Coordinator (COM - Rural Programs)

Job Summary
This position resides in Quillen College of Medicine’s Rural and Community Programs division. A division dedicated to educating future physicians, especially those with an interest in primary care, to practice in underserved/rural communities. This role will coordinate the Underserved Medicine Clerkship utilized by Generalist Track students during the clinical phase of their education. This position will require an individual with an interest in community engagement, a passion for working with students, and a desire to make an impact.

This position directly reports to the Administrator of Rural and Community Programs and is advised by the Associate Dean for Rural and Community Programs for programmatic needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the medical education system is preferred.
• Knowledge of computers, with strong skills in word processing,
• Ability to engage communities, build community partnerships, and develop preceptor relationships for student involvement.
• Ability to manage time appropriately to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be organized and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to deal professionally and responsibly with privileged information.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis with some overnight stays.
• Competent in the Microsoft Office suite including MS Teams.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two (2) years of experience in a role requiring autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare-related field or field of medical education

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family – Medical Academic Professional 1E

• Salary – MR 6 ($47,002.36)

• For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This is subject to change without notice to the applicants.

• This position is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter and Resume

*This is not a remote position

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.