Site Coordinator - Health Scholars Academy - Office of Student Engagement

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant is responsible for providing essential administrative and management support for the Health Scholars Academy program operations. Health Scholars Academy June 15, 2026 through July 17, 2026.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (or undergrad senior) in a STEM/health area.
This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
2 years of STEM/health work experience.
Experience working with rural or urban populations.
Leadership experience.
Has worked with K-12 age students.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in STEM/health area.
5+ years of STEM/health work experience.
Previous teaching experience.
Experience with middle school age to college age pathway programs
Leadership role experience within the K-12 student age

Responsibilities

Attending curriculum and planning sessions with the team.
Participate in pre-experience e required process design sessions.
Facilitates with the pre-planning and prep work including but not limited to structure of day, planning, excursions etc.
Gather correct student and team attendance data for end of Academy reports and future grant reports.
Assures all paperwork is kept accurate and safe including transportation, attendance, class rosters, contact list for all staff, etc.
Facilitates and oversees ACT prep sessions.
Works with teachers to make sure students are staying on target completion.
Leads the Scholar Success Plan efforts with the parent liaison and works with teachers to redirect students.
Ensure lab safety guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.
Maintain open communication and mentorship with students.
Works with parent liaison/translator to contact parents if needed.