Curriculum Coordinator, Career Launch

Company: University of California - San Francisco Campus an
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 19, 2025

Job Description:

Curriculum Coordinator, Career Launch







DO-CA-OP-Educ-Asses Cur Eval




Full Time




83771BR


Job Summary


UCSF is one of the top 5 medical schools in the country and the Bridges curriculum provides our medical students a unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one coaching with a faculty mentor, participate in team-based learning, incorporate reflection and wellness into the curriculum, and learn through assessment.
Under the direction of the Manager of the Foundations 2 and Career Launch Curriculum, the curriculum coordinator will work closely with the program directors to coordinate the Introduction to Career Launch course, Coda course, and longitudinal preceptorship experiences called SPAN for UCSF medical students completing the Career Launch phase of the curriculum.

The curriculum coordinator will coordinate all aspects of these educational experiences, including:

• Identify clinical preceptors, collect student preferences, and match students to preceptors
• Serve as first point of contact for faculty and other staff to answer questions about the courses and programs
• Communicate course and program expectations to students and answer student questions
• Create course and program materials such as calendar and assignments, and provide support to teaching faculty during sessions
• Address any student or faculty issues related to courses and preceptorships and discuss solutions with Manager and Faculty Directors
• Utilize technology to manage course and program logistics and to track student completion of activities and requirements
• Assign student assessments and faculty and program evaluations in evaluation system and monitor evaluation compliance
• Provide ongoing programmatic support to Faculty Directors: schedule meetings, draft program materials, and share information about medical education and the Bridges curriculum
  Career Launch is the final, highly individualized phase of the Bridges Curriculum, lasting 61 weeks. It includes dedicated time for students to complete scholarly projects while they pursue advanced clinical training that prepare them for their chosen career paths. Career Launch starts with an introductory course, Introduction to Career Launch, to prepare students for advanced clinical coursework, and concludes with a clinical Capstone course, Coda, that prepares students to successfully start their residency programs.
  
  About Introduction to Career Launch Course
  Introduction to Career Launch is a four-week course designed to help students transition to advanced clinical rotations. Sessions are focused on roles and responsibilities, communication skills, interprofessional teams, and strategies and skill development for success in ambulatory, in-patient, and acute care settings.
  
  About Coda Course
  Coda is a three-week course that concludes the Bridges curriculum and prepares students for their transition to residency. Coda's main purpose is to summarize and review the most important clinical information necessary for internship. There is a specialty-specific component of the course, which offers a more tailored approach to internship preparation.
  
  About SPAN
  SPAN (Specialty Practice Ambulatory Sub-iNternship) is a longitudinal program in which students are paired with a clinical preceptor for 16 half-day sessions over the course of Career Launch, with the goal of entering residency prepared for outpatient clinical practice. In this program, students develop advanced ambulatory skills, build on experience gained in previous Bridges longitudinal programs, and develop longitudinal coaching/mentoring relationships.The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary range for this position is $67,600 - $120,200 (Annual Rate).To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:
  
  Department Description
  
  The Assessment, Curriculum and Evaluations (ACE) Unit is the administrative team in the School of Medicine, Dean's Office, Medical Education that operationalizes and directs the design of the MD curriculum, student assessment and program evaluation. Working closely with faculty and SOM Medical Education Deans, the ACE consists of several subunits that manage the day-to-day operation of curriculum design, implementation, delivery and learner support.
  
  The teams in ACE design, conduct, promote, evaluate, and support medical education programs in compliance with organizational objectives and nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements. The ACE teams support learners in areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessment, and evaluations. The ACE team coordinates all activities associated with ongoing administration of medical education programs.
  
  
  
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree Education, Administration or related area and / or equivalent experience/training.
  • Minimum 3+ years of directly relevant experience
  • Thorough knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and systems. Thorough knowledge of the administrative and operational implications in a program
  • Demonstrated experience and documented excellence in oral and written communications skills; includes active listening and critical thinking
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background. Empathetic and aware of impact on others. Strong problem solving skills to assist learners and resolve issues
  • Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    • Master's degree in Education, Public Health or related area preferred
    • Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Thorough knowledge of health professions education industry
    • Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms. Demonstrated ability to analyze and seek solutions to enhance the user experience
    • Thorough knowledge of data management, documentation methods used in investigating and presenting findings about the program. Skills include statistical analysis of data across databases and systems
      
      
      About UCSF
      
      The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
      
      
      Pride Values
      
      UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
      
      In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
      
      Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
      
      
      Equal Employment Opportunity
      
      The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
      
      
      Organization
      
      Campus
      
      
      Job Code and Payroll Title
      
      004389 HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 3
      
      
      Job Category
      
      Education
      
      
      Bargaining Unit
      
      99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
      
      
      Employee Class
      
      Career
      
      
      Percentage
      
      100%
      
      
      Location
      
      San Francisco, CA
      
      
      Campus
      
      Parnassus Heights (SF)
      
      
      Work Style
      
      Hybrid
      
      
      Shift
      
      Days
      
      
      Shift Length
      
      8 Hours
      
      
      Additional Shift Details
      
      M-F 8am-5pm
      
      
      

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