Program Coordinator

Franklin, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $40,600.00 - $59,900.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Meharry Medical College is a renowned historically black academic health sciences center dedicated to the education and development of healthcare professionals. Since its establishment, the institution has focused on providing a supportive, inclusive educational environment and advancing health equity through research, education, and service. The college is highly committed to maintaining high standards in its academic programs and upholding rigorous institutional assessment and accreditation protocols to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements. As an educational institution, Meharry Medical College prioritizes fostering leadership, academic excellence, and innovation among its students and faculty to positively impact healthcare delivery and outcomes within diverse communities.

The Program Coordinator position at Meharry Medical College plays a critical role in supporting and facilitating the institution's assessment and accreditation efforts. This full-time role involves managing project timelines, coordinating logistics, and engaging with various stakeholders to oversee internal and external program evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and preparing essential documentation, supporting faculty and staff to complete compliance forms, and ensuring that accreditation submissions and program reviews process efficiently and accurately. In addition, the Program Coordinator manages scheduling and logistics for workshops, trainings, and review sessions, including coordinating room reservations and communication with participants. This position also entails maintaining departmental calendars, managing communication among stakeholders, and updating web content to ensure accessibility and clarity of posted materials.

Technical proficiency is essential as the Program Coordinator will utilize Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other collaboration platforms to streamline workflows and monitor assessment tracking systems. The role requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain comprehensive documentation systems such as learning outcomes, rubrics, and evaluation results. Excellent communication skills are necessary to effectively collaborate across departments and with external partners. Moreover, the coordinator will provide on-site and virtual support during events to ensure smooth execution, including troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise.

Ultimately, this role is vital in supporting Meharry Medical College's commitment to institutional effectiveness, continuous quality improvement, and accreditation compliance. The Program Coordinator must demonstrate adaptability and initiative to function effectively in a dynamic academic environment with shifting priorities. This opportunity will appeal to candidates who have experience in program coordination within higher education or related sectors and a passion for supporting educational excellence through rigorous assessment and accreditation practices.

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree in education, public administration, health sciences, or a related field
minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, academic support, or institutional effectiveness
strong attention to detail
excellent written and verbal communication skills
skilled in coordinating workshops, trainings, and meetings
comfortable using microsoft office suite, sharepoint, and cloud-based collaboration platforms
ability to collect, organize, and summarize data for reporting purposes

Job Qualifications

bachelor's degree in education, public administration, health sciences, or a related field
minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, academic support, or institutional effectiveness
experience in higher education, particularly in assessment, accreditation, or academic program support
familiarity with regional accreditation standards and institutional effectiveness practices
exposure to learning outcomes assessment or program evaluation processes
excellent written and verbal communication skills
strong attention to detail
skilled in coordinating workshops, trainings, and meetings
comfortable using microsoft office suite, sharepoint, and cloud-based collaboration platforms
ability to collect, organize, and summarize data for reporting purposes

Job Duties

assist with preparing and organizing materials for program reviews, accreditation submissions, and assessment reports
maintain documentation systems for learning outcomes, rubrics, and evaluation results
support faculty and staff in completing assessment templates and compliance forms
schedule and manage logistics for workshops, trainings, and external review sessions
coordinate room reservations, materials preparation, and participant communications
provide on-site or virtual support during events, including setup and troubleshooting
maintain department calendars, shared folders, and email communications
draft routine communications, reminders, and updates for stakeholders
update department web content and ensure accessibility of posted materials
use microsoft office, sharepoint, and collaboration platforms to manage workflows
support the use of survey tools and data dashboards for assessment tracking
troubleshoot minor technical issues and escalate as needed