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Ref: LP016-101
Job description / Role
The Areas of Concentration (AOC) Program is a unique opportunity for medical students to explore and investigate many aspects of medicine, including basic sciences, clinical sciences, population research, medical education, and other domains.
Working under the general supervision of the Director for the AOC Program, this position is responsible for providing administrative and organizational support in coordinating all aspects of the AOC program which features throughout the four years of the Medical Program. This is an exciting position for a dynamic self-starter to work with an academic team on a new and complex academic program.
Job Responsibilities
• Provides administrative support to the AOC Program Director, and Pathway Leaders in the planning, implementation, and development of the AOC Program.
• As directed, will be expected to provide support for other curricular activities and projects in the Medical Program.
• Supports the efforts for the recruitment of AOC faculty advisors and scientific program mentors. Serves as a liaison between students, faculty advisors and leadership.
• Coordinates all activities for the AOC Program, including scheduling of meetings between faculty and students, and training sessions for students to introduce them to research methods and practice.
• Works closely with other curriculum support staff to ensure the appropriate, and timely scheduling of AOC activities, and the efficient use of curricular and faculty resources and space.
• Assists with student orientation to the AOC Program, and meets with students on a regular basis to discuss their AOC projects, goals and progress to enable them to meet their learning objectives.
• Primary contact and information resource for students enrolled in the AOC Program - frequent interaction to monitor progress and supervise student efforts to meet deadlines for submission of progress reports and other documents.
• Organizes the AOC Committee meetings, including the preparation of an agenda and materials, and records and transcribes minutes of meetings.
• Provides regular updates and other data to AOC Program Leadership on the progress of students in the program, this includes highlighting areas of concern, and recommending solutions.
• Coordinates the evaluation process for the AOC Program that includes student, faculty and program evaluation.
• Develops, populates and maintains AOC Program databases and online resources, e.g., AOC Program webpages, Learning Management Suite, and the Student Information System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Previously demonstrated experience of database software use and management.
• Advanced level proficiency in MS Suite of products including Word, Excel and Power-point.
• Three or more years’ previous work related experience in a higher education environment, preferably in a research setting.
• Previously demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to work independently and use sound judgment to execute assignments.
• Previously demonstrated advanced level multi-tasking ability in a results oriented environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate assertiveness, and the ability to be proactive.
• Must be attentive to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Previously demonstrated advanced organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Previously demonstrated proficiency in planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Previously demonstrated advanced written and oral English communication, and presentation skills.
• Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Flexibility in working hours as required.
About the Company
Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.
In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.