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University of California, Davis is hiring a Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Manager. The role gives the School of Medicine’s pre-clerkship course leaders hands-on curricular, operational, and project management support, turning faculty direction into day-to-day course operations. The manager drafts syllabi, schedules, and learning management system content for faculty review and supervises the curriculum staff assigned to the courses.

Highlights

Partner with Course Directors, Discipline Leaders, Thread Leaders, and assessment and student-support teams to plan, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve pre-clerkship courses.
Prepare first drafts of course syllabi, schedules, communications, learning management system content, and student-facing information for faculty review.
Coordinate course sessions and assessments, and support assessment, student performance, and remediation work.
Follow up on course evaluations, quality improvement, and accreditation activities, using judgment to escalate issues that need faculty or committee authority.
Supervise assigned curriculum staff by setting priorities, coordinating workloads, and providing guidance, feedback, and performance management.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience, plus supervisory or team-lead experience and experience managing complex educational programs, preferably in medical, health professions, or higher education settings.
Preferred background in health professions education, curriculum development, instructional design, or assessment, and knowledge of competency-based medical education and active-learning approaches.
Pay of $3,042.40 to $5,517.60 biweekly (Grade 22) for a full-time career staff position working Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 4:30.
Hybrid position based at the Education Building in Sacramento, with a significant in-person presence expected.

Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Manager Full Description

Job Summary

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

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.

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

Special Requirements

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. 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.

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