What are the responsibilities and job description for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine - Course Coordinator position at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine - Course Coordinator
FLSA
Exempt
Department
XOCOM - Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine
Job Summary
Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of Course Coordinator. The Course Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned Phase 1 courses, ensuring effective curriculum delivery and an exceptional student learning experience. The position supports curricular innovation, faculty engagement, and continuous quality improvement consistent with institutional and accreditation standards. Reporting to the Director of the Office of Medical Education, the Course Coordinator collaborates with faculty, students, educational support staff, and institutional leadership to ensure course objectives are met, instructional activities are coordinated, and student learning is supported. AA/EOE
About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine
In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. Becoming the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country.
Xavier University of Louisiana stands as a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country. Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022.
Xavier and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s. Through their ongoing partnership, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana have advanced healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has already graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of diversity and high-quality medicine. In addition, Ochsner has 33 wide-ranging, accredited residency and fellowship programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related productivity tools.
- Strong organizational, project coordination, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high quality, student-centered service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in medical education, health professions education, higher education administration, curriculum management, or academic program support.
- Knowledge of medical school curricula, educational assessment practices, and academic program operations.
- Experience supporting curriculum delivery, course administration, student services, or faculty engagement initiatives.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in educational and professional environments.
Special Requirements Summary
Work Hours
Full Time – exempt
KSA's
Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration, relationship building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and diverse communities to achieve organizational goals.
- Strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while managing complex responsibilities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and resilience in supporting evolving organizational priorities and operational needs.
- Proficiency in the use of educational technologies, databases, learning management systems, CRM platforms, and other software tools to support academic and administrative operations. Software such as Acuity One45, Brightspace (D2L), and ExamSoft just to name a few.
- Commitment to cultural humility, professionalism, and inclusive engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Knowledge of higher education, healthcare, and medical education environments, including an understanding of issues relevant to students, faculty, and academic program administration.
- Ability to support and advance organizational goals through a strong work ethic, customer-service orientation, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description
- Coordinates the planning, implementation, scheduling, and daily operations of any assigned courses within the Phase 1 curriculum.
- Ensures course content, learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments are aligned with the Medical Education Program Objectives, Course Objectives, Session Objectives, accreditation standards, and curricular goals.
- Collaborates with faculty, curriculum leaders, and administrative staff to develop, organize, and deliver high-quality educational experiences that support student learning and engagement.
- Coordinates and supports the delivery of lectures, laboratory sessions, small-group learning, team-based learning activities, assessments, and other instructional formats.
- Works closely with curriculum leadership to promote horizontal and vertical integration across the Phase 1 curriculum and ensure consistency in course design and delivery.
- Monitors course effectiveness through analysis of student performance data, course evaluations, assessment outcomes, and faculty feedback, recommending and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Tracks student attendance and monitors compliance with attendance policies and established procedures, documenting, reporting, and addressing concerns as needed.
- Provides ongoing communication and support to students, faculty, and staff by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and disseminating course-related information.
- Identifies and evaluates emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in medical education, curriculum management, and assessment, incorporating appropriate improvements into course administration and delivery.
- Performs other related duties and supports special projects and events, including M1 and M2 Orientation, examination administration and proctoring, curriculum initiatives, and other student-focused activities.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S510P
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
01/04/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Date
09/30/2026
Application Review Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Attach online only your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3988
About Xavier
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.
About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine
About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine
In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. Becoming the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country.
Xavier University of Louisiana stands as a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country. Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022.
Xavier and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s. Through their ongoing partnership, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana have advanced healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has already graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of diversity and high-quality medicine. In addition, Ochsner has 33 wide-ranging, accredited residency and fellowship programs.
Xavier University of Louisiana stands as a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country. Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022.
Xavier and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s. Through their ongoing partnership, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana have advanced healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has already graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of diversity and high-quality medicine. In addition, Ochsner has 33 wide-ranging, accredited residency and fellowship programs.
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