Posting Number: req27502
Department: Pathology and Lab Medicine
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking an Educational Program Coordinator. This position oversees and administers the department's undergraduate, graduate, and departmental educational programs. This position is responsible for coordinating academic programming, supporting curriculum and instructional activities, facilitating student engagement and recruitment initiatives, and evaluating program effectiveness. The coordinator serves as a central resource for students, faculty, staff, and external partners, ensuring the successful delivery of educational experiences that support student learning, professional development, and workforce pathways in pathology, laboratory medicine, and biomedical sciences.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Program Administration
Minimum Qualifications
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Job FTE: .5
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Academic Administration
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $28.56 - $35.70
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Job Function
Academic Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr Mark Nelson | [contact details available in the full listing]
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [contact details available in the full listing].
Department: Pathology and Lab Medicine
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking an Educational Program Coordinator. This position oversees and administers the department's undergraduate, graduate, and departmental educational programs. This position is responsible for coordinating academic programming, supporting curriculum and instructional activities, facilitating student engagement and recruitment initiatives, and evaluating program effectiveness. The coordinator serves as a central resource for students, faculty, staff, and external partners, ensuring the successful delivery of educational experiences that support student learning, professional development, and workforce pathways in pathology, laboratory medicine, and biomedical sciences.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Program Administration
- Coordinate and administer undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and departmental educational programs.
- Support program planning, implementation, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain program calendars, procedures, and operational workflows.
- Serve as a primary contact for prospective and current students.
- Support student involvement in research, experiential learning, mentoring, and career development.
- Participate in and help represent the department at recruitment events.
- Provide administrative support for curriculum planning, course and rotation scheduling, and instructional activities.
- Develop and distribute educational materials, course information, schedules, and student communications.
- Collect, analyze, and maintain program data to evaluate educational outcomes and program effectiveness.
- Prepare reports to support curriculum review, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Assist with budgeting, purchasing, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
- Maintain program records and documentation.
- Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of student employees, preceptors, and program assistants as assigned.
- Knowledge of academic program administration and student services within higher education.
- Understanding of undergraduate and graduate educational programs and student development practices.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and present class and program data and outcomes.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.), databases, learning management systems (such as D2L/Brightspace, MedLearn, Oasis, New Innovations), and student information systems.
- Willingness to gain additional knowledge and skills in specific areas of lesser familiarity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- 1 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 3 years of relevant experience in academic program administration, higher education, student services, or educational program coordination.
- Experience supporting undergraduate and/or graduate academic programs, including student recruitment, retention, and experiential learning.
- Experience working in health sciences, biomedical sciences, laboratory sciences, or other STEM education environments.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation, grant-funded programs, educational reporting, and event coordination.
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Job FTE: .5
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Academic Administration
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $28.56 - $35.70
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Job Function
Academic Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr Mark Nelson | [contact details available in the full listing]
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [contact details available in the full listing].
