Curriculum Coordinator, Foundational Sciences

DO-CA-OP-Educ-Asses Cur Eval

Full Time

85704BR

Job Summary

UCSF is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the country. The Bridges Curriculum offers medical students a unique educational experience that includes one-on-one coaching with faculty mentors, team-based learning, structured reflection and wellness, and an integrated approach to learning through assessment.

Under the direction of the Manager of Foundational Sciences, the Curriculum Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of 52 weeks of curriculum to first and second-year medical students over the initial 18 months of their training. This curriculum is organized into eight Foundational Science blocks, each focused on a systems-based approach to physiology, pathology, clinical presentations, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Instructional methods include lectures, small group sessions, online modules, and laboratory experiences.

The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the educational experience for 1-2 assigned Foundational Science blocks, including:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding block related inquiries
• Communicating course expectations and updates to students; responding to student questions
• Developing detailed project plans for assigned blocks, including key deliverables and deadlines
• Creating block-specific materials such as schedules, assignments, and course readers
• Recruiting and confirming faculty educators for teaching sessions
• Providing in-person support to faculty educators during instructional sessions
• Using curriculum management systems and educational technologies to organize course logistics and track student progress
• Collaborating with Block Directors to design assessments, monitor student performance, and coordinate remediation as needed
• Supporting Block Directors through scheduling, drafting course communications and materials, and providing guidance on the Bridges Curriculum framework
• Identifying and addressing student or faculty concerns, escalating issues and discussing solutions with the Manager and Block Directors

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 $83,700 - $125,600 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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, 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 in 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 issue
• 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 related area
• 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
• Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Thorough knowledge of health professions education industry

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004389 HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 3

Job Category

Education, Professional (Non-Clinical)

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

Mon - Fri 8am-5pm