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Drexel University

Academic Coordinator

🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $19 - $28 per Hour 💻 Administrator 🗓️ September 16th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Drexel University is hiring an Academic Coordinator to provide administrative support for the Director of the Women's Health Education Program in the College of Medicine. The coordinator manages scheduling and coordinates community and clinical sites for Women's Health electives and the scholars program. This person also supports lecture development and serves as the primary contact for medical students pursuing Women's Health electives or research.

Highlights
  • Coordinate the Women's Health Seminar Series and Scholar Program
  • Assist with reports and grant preparation
  • Provide administrative support and coordination for medical student education and community engagement
  • Collaborate with the Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence
  • Support curriculum development and updates to lectures
  • Perform literature searches and retrieve articles for the Pathway program
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint proficiently
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience needed
  • Compensation ranges from $18.89 to $28.33 per hour based on qualifications and experience

Academic Coordinator Full Description

Job Summary
Academic Coordinator provides administrative support for the Director of Women's Health Education Program by assisting with all scheduling, coordinating community and clinical sites for the Women's Health electives and scholars program, providing support for updating and creating new lectures and functioning as the primary contract for medical students interested in any Women's Health Elective or research programs.

Essential Functions
  • Coordinate Women's Health Seminar Series and Scholar Program.
  • Assist in reports and grant preparation.
  • Provide administrative support and coordination for medical student education and community engagement.
  • Collaborate with all aspects of the Office of Community Health and Inclusive Excellence.
  • Provide curricular support.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Associate's Degree in or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum of 2-3 Years of experience.
  • Must be proficient in MS office, specifically word, Excel, publisher, and power point.
  • Excellent typing, proofreading, and editing skills, ability to handle multiple working assignments/projects.
  • Ability to learn and use new computer skills as necessary to meet curricular needs.
  • Excellent library skills to perform literature searches and retrieve articles needed for the Pathway.

Physical Demands
Typically sitting at a desk/table

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade H. Compensation for this grade ranges from $18.89 to $28.33 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.