Coordinator, Educational and Scholarly Initiatives

About the role

Hofstra University, a nationally ranked private university in Hempstead, New York, is hiring a Coordinator, Educational and Scholarly Initiatives for its School of Medicine. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Support and Advising and supports the planning, coordination and implementation of curricular, co-curricular and scholarly programs for medical students. It covers program administration, faculty and student communications, educational technology, event logistics and related activities. A flexible schedule, including some early mornings and late evenings, may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day administration and logistics of co-curricular and scholarly programs, including scheduling, communications, registration, materials and participant tracking.
• Coordinate educational programs and events with students, faculty, physicians and institutional partners, including room reservations, catering, audiovisual needs, virtual meetings and day-of-event support.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for medical student scholarly activities, including program communications, records management and educational events.
• Coordinate annual student presentations, including submissions, participant communications, scheduling, event logistics and presentation materials.
• Maintain assigned Canvas courses and other educational technology platforms, including enrollments, materials, announcements and registration systems.
• Maintain program records and assist with tracking participation, evaluation data and program outcomes used for assessment and continuous improvement.
• Process purchasing, payment, reimbursement, supply and other administrative documentation for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and institutional partners on educational initiatives and special projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three years of progressively responsible administrative, program coordination or higher education experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve problems and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff and institutional partners.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new technology platforms.
• Preferred: experience in medical education, higher education or student affairs; educational technologies or learning management systems; event coordination, data tracking, assessment or program evaluation.

What we offer

• Starting salary range of $61,000-$63,500.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan with University contributions.