Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Manager

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The Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Manager provides embedded curricular, operational, and educational project management to the School of Medicine's pre-clerkship course leadership. Working in close partnership with Course Directors, Discipline Leaders, Thread Leaders, assessment and student-support teams, the incumbent translates faculty direction into effective day-to-day course operations and serves as a primary staff partner in planning, implementing, facilitating, evaluating, and continuously improving pre-clerkship courses.

The manager will provide first-draft curricular and operational work for faculty review, including course syllabi and schedules, course communications, LMS content, session and assessment coordination, student-facing information, and follow-up on course evaluation and continuous improvement activities. The incumbent will use initiative, judgment, and discretion to identify issues, develop recommendations, coordinate solutions, and escalate matters requiring faculty or committee authority.

The incumbent prioritizes tasks and ensures faculty decisions are operationalized accurately, timely, and consistently and by maintaining clear communication among faculty, staff, and students, while maintaining a significant in-person presence.

Apply By Date November 20, 2026 at 11:59PM; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience, including assigning work, setting priorities, coaching staff, and addressing performance or workflow concerns.
• Experience in program administration or educational program management, preferably in medical, health professions, or higher education settings.
• Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and improving complex educational programs with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and deadlines.
• Experience assessing information, anticipating problems, developing solutions, making decisions, and implementing changes with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Experience creating clear written communications and presentations for faculty, staff, students, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive student, personnel, and academic information.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff in a collaborative environment, including workload planning, delegation, feedback, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and respond effectively to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with common office, learning management, database, scheduling, and web-based technologies used to administer educational programs.
• Ability to function as a trusted partner to faculty course leadership while exercising appropriate independent judgment in day-to-day program management.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures, identify implications for course operations, and translate policy into clear, student- and faculty-facing processes.
• Ability to analyze course and student-performance information, synthesize findings, and develop practical recommendations for faculty and leadership.
• Ability to manage sensitive student matters with discretion, professionalism, empathy, and an appropriate understanding of role boundaries.
• Ability to adapt to evolving curricular priorities and systems while maintaining reliable operations and clear communication.
• Commitment to an inclusive, supportive learning environment and to the UC Davis Principles of Community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal education, training, or experience in health professions education, adult learning, curriculum development, instructional design, assessment, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with course directors, instructors of record, faculty educators, or academic committees.
• Knowledge of competency-based medical education, integrated curricula, active-learning pedagogies, and/or educational assessment.
• Experience supporting continuous quality improvement, accreditation activities, or curriculum evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Course Leadership & Program Management
• 30% - Curriculum Planning & Course Development
• 15% - Assessment, Student Performance & Remediation Support
• 10% - Course Evaluation, Quality Improvement & Accreditation
• 5% - Educational Team & Cross-Program Support

Department Overview

The Office of Medical Education (OME) is dedicated to the support and advancement of the teaching mission of the School of Medicine. The primary goal of the organization is to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that nurtures the requisite and enduring attitudes, skills, and knowledge required of excellent physicians.

Serves as a working manager embedded in pre-clerkship course leadership, combining hands-on curricular responsibilities with direct supervision of assigned curriculum staff. Sets priorities, coordinates workloads, and provides staff guidance, feedback, and performance management to support effective course operations.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,042.4 - $5,517.60
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: HEALTH EDUC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 004394
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F; 7:30 - 4:30
• Location: Education Building (HSP033) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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