Clerkship Program Specialist- MCG Physiology

Overview

Job Title: Clerkship Program Specialist- MCG Physiology

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 292925

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Physiology’s focus is the framework of the body's cells, organs and systems, how they work, and how abnormal function leads to disease. The department is dedicated to outstanding research and excellence in education. Our federally funded scientists study cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and train independent, creative, productive scholars and PhD graduates. The department offers programs leading to the PhD degree and prepares graduates to pursue positions in medical schools, universities, government, and industry.

Provides essential administrative and operational support for the Department of Physiology's two graduate programs: the Master's in Medical Physiology Program and the Physiology Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. This position serves as the primary liaison, coordinating communication between the academic department, program faculty, and the university's central Graduate School/College. Core responsibilities include managing the admissions cycle, assisting with recruitment initiatives, and providing student support.

The role also involves event planning and execution for key departmental functions, including recruitment events, specialized departmental lectureships, and the annual Physiology research symposium.

• Manages the official system of record by entering course details and facilitates program logistics by scheduling meetings, distributing seminar and journal club announcements, coordinating room setups, and submitting necessary AV/IT requests. This role requires fluency in institutional data systems such as Banner, Pounce, Curriculog, and OneUSG to complete data entry and reporting needs. Additionally, the program specialist is responsible for processing and monitoring Graduate Laboratory Assistant (GLA) time entry to ensure correct compensation and adherence to hours worked policies.
• Manages special projects as requested by the Chairman, Department Administrator, and Program Directors. This includes providing logistical oversight for departmental events, such as special lectureships and the annual…