Academic Support Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Department of Orthopaedics' primary mission is to provide excellent clinical care, promote education and training in musculoskeletal health, and engage in groundbreaking research. The orthopedic faculty/physicians, in collaboration with UNC Health, deliver clinical care primarily to the patients of UNC Health at the UNC Medical Center, as well as various other UNC Health affiliate sites across the state. The Department's residency program trains orthopedic residents and offers several fellowship opportunities for specialized education in orthopedic subspecialties. The Department is also recognized for its research in musculoskeletal health, including biomechanics, tissue engineering, and orthobiologics.

The Academic Support Coordinator for the Department of Orthopaedics provides comprehensive administrative support and coordination across various academic programs and divisions. Key responsibilities include coordinating Undergraduate Medical Education programs, including the MS3 clinical rotations, coordinator for the Acting Internship for MS4's, and department coordinator for the UNC SOM Castillo Scholars Program for rising MS2's. This role will manage all aspects of these programs, including scheduling, student communication, and program logistics. Additionally, the role serves as the Surgical Simulation Lab Coordinator, ensuring the efficient operation of the lab space, managing supply logistics, maintaining safety standards, and supporting residents' simulation education. This role will also act as our research operations coordinator, this role will handle travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination for PhD faculty, as well as manage the OrthoRaMS lecture series. Additionally, the position supports the Pediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship Program by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and administrative processes. Lastly, this role will provide administrative support to the Orthopaedic Oncology division, the specialist will manage calendars, assist patients, arrange travel, process expenses, and maintain faculty CVs.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.