Program Coordinator

Location:

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton Campus

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Deans of Student Affairs and MD Career Advising, this position supports the development, coordination, and implementation of career advising programming at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM).

The individual will conduct all responsibilities in a professional, respectful, and collegial manner that reflects and upholds the integrity and reputation of GCSOM. This role requires maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of, and ensuring compliance with, all applicable institutional policies, regulations, and procedures.

Job Duties:

Hybrid work environment:

3 days per week in office / 2 days work from home

• Participate in monthly longitudinal student progress monitoring meetings for each regional campus to support comprehensive, holistic student advising.
• Attend all Student Affairs monthly meetings and additional activities as requested by the Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs.
• Conduct thorough reviews of student documents, ensuring alignment with residency application expectations and effective presentation of individual accomplishments.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and logistical support of the Annual Find Your Specialty event each fall.
• Monitor and track student compliance with required advising meetings with Regional Assistant Deans of Student Affairs and Specialty Advisors, as well as completion of mock interviews.
• Maintain and update Canvas and SharePoint sites related to career advising and Student Affairs programming.
• Track and report student interview activity throughout the residency application season.
• Provide operational support for the Career Pathways Program, including scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of program resources.
• Maintain the Geisinger Connect networking platform to support student engagement and professional development.
• Provide administrative support for the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process.
• Manage student access to Texas STAR and other career advising resources, as appropriate.

Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and interpersonal communication, with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and professional written communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; effectively prioritize responsibilities; manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and adapt to changing workloads and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors highly preferred, Master’s degree preferred in Education, Career Counseling, or Human Services, with a minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in student affairs and academic support within a university or medical school setting.
• Expertise in training and leadership development is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment with on-site presence required at various times throughout the year.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Leads Others, Multitasking, Organizing, Teamwork, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.