Overview:
The Office of Professional Education (OPE) at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton, Massachusetts supports faculty and student endeavors in the classroom and across campus. The OPE ensures excellence in teaching in collaboration with academic and clinical departments, manages curriculum and program development, facilitates faculty development, maintains student information, scheduling, and grading systems, and provides support for the university learning management system and education tools. The OPE is currently engaged in development and implementation of a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum that will replace the current curriculum starting August 2024.
What You'll Do:
Under the supervision of the Professional Education Manager, the Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support and communications for the new DVM curriculum Thread Leaders and faculty. The position will handle complex and confidential situations and requests and serve in a highly visible capacity as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and other constituents. Support of academic activities includes but is not limited to: accurate and timely revision and production of course syllabi; creating and posting assignments, schedules, and other course materials using Tufts Learning Management System (Canvas) and OASIS student information and scheduling system; works closely with all course instructors during the creation of student assessments (exams and quizzes) using ExamSoft and Canvas, including the development and editing of question banks; and assisting faculty with entering grades and evaluations. The position will coordinate meetings and special events, including contacting speakers, and coordinating support for presenters, and may also coordinate additional programs and/or projects for the curricular Thread.
What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:- High School Diploma /GED and 5+ years of administrative experience
- Able to work on-site and in-person at the Grafton campus
- Excellent knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and effectively change priorities and direction
- Must be an effective communicator with a keen sense of how to maintain excellent relationships
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and balance multiple stakeholders
- Must be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from one's' own
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of administrative experience, in an educational setting
- Advanced level of proficiency with learning management systems (Canvas), and tools and technology used for education
- Preference given to individuals with prior work experience in higher education supporting curriculum and learning
Salary Range:
Minimum $27.30, Midpoint $32.50, Maximum $37.70