Foundational Sciences Course Coordinator

Job Summary

The Foundational Sciences Course Coordinator applies knowledge and manages the day‑to‑day operations of the Foundational Sciences Blocks of the UCSF SOM Bridges Curriculum. The incumbent coordinates the implementation of the curriculum with faculty and oversees the day‑to‑day operations, requirements, and educational activities. The incumbent coordinates and maintains program operations, which include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance and attendance, and program requirements for Medical Education.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $154,600 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

The Assessment, Curriculum and Evaluations (ACE) Unit is the administrative team in the School of Medicine, Dean's Office, Medical Education that operationalizes and directs the design of the MD curriculum, student assessment and program evaluation. Working closely with faculty and SOM Medical Education Deans, ACE consists of several subunits that manage the day‑to‑day operation of curriculum design, implementation, delivery and learner support.

The teams in ACE design, conduct, promote, evaluate, and support medical education programs in compliance with organizational objectives and nationally accepted accreditation standards and requirements. The ACE teams support learners in areas such as curriculum, teaching and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessment, and evaluations. The ACE team coordinates all activities associated with ongoing administration of medical education programs.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum three years of experience or equivalent experience / training
• Demonstrated experience and documented excellence in oral and written communications skills; includes active listening and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background. Empathetic and aware of impact on others. Strong problem solving skills to assist learners and resolve issues
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines

• Master's degree in related area preferred (Education, Public Health, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Thorough knowledge of health professions education industry
• Thorough knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and systems. Thorough knowledge of the administrative and operational implications in a program
• Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms. Demonstrated ability to analyze and seek solutions to enhance the user experience
• Thorough knowledge of data management, documentation methods used in investigating and presenting findings about the program. Skills include statistical analysis of data across databases and systems

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We…