Curriculum Assistant I

Position Summary

Provides support for MSUCOM Pre-Clerkship medical students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine professional program. Works closely with faculty course directors, other on-and-off-campus faculty, and Course Coordinators at the Southeastern Michigan sites (Macomb University Center and Detroit Medical Center) to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee to completion a multitude of various tasks required to deliver the course curriculum.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Health Education or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience providing administrative support and knowledge of curriculum in the area of employment; word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in science/medicine/education or related field. Exceptional organizational skills, project planning, and independent management skills, very detail-oriented; a confident self–starter who has excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; enjoys working in cooperation with other team members as well as with various faculty members and students; ability to multitask in a fast –paced environment with many interruptions while still meeting deadlines and producing quality products and service; advanced knowledge and comfort level with various computer programs; working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic e-mail and calendaring systems; experience or ability to learn D2L, Instructor Systems, Students Information System (SIS), Adobe, Breeze/Camtasia, Dreamweaver, and Media Site Live, as well as various COM-specific database programs to work with confidential grades and course evaluation systems; working knowledge of and experience with medical terminology; knowledge of or ability to learn MSU curriculum delivery, academic policies, accounting procedures and forms, and hiring and paying procedures using the MSU EBS system. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter & Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/06/2026 at 11:55 PM