Senior Program Coordinator

Tulane University - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Program Coordinator for the Deming Department of Medicine - Section of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics at Tulane University plays a pivotal role in the coordination and management of graduate education programs in Biomedical Informatics. This position is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Master's program and the interdisciplinary PhD track, ensuring that both programs run smoothly and effectively. The coordinator will interface with a variety of stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, program directors, students, and prospective students, to facilitate communication and collaboration across the department. In this role, the Senior Program Coordinator will be responsible for enhancing the educational experience for students by fostering interest in the programs, supporting student success, and tracking program outcomes. This includes developing strategies to improve student engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction with the programs. The coordinator will also be tasked with organizing events, workshops, and seminars that promote the programs and provide valuable learning opportunities for students. Additionally, the Senior Program Coordinator will be involved in the assessment and evaluation of the programs, collecting data on student performance and program effectiveness. This information will be used to make informed decisions about program improvements and to report on outcomes to stakeholders. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in the educational offerings of the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate education programs in Biomedical Informatics.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the Master's program and interdisciplinary PhD track.
• Interface with administrators, faculty, program directors, students, and prospective students.
• Foster interest in the Master's program and interdisciplinary PhD track.
• Support student success and track program outcomes.
• Organize events, workshops, and seminars to promote the programs.
• Collect data on student performance and program effectiveness.
• Develop strategies to improve student engagement and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in program coordination or management in an academic setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education administration.
• Familiarity with Biomedical Informatics and Genomics.
• Knowledge of student success strategies and retention initiatives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.