Coordinator, Medical Education

Compensation : $26.41 per hour based upon skills and experience.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Medical Education plays a critical role in advancing the effective delivery of the Foundational Sciences curriculum within the Chicago Medical School. This position provides high-level coordination and operational management to ensure that medical education programs, courses, and faculty-led sessions are delivered seamlessly in both virtual and in-person settings.

Reporting to the Department Chair, Vice-Chair, Education Directors, and the Manager of Medical Education, the ACME serves as a central hub for curriculum operations, schedule management, instructional technology, and academic program support. The Coordinator partners closely with faculty, staff, and students to foster an organized, efficient, and learner-centered environment that supports the school's academic mission.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time staff members are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum & Program Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and logistics for medical education courses, blocks, and threads to ensure programs run smoothly.
• Update and distribute course syllabi, schedules, and upload all lecture materials to the learning management system in collaboration with Block / Course Directors.
• Monitor and communicate schedule changes in real time, ensuring timely updates to students, faculty, and administrative staff.
• Track and report student attendance and course participation in accordance with institutional requirements.

Technology & Learning Platforms

Faculty & Student Support

Administrative & Records Management

Conditions of Employment

Required Education & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment, Schedule, and Physical Demands

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

EOE, Including Disability / Vets