Senior Coordinator, UME and GME Academic Support, Academic Affairs Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0154097]
About The Position
The Senior Coordinator, UME and GME Academic Support serves as a senior professional and functional lead for academic support across the medical education continuum, with primary responsibility for developing, implementing, and continually improving Graduate Medical Education academic support. Within priorities established by the Director of Academic Support, the position independently defines service approaches, referral and follow-up processes, learner interventions, resources, and outcome-tracking methods for residents and fellows across GME programs. The role manages complex, high-acuity academic support cases involving USMLE examinations, remediation, leaves or extended timelines, individualized learning plans, and progression concerns across UME and GME. Using advanced knowledge of learning science, medical education, and performance data, the Senior Coordinator advises faculty and educational leaders and influences academic support and remediation processes across programs. The position evaluates trends and outcomes, translates findings into program improvements, and remains accountable for day-to-day functional execution and stakeholder coordination. The position requires a master's degree in an applicable field and 4–7 years of experience. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. Visa sponsorship is not provided.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field such as Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Learning Sciences, Counseling, Medical Education, Health Professions Education, or a closely related field.
- Four to seven years of experience.
- Progressively responsible professional experience in academic support, academic coaching, learner success, medical education, health professions education, or a closely related setting.
- Experience independently assessing complex learner needs and developing individualized interventions or remediation strategies.
- Experience designing, implementing, or improving programs, processes, or services.
- Experience consulting cross-functionally with faculty or educational leaders.
- Experience using performance or outcome data to guide decisions.
- Experience autonomously managing work within broader leadership priorities.
- Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting learners in both UME and GME.
- Direct experience with USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, In-Training Examinations, or specialty board preparation.
- Experience with remediation, probation, leaves, extended curricular timelines, individualized learning plans, or clinical re-entry.
- Familiarity with ACGME Core Competencies and Milestones.
- Experience developing or scaling academic support services across multiple educational programs.
- Doctoral or professional preparation (EdD, PhD, MD, or DO) in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Graduate Medical Education academic support function.
- Define service approaches, referral and follow-up processes, learner interventions, resources, and outcome-tracking methods for residents and fellows across GME programs, within priorities established by the Director of Academic Support.
- Manage complex academic support cases involving USMLE examinations, remediation, leaves or extended timelines, individualized learning plans, and progression concerns across UME and GME.
- Advise faculty and educational leaders using knowledge of learning science, medical education, and performance data.
- Influence academic support and remediation processes across programs.
- Evaluate trends and outcomes and translate findings into program improvements.
- Coordinate stakeholders and execute day-to-day functional work.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
- No state income tax.
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
- Wellness programming for UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
- Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
