Senior Coordinator, UME and GME Academic Support, Academic Affairs Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154097]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Coordinator, UME and GME Academic Support, Academic Affairs Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154097]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Senior Coordinator, UME and GME Academic Support serves as a senior professional and functional lead for academic support across the medical education continuum, with primary ownership for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Graduate Medical Education academic support function.

Within strategic priorities established by the Director of Academic Support, the position independently defines service approaches, referral and follow-up processes, learner interventions, resources, and outcome-tracking methods for residents and fellows across GME programs.

The role also manages complex, high-acuity academic support cases involving USMLE examinations, remediation, leaves or extended timelines, individualized learning plans, and progression concerns across UME and GME.

Using advanced knowledge of learning science, medical education, and performance data, the position advises faculty and educational leaders and influences academic support and remediation processes across programs.

The Senior Coordinator evaluates trends and outcomes and translates findings into program improvements while maintaining accountability for day-to-day functional execution and stakeholder coordination.

Rebel Title (HR Classification): Student Support Associate P3

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of training (e.g., Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Learning Sciences, Counseling, Medical Education, Health Professions Education, or a closely related field) as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 4-7 years of experience . Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• •Progressively responsible professional experience in academic support, academic coaching, learner success, medical education, health professions education, or a closely related setting.
• •Experience must include independent assessment of complex learner needs, development of individualized interventions or remediation strategies, and responsibility for designing, implementing, or improving programs, processes, or services.
• •Qualifying experience should also demonstrate cross-functional consultation with faculty or educational leaders, use of performance or outcome data to guide decisions, and autonomous management of work within broader leadership priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• •Experience supporting learners in both UME and GME; direct experience with USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, In-Training Examinations, or specialty board preparation; experience with remediation, probation, leaves, extended curricular timelines, individualized learning plans, or clinical re-entry; familiarity with ACGME Core Competencies and Milestones; and experience developing or scaling academic support services across multiple educational programs.
• •Doctoral or professional preparation (EdD, PhD, MD, or DO) in a relevant field is preferred.

COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• •Competitive total rewards package including:
• •Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• •Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• •Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• •No state income tax
• •Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• •Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• •Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• •UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• •Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• •RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to Adeste Sipin, Hiring Manager .

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB

Search for this position using the job requisition number “R0154097”.

To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is com