919360-Assistant Residency Coordinator

Job Summary

Department of Surgery at ETSU is seeking a full-time Assistant Residency Coordinator for its Orthopedic Division. The person filling this position will be primarily responsible for assistance in maintaining surgery residency requirements, resident personnel files, scheduling and coordinating assigned faculty members’ calendars, compiling academic material, and completing and coordinating residency travel paperwork. This position will provide clerical support to the Residency Director and several orthopedic faculty members. This position will act as an event coordinator for any resident-oriented events. In addition, this position would be required to assist the Residency Coordinator and the Residency Program Director in all aspects of the Surgery Residency Program as needed, with appropriate support and supervision.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team in a fluid work environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Intermediate computer skills in Zoom, web-based applications and databases, and MS Office Suite. Candidates should be able to demonstrate flexibility, critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong time management and follow-through skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions with resident personnel.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year college degree from an accredited institution.
• Higher education experience.
• Prior secretarial or office experience.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family – Medical Academic Associate 1

• Salary – Market Range 3

• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

• Please attach the following documents to the application: Cover Letter and Resume

This position is contingent on grant funding

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. 

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.