Charles R. Drew University
Program Coordinator II - PA Program
Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Program Coordinator II - PA Program
Mission Driven, Community Focused Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods. TITLE: PROGRAM COORDINATOR II DEPARTMENT: PA PROGRAM-COSH JOB CODE: PCII REPORTS TO: Program Manager DLSE STATUS: EXEMPT SALARY RANGE: $68,640 - $74,000 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides management, heavy administrative support, and coordination of all pipeline activities related to EDGE-PA program. Coordinates other PA program activities as a part of the operations team. Provides post-award administrative support including expenditure approvals, accounting detail, and reporting requirement information. Manages community engagement events. Coordinates student activities including but not limited to orientation to the program, class schedules, recruitment and admissions, alumni relations, and student satisfaction and engagement beyond graduation. Chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations. Supports budget planning activities. Assures course evaluations are completed by students and faculty. Under direct supervision may write grant proposals. Manages student files. Writes clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats. Communicate issues promptly. Schedules meetings, distribute materials, arranges logistics, prepares agenda, and maintains minutes. Makes conference, travel, and lodging arrangements. Hours will vary based on student availability. Some weekends may be required. Some local travel may be required. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties as requested. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (or a combination of education and experience). Masters preferred. Valid CA driver's license and proof of insurance. EXPERIENCE: Seven to ten years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education. Experience in student services and counseling. SKILLS: Communicate using persuasion and authority. High level of confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. Familiar with degree profession for PA Strengthens alliances with other divisions to create opportunities internally and externally. Arrives at conclusions based on previous experiences and exercises good judgment. Sets priorities for the PA program with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plans with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved. Understand the role of the function and how it fits into meeting the goals of the division. Thorough understanding of their discipline. Driving locally may be required. Mid to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Bi-lingual a plus. Intermediate or advance experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Conditional Employment: The employment status of this position is classified as "Conditional." Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Song Brown Healthcare Workforce and Genentech-EDGE grant and ends dates 6/30/2026, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources. COMPLEXITY: The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally required to work in confined space. Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager. MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Special Requirements: Ability to work effectively with a diverse community. As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage. Excellent benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more. EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status. Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.
Mission Driven, Community Focused Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods. TITLE: PROGRAM COORDINATOR II DEPARTMENT: PA PROGRAM-COSH JOB CODE: PCII REPORTS TO: Program Manager DLSE STATUS: EXEMPT SALARY RANGE: $68,640 - $74,000 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides management, heavy administrative support, and coordination of all pipeline activities related to EDGE-PA program. Coordinates other PA program activities as a part of the operations team. Provides post-award administrative support including expenditure approvals, accounting detail, and reporting requirement information. Manages community engagement events. Coordinates student activities including but not limited to orientation to the program, class schedules, recruitment and admissions, alumni relations, and student satisfaction and engagement beyond graduation. Chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations. Supports budget planning activities. Assures course evaluations are completed by students and faculty. Under direct supervision may write grant proposals. Manages student files. Writes clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats. Communicate issues promptly. Schedules meetings, distribute materials, arranges logistics, prepares agenda, and maintains minutes. Makes conference, travel, and lodging arrangements. Hours will vary based on student availability. Some weekends may be required. Some local travel may be required. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties as requested. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (or a combination of education and experience). Masters preferred. Valid CA driver's license and proof of insurance. EXPERIENCE: Seven to ten years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education. Experience in student services and counseling. SKILLS: Communicate using persuasion and authority. High level of confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. Familiar with degree profession for PA Strengthens alliances with other divisions to create opportunities internally and externally. Arrives at conclusions based on previous experiences and exercises good judgment. Sets priorities for the PA program with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plans with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved. Understand the role of the function and how it fits into meeting the goals of the division. Thorough understanding of their discipline. Driving locally may be required. Mid to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Bi-lingual a plus. Intermediate or advance experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Conditional Employment: The employment status of this position is classified as "Conditional." Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Song Brown Healthcare Workforce and Genentech-EDGE grant and ends dates 6/30/2026, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s) unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or Human Resources. COMPLEXITY: The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally required to work in confined space. Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager. MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Special Requirements: Ability to work effectively with a diverse community. As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage. Excellent benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more. EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status. Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.