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Arizona State University is hiring a Senior Academic Coordinator, Clinical Skills and Anatomy. The role manages administrative and educational support for the preclerkship Clinical Skills and Anatomy courses, coordinating course logistics, standardized patient programs, and serving as the liaison for students, faculty, and administrators to promote competency-based and inclusive learning. The position also involves exam support, data management, program development, and fostering a professional and psychologically safe learning environment.

Highlights

Coordinate logistics for Clinical Skills and Anatomy courses, including scheduling, room setup, faculty coordination, and material preparation.
Maintain course calendars and student schedules using Elentra and Elevate Learning Space.
Manage and align standardized patient (SP) activities with curricular needs and support SP training and quality improvement.
Serve as primary contact for students and faculty regarding scheduling, course concerns, onboarding, and assessment tracking.
Provide entry-level technical assistance for educational software and hardware tools.
Maintain accurate student records and assist with accreditation documentation (e.g., LCME).
Contribute to the development of SP cases and explore innovations in simulation and feedback, including digital or AI-enhanced tools.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
Desired qualifications include a master’s degree in education or related fields, 5-7 years of medical education coordination experience, and proficiency with LMS (Elentra, One45), simulation technologies, and assessment software.
Commitment to equity, psychological safety, and inclusive learning environments, with experience in competency-based medical education and standardized patient program development.

Senior Academic Coordinator, Clinical Skills and Anatomy Full Description

Job Profile:Academic Advisor 4

Job Family:Academic Advising

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$75,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Senior Academic Coordinator, Clinical Skills and Anatomy (CSA) provides comprehensive administrative and educational support for the preclerkship Clinical Skills and Anatomy courses in the first and second years of the medical school curriculum. This position combines responsibilities in academic coordination and standardized patient (SP) education to ensure seamless planning and delivery of CSA learning experiences.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and administrators regarding all aspects of the CSA courses, promoting a learner-centered environment that supports professional development, competency-based education, and inclusive learning.

Salary Range: $54,600 - $75,000; Depending on experience

Essential Duties:

Course and Curriculum Coordination

Coordinate all logistics for CSA course sessions, including scheduling, room reservations, audiovisual setup, materials preparation, and faculty coordination.
Maintain detailed course calendars, timetables, and student schedules in collaboration with course directors and the Office of Medical Education.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of course communications, announcements, and content in Elentra and Elevate Learning Space.
Support exam and assessment proctoring administration, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and formative activities.

Standardized Patient (SP) Program Integration

Serve as the liaison between the CSA courses, the Grace Center, and the Health Futures Center to align SP activities with curricular needs.
Assist with casting, scheduling, and preparing standardized patients for CSA sessions and OSCEs.
Support SP training to ensure accurate case portrayal, feedback consistency, and standardized performance.
Observe SP sessions, provide coaching, and assist in continuous quality improvement for simulation-based learning.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate SP and simulation-based teaching with anatomy and clinical reasoning instruction.

Student and Faculty Support

Act as the primary contact for students regarding CSA scheduling, logistics, and course-related concerns.
Support faculty and instructors in session preparation, material distribution, and assessment tracking.
Facilitate student onboarding, orientation, and communication regarding course expectations and performance.
Provides entry-level technology assistance for educational software and hardware tools.
Maintain an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment that fosters professional growth and cultural humility.

Data Management, Reporting, and Accreditation

Maintain accurate student records, including grades, attendance, evaluations, and course performance metrics.
Assist with preparation of accreditation documentation and reports (e.g., LCME).

Program Development and Innovation

Contribute to development and refinement of SP cases and educational materials in collaboration with simulation faculty.
Explore and implement innovations in simulation and feedback delivery, including use of digital or AI-enhanced tools.

Additional expectations:

Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds (light)
Ability to lift and transport heavy objects/items up to 20 pounds (light)
Supervise Staff and/or students
Work independently
Work both independently and within a complex structured team
Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, theater, healthcare administration, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in academic program coordination, medical education, and clinical skills training.
Experience with medical school learning management systems (Elentra, One45, Oasis, etc.), simulation technologies (Learning Space, etc.), and assessment software.
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
Knowledge of competency-based medical education principles and LCME accreditation standards.
Commitment to equity, psychological safety, and inclusive learning environments.
Experience in standardized patient program development, simulation education, or extended reality, instruction support.
Familiarity with medical improv as an educational tool in academic medicine.

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk (moderate) distances to perform work
Frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending, crawling under/around objects, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to up to 20 pounds (light)
May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses
In-person position only
Position may involve shared offices/space
This position is full-time, and the incumbent must be available Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
The primary work location is the Downtown Phoenix campus, but a presence on other campuses or at off-campus locations may be required.

Department Statement:

The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University, a flagship component of the broader ASU Health initiative, is boldly re-imagining medical education by merging clinical medicine, biomedical science, engineering, and technology into one integrated student experience. Built from the ground up for today's health-care challenges, the school trains physicians who not only provide exceptional patient care but also lead innovation, applying artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostics, and human-centered design to transform the future of medicine.

Currently located on ASU's Tempe campus, the Shufeldt School of Medicine will be headquartered on the Downtown Phoenix campus with operations transitioning in Spring 2026. The school has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and is preparing to welcome its inaugural class in Fall 2026.

By educating physician-engineers fluent in medicine, engineering, and the humanities, the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering is creating leaders who will rethink how care is delivered, measured, and improved — for Arizona's diverse communities and beyond.

Join us as we shape a new model of medical education and build the future of health care.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$20309.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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