Rural Pathways Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs-420202

Other

No

10/30/2024

12/23/2024

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Student Services Specialist - Journey

GN07

Rural Pathways Coordinator

20066786

P019785

Full-Time Permanent

40

Monday - Friday 8am -4pm
*Hybrid Schedule based on departmental needs

CHAPEL HILL, NC

North Carolina, US

$43,940 - $55,435

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs. The Pathways coordinator will serve as the placement coordinator for SOM students enrolled in programs focused on rural primary care workforce development and also provide coordination to the MED program. The position will serve as the coordinator for the Pathways office in relationship to placement, scheduling, and as the primary School of Medicine contact for students interested and enrolled in rurally focused medical school programs. This position will work closely with the Faculty Director for Rural Education, the OMSE curricular phase teams, and clinical partners across the state. This position will be responsible for the recruitment efforts tied with this track and will work closely with the FIRST Program Coordinator in their recruitment efforts and share responsibility for the application and interview process for entry into the rural track. The individual in this role will serve as the primary point of contact for students interested in the non-accelerated portion of this track. This position will also perform a full range of student services-oriented work related to the MED program. These responsibilities ensure that the curriculum is operationalized and all curricular needs (e.g., communicating with students, as well as faculty at UNC and various AHEC sites; arranging student scheduling; coordinating formal assessments; organizing course materials; and managing the LMS, etc.) are met. Additionally, this position will work with other team members across all three phases of the curriculum to support developing needs of each phase in their transition to TEC 2.0.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Ability to plan and organize work by sequencing and prioritizing tasks, coordinating with other work groups, and meeting major deadlines. Ability to respond to an environment with changing priorities and constant demands by adjusting workload appropriately. Ability to anticipate and prepare for the needs of faculty or potential conflicts, particularly as it relates to course support. Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with individuals at various levels at the School of Medicine, including faculty, department chairs, staff, students, as well as other teammates at regional campuses and sites. Ability to learn and use a wide range of software and hardware for operational or educational purposes, including applications designed to disseminate course and committee information, conduct course evaluations, develop and administer assessments, and maintain webpages for the School of Medicine MD Program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with particular skill in tailoring messaging appropriately to students and faculty

Spoken and/or written Spanish skills are preferred

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.