.
Help provide documentation for the LCME accreditation standards relating to the blocks within the curriculum, as needed.
Coordinate with BioMedical Communications to ensure proper recording of block sessions.

Meetings and additional support:
Attend monthly Curricular Affairs Staff meetings.
Attend bi-monthly TCMS meetings.
Provide support for other programs in the Curricular Affairs Office, as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of learning management systems.
Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Background or experience in higher education.
Familiarity with the College of Medicine medical student curriculum.
Knowledge of College of Medicine policies and procedures.

FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Academic Administration
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 9
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Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Academic Program Mgmt
Job Function Academic Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Gerry Flores, gflores007@arizona.edu
Open Date 7/22/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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