Pre-Clerkship Coordinator (Med 2) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Pre-Clerkship Coordinator (Med 2)Department/Unit Undergraduate Medical EducationLocation HalifaxPosting Number S358-22Employee Group NSGEU Local 77Position Type Regular, On-GoingDuration of Contract (if applicable)Employment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $25.08- $31.80 per hour ($42,378 - $53,750 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)Classification C6Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryThe Department of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) within the Faculty of Medicine, delivers an informative and challenging curriculum for the undergraduate students enrolled in the Medical School, which will prepare them for the next stage of their medical education. Reporting to the UGME Administrator, the Pre-Clerkship Coordinator (Med 2) will be an integral member of UGME in the delivery of the MD program, administering and coordinating pre-clerkship curriculum and student assessments.Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior UGME staff to coordinate the development of the pre-clerkship units. Develop schedules, ensure integration of units and resolve conflicts in Med 1 and Med 2 schedules. Maintain changes and edits electronically. Create individual schedules for students as required.
• Serve as the primary administrative resource person for faculty and students regarding curriculum for the core units.
• Administer on-line curriculum tools. Distribute program evaluation tools. Ensure all curriculum lecture material and administrative curriculum documents are in the schedule and released appropriately.
• Act as the primary administrative resource person for exam development in the pre-clerkship units. Ensure adherence to procedures developed by UGME. Maintain examination question database. Develop, draft and revise examinations in consultation with Unit Heads.
• Produce reports of preliminary examination results for review by Evaluation Administrator and Unit Heads. Debrief Unit Head and other stakeholders at the completion of unit. Identify successes, issues, and offer recommendations from an administration standpoint.
• Coordinate, facilitate and supervise student examination review sessions. Supervise exam invigilation.

NotePeriodic evening and weekend work is required for exam invigilation and meetings. Scheduling and/or compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.The successful candidate is expected to be available to work on campus, and will be required to provide proof of vaccination or twice-weekly COVID tests in accordance with University policiesThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.QualificationsBusiness/Office Administration diploma with approximately five years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required, preferably in a health professional education environment. Proven excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills are required. Must have demonstrated initiative and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently and multi-task in a deadline driven, confidential team environment. Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications and database systems is required. Knowledge of medical education programs and/or academic health care environment an asset, as is knowledge of Brightspace, One45 and/or Sharepoint.Job CompetenciesAdditional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationBargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.Diversity StatementDalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies One (1)Open Date 09/09/2022Close Date 09/23/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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