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Education Program Specialist - Foundational Sciences
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: R234190
Shift: Various
Job Type: Regular
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Department:
85080 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic UME: Curriculum
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Job Title: Education Program Specialist, Foundational Sciences
Department: Undergraduate Medical Education
Reports to: Foundations Curriculum Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
The Foundational Curriculum Coordinator provides operational and logistical support for foundational (block-based) pre-clerkship courses in Years 1 and 2 of the MD curriculum. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of course delivery, including Canvas management, classroom logistics, assessment support, attendance tracking, and coordination of instructional resources.
The position also participates in intentional cross-coverage with the Longitudinal Curriculum Team and Assessment operations during peak workload periods.
Education/Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Foundational Course Operations
Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of foundational Y1/Y2 pre-clerkship courses Serve as an operational point of contact for course directors, faculty, and students Ensure accurate and timely execution of course schedules and instructional activities
Canvas & Educational Technology Support
Build and maintain Canvas course sites, including syllabi, schedules, modules, calendars, and course materials Ensure alignment across Canvas Schedule, Modules, and Calendar tools Support gradebook setup and maintenance as directed Assist with assessment and curricular content mapping projects
Classroom & Session Logistics
Prepare classrooms for daily pre-clerkship sessions, including instructional technology setup Coordinate room reservations and collaborate with scheduling partners to avoid conflicts Troubleshoot technology issues in collaboration with information technology and educational technology teams Secure faculty and staff parking access as needed Contribute to execution of foundational course simulation events
Student Attendance & Absence Management
Process absence requests in accordance with program attendance policies Configure and manage attendance systems, including roster imports and settings Reconcile mandatory attendance with approved absences and maintain accurate records
Assessment & Exam Support
Provide operational support for examinations, including room preparation and proctoring assistance Assist with testing accommodations and exam day logistics Support ExamSoft, NBME, and LearningSpace workflows as assigned
Cross Coverage & Additional Support
Provide cross coverage support to the Longitudinal Curriculum Team during peak periods (e.g., clinical performance exam weeks, simulation events) Assist with assessment operations and largescale curricular events as needed Support academic ceremonies and institutional events (e.g., White Coat, Match Day, Graduation) as assigned Perform other related duties consistent with the role as needed
Skills and Qualifications
Core Competencies
Operational excellence and reliability Clear, professional communication Problem solving and adaptability Collaborative teamwork and service orientation Discretion and professionalism in handling student and faculty information
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Visit totalrewards.org to access your existing Total Rewards and view this FAQ to learn more about the internal transfer process
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85
Summary
The Foundational Curriculum Coordinator provides operational and logistical support for foundational (block-based) pre-clerkship courses in Years 1 and 2 of the MD curriculum. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of course delivery, including Canvas management, classroom logistics, assessment support, attendance tracking, and coordination of instructional resources.
This position will report to the Foundations Manager in the Undergraduate Medical Education office. The position also participates in intentional cross-coverage with the Longitudinal Curriculum Team and Assessment operations during peak workload periods.
Education/Experience:
Key Responsibilities
Foundational Course Operations
Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of foundational Y1/Y2 pre-clerkship courses
Serve as an operational point of contact for course directors, faculty, and students
Ensure accurate and timely execution of course schedules and instructional activities
Canvas & Educational Technology Support
Build and maintain Canvas course sites, including syllabi, schedules, modules, calendars, and course materials
Ensure alignment across Canvas Schedule, Modules, and Calendar tools
Support gradebook setup and maintenance as directed
Assist with assessment and curricular content mapping projects
Classroom & Session Logistics
Prepare classrooms for daily pre-clerkship sessions, including instructional technology setup
Coordinate room reservations and collaborate with scheduling partners to avoid conflicts
Troubleshoot technology issues in collaboration with information technology and educational technology teams
Secure faculty and staff parking access as needed
Contribute to execution of foundational course simulation events
Student Attendance & Absence Management
Process absence requests in accordance with program attendance policies
Configure and manage attendance systems, including roster imports and settings
Reconcile mandatory attendance with approved absences and maintain accurate records
Assessment & Exam Support
Provide operational support for examinations, including room preparation and proctoring assistance
Assist with testing accommodations and exam day logistics
Support ExamSoft, NBME, and LearningSpace workflows as assigned
Cross Coverage & Additional Support
Provide cross coverage support to the Longitudinal Curriculum Team during peak periods (e.g., clinical performance exam weeks, simulation events)
Assist with assessment operations and largescale curricular events as needed
Support academic ceremonies and institutional events (e.g., White Coat, Match Day, Graduation) as assigned
Perform other related duties consistent with the role as needed
Essential Functions
o Experience in academic program coordination, higher education administration, or medical education support
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills
o Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
o Demonstrated flexibility and ability to collaborate across teams
o Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Core Competencies
o Operational excellence and reliability
o Clear, professional communication
o Problem solving and adaptability
o Collaborative teamwork and service orientation
o Discretion and professionalism in handling student and faculty information
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Serves as an educational specialist and consultant to faculty in implementing and evaluating required academic components and educational objectives of the medical school curriculum. Assists and ensures successful implementation of the development of new educational initiatives that are relevant to medical education. Actively participates in the curriculum by serving on multiple committees and attending conferences. Provides centralized coordination of curriculum to ensure consistency throughout the program
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