Program Assistant

Come join the team at Alaska WWAMI, Alaska's Medical School! We are looking for an enthusiastic clinically oriented part time program assistant to join the staff. You will be working primarily with the Foundations of Clinical Medicine program and our Chief Proctor assisting with coordinating clinical curriculum (Foundations of Clinical Medicine, Hospital tutorials, Primary Care Practicum and OSCEs) and assist with other aspects of the program as needed. Credentialing and proctoring first and second year medical students and faculty. Excellent communication skills, experience with Microsoft office and Google suites are essential. Prior experience with LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Elantra) or medical office experience are a definite plus. This position will require in person attendance on campus.

The WWAMI School of Medical Education is a collaboration among 6 universities in five northwestern states (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) and the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM), leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. The University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) hosts the first 18 months or Foundations phase of the UWSOM medical curriculum for Alaskan students.

Prior MA or CNA or medical office experience will be a plus. This job will involve tracking, coordinating and assisting with set up and breakdown of classes, certifications and credentialing for 30 -60 students and 12 -15 clinical faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some college coursework and one year experience related to program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; OR three years of progressively responsible office/administrative experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Anchorage campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time (50%), term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the contact information for 3 professional references in your application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

Requirements:

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf.