Senior Academic Coordinator, Clinical Skills and Anatomy

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Academic Coordinator, Clinical Skills and Anatomy (CSA) provides comprehensive administrative and educational support for the preclerkship Clinical Skills and Anatomy courses in the first and second years of the medical school curriculum. This position combines responsibilities in academic coordination and standardized patient (SP) education to ensure seamless planning and delivery of CSA learning experiences. This role serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and administrators regarding all aspects of the CSA courses, promoting a learner-centered environment that supports professional development, competency-based education, and inclusive learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds (light)
Ability to lift and transport heavy objects/items up to 20 pounds (light)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, theater, healthcare administration, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in academic program coordination, medical education, and clinical skills training.
Experience with medical school learning management systems (Elentra, One45, Oasis, etc.), simulation technologies (Learning Space, etc.), and assessment software.
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
Knowledge of competency-based medical education principles and LCME accreditation standards.
Commitment to equity, psychological safety, and inclusive learning environments.
Experience in standardized patient program development, simulation education, or extended reality, instruction support.
Familiarity with medical improv as an educational tool in academic medicine.

Responsibilities

Course and Curriculum Coordination Coordinate all logistics for CSA course sessions, including scheduling, room reservations, audiovisual setup, materials preparation, and faculty coordination.
Maintain detailed course calendars, timetables, and student schedules in collaboration with course directors and the Office of Medical Education.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of course communications, announcements, and content in Elentra and Elevate Learning Space.
Support exam and assessment proctoring administration, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and formative activities.
Standardized Patient (SP) Program Integration Serve as the liaison between the CSA courses, the Grace Center, and the Health Futures Center to align SP activities with curricular needs.
Assist with casting, scheduling, and preparing standardized patients for CSA sessions and OSCEs.
Support SP training to ensure accurate case portrayal, feedback consistency, and standardized performance.
Observe SP sessions, provide coaching, and assist in continuous quality improvement for simulation-based learning.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate SP and simulation-based teaching with anatomy and clinical reasoning instruction.
Student and Faculty Support Act as the primary contact for students regarding CSA scheduling, logistics, and course-related concerns.
Support faculty and instructors in session preparation, material distribution, and assessment tracking.
Facilitate student onboarding, orientation, and communication regarding course expectations and performance.
Provides entry-level technology assistance for educational software and hardware tools.
Maintain an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment that fosters professional growth and cultural humility.
Data Management, Reporting, and Accreditation Maintain accurate student records, including grades, attendance, evaluations, and course performance metrics.
Assist with preparation of accreditation documentation and reports (e.g., LCME).
Program Development and Innovation Contribute to development and refinement of SP cases and educational materials in collaboration with simulation faculty.
Explore and implement innovations in simulation and feedback delivery, including use of digital or AI-enhanced tools.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Supervise Staff and/or students
Work independently
Work both independently and within a complex structured team
Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action
Other duties as assigned