Senior Program Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Program Coordinator provides individualized services to underrepresented, low-income, first-generation college students, and others at higher risk of academic difficulty to support academic success. The role assesses students’ academic needs, develops individualized study plans, identifies and addresses academic and non-academic barriers, and provides counseling and advising on factors affecting student retention and academic progress. Support may also focus on particular underrepresented groups, academic skills such as research and graduate school preparation, and success within specific academic programs.

The position also supports Post Baccalaureate students through workshops and faculty mentoring activities, reviews program applications and makes admissions recommendations, and advises students on medical school applications. The coordinator develops and evaluates School of Medicine educational outreach and pipeline programs and gathers and analyzes program and student data for evaluation and improvement. This is a temporary assignment through June 2027.

Requirements

• Knowledge of academic advising, counseling, student development, and strategies that support student achievement.
• Knowledge of issues affecting students from diverse, underserved, disadvantaged, low-income, and first-generation backgrounds in higher education.
• Experience analyzing complex situations, identifying solutions, and supporting programs designed to meet diverse student needs.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating applications, academic records, transcripts, and other materials using established program criteria.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and research design.
• Experience researching, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data and preparing reports.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of conflict management and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable confidentiality, access, safety, and ethical requirements related to student services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic counseling and advising; assess students’ academic progress and needs, develop strategies to address barriers, and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Coordinate with faculty, academic departments, and community partners to support student academic and research projects, develop academic plans, and facilitate academic development seminars.
• Design and facilitate academic and application skills workshops and support faculty mentoring activities for Post Baccalaureate students.
• Independently review and evaluate program applications, academic records, transcripts, and supporting materials using established program criteria; coordinate and participate in applicant interviews and make admissions recommendations.
• Advise students on medical school applications, program selection, personal statements, and secondary applications.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate School of Medicine educational outreach and pipeline programs and support related program activities and communications.
• Collect, compile, organize, and analyze program and student data; prepare reports and summaries to support program evaluation and improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior