Program Coordinator, Center for Career Development (Hybrid - in office and remote)

Location Scranton, PA Job Category Administrative Support Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Student Affairs & Career Advising Division Date posted 06/02/2026 Job ID R-96839

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Deans of Student Affairs and MD Career Advising, this position supports the development, coordination, and implementation of career advising programming at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM). The individual will conduct all responsibilities in a professional, respectful, and collegial manner that reflects and upholds the integrity and reputation of GCSOM. This role requires maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of, and ensuring compliance with, all applicable institutional policies, regulations, and procedures.

Job Duties

Hybrid work environment:

3 days per week in office / 2 days work from home

• Participate in monthly longitudinal student progress monitoring meetings for each regional campus to support comprehensive, holistic student advising.
• Attend all Student Affairs monthly meetings and additional activities as requested by the Associate Dean for Medical Student Affairs.
• Conduct thorough reviews of student documents, ensuring alignment with residency application expectations and effective presentation of individual accomplishments.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and logistical support of the Annual Find Your Specialty event each fall.
• Monitor and track student compliance with required advising meetings with Regional Assistant Deans of Student Affairs and Specialty Advisors, as well as completion of mock interviews.
• Maintain and update Canvas and SharePoint sites related to career advising and Student Affairs programming.
• Track and report student interview activity throughout the residency application season.
• Provide operational support for the Career Pathways Program, including scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of program resources.
• Maintain the Geisinger Connect networking platform to support student engagement and professional development.
• Provide administrative support for the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process.
• Manage student access to Texas STAR and other career advising resources, as appropriate.

Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and interpersonal communication, with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and professional written communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; effectively prioritize responsibilities; manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and adapt to changing workloads and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors highly preferred, Master’s degree preferred in Education, Career Counseling, or Human Services, with a minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in student affairs and academic support within a university or medical school setting.
• Expertise in training and leadership development is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment with on-site presence required at various times throughout the year.

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 4 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

Working Independently; Multitasking; Interpersonal Communication; Critical Thinking; Teamwork; Communication; Leads Others; Organizing

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.