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About the Role

The Curriculum Coordinator will maintain an environment for Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) PhD Programs within Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) to achieve academic goals, adhering to best practices and policies for institutional and student success. This role oversees program and course maintenance, course evaluations, non-course requirements, and supplemental training, collaborating with faculty and staff to improve curriculum development and requirements.

Responsibilities

Schedule and monitor completion of non-course training requirements, including responsible conduct of research, individual development plans, and externships.
Oversee scheduling of and provide support for centrally managed, BGS-wide core courses, including support to faculty course directors for scheduling course activities, TA appointments, examinations, and supplemental evaluations.
Oversee BGS course evaluations and prepare reports for faculty and staff leadership.
Organize and staff meetings of the BGS Curriculum Committee, including scheduling, developing agendas, reviewing and documenting program/course changes, and ensuring implementation of approved changes.
Support BGS Registrar in maintaining accurate course information in University and local systems (Pennant, Curriculum Manager, CLSS - CourseLeaf Section Scheduler).
Work closely with the Curriculum Director and Finance Office to fill and document TA assignments, including generating TA appointment letters in compliance with union contract requirements.
Serve as liaison with Scheduling Office to book BGS courses in PSOM and University spaces, coordinating classroom scheduling requirements with graduate groups.
Provide reporting to assist with curriculum and program needs.
Manage routine aspects of BGS visiting student documentation requirements for external students temporarily performing research in PSOM labs.
Maintain and update program websites related to curriculum and non-course training requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Critical thinking skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and web content software.
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
Previous experience working with higher education curriculum programs is strongly preferred.
Previous experience working with Pennant systems is preferred.
A cover letter is required.
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.

Skills

Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Teamwork
Prioritization
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Web content software
Adaptability to new systems and processes

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$55,962.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to University Resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance

About the Company

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, consistently ranking among the top 10 universities.
It is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and has 12 highly-regarded schools.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
Philadelphia is described as a perfect place to call home for work and play due to its historical significance, lively cultural offerings, and variety of atmospheres.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.