What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Education Program Coordinator - Office of Curricular Affairs, College of Medicine position at University of Illinois College of Medicine?
# of Positions: 1Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: February 1, 2026Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60,000.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary
About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.The Medical Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of block and longitudinal courses for first- and second-year College of Medicine students independently and under the direction of the OCA Director, the Phase 1 curricular Dean, and other administrative staff leaders. This role supports daily instructional activities, student attendance tracking, course evaluations, and communications while also assisting with co-curricular programs, special projects, and key student events such as orientations and exam proctoring. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.The Medical Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of block and longitudinal courses for first- and second-year College of Medicine students independently and under the direction of the OCA Director, the Phase 1 curricular Dean, and other administrative staff leaders. This role supports daily instructional activities, student attendance tracking, course evaluations, and communications while also assisting with co-curricular programs, special projects, and key student events such as orientations and exam proctoring. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinates daily instructional activities, assessment, course evaluation, communication, and general problem solving for block and longitudinal courses first- and second-year College of Medicine courses.
- Follows-up and tracks student attendance and incomplete quiz completion in the M1 and M2 curriculum. Reports and tracks issues with the Phase 1 Attendance Policy and local procedures.
- Monitors and responds to student emails and communications via Slack. Attends, participates on, and provides feedback to the Slack Strategy
- Committee. Assists Associate Dean with bi-weekly communications with students, faculty and staff.
- Acts as OCA liaison providing support with the Student Curricular Board and other co-curricular student group including the Mentor’s Program.
- Participates as ex-officio in College of Medicine curricular planning and policy-making committees.
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects such as M1 and M2 Orientation, COM exam proctoring, and other events for students.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000