Coordinator (COM - Rural Programs)

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Quillen College of Medicine’s Rural and Community Programs division, which is dedicated to educating future physicians—especially those interested in primary care—to practice in underserved and rural communities. The Coordinator will coordinate the Underserved Medicine Clerkship used by Generalist Track students during the clinical phase of their education. The role calls for an interest in community engagement, a passion for working with students, and a desire to make an impact. The position reports directly to the Administrator of Rural and Community Programs and receives programmatic guidance from the Associate Dean for Rural and Community Programs. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two years of experience in a role requiring autonomy.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, including MS Teams.
• Ability to use computers, with strong word-processing skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to deal professionally and responsibly with privileged information.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis, including some overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the medical education system.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare-related field or medical education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Underserved Medicine Clerkship used by Generalist Track students during the clinical phase of their education.
• Engage communities, build community partnerships, and develop preceptor relationships for student involvement.
• Prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Organize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Handle privileged information professionally and responsibly.
• Travel on a limited basis, including some overnight stays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time