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The Academic Coordinator will support the division chief and physicians in the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Division, and the EyeSTAR and fellowship training programs. The position will be responsible for the following functions: Understand the academic mission and oversee academic affairs (e.g., residency and fellowship training, scientific meetings, clinical research studies). Maintain Academic Calendar and monitor deadlines for courses, manuscripts, grants, and other applications. Maintain physician academic calendars and monitor for conflicts with clinic and personal calendars.. Provide administrative support in planning of meetings, workshops, and other continuing education activities. Maintain curricula vitae and academic promotion files for faculty. Coordinate legal depositions and bill for services. Make travel arrangements for faculty and fellows, prepare and submit travel reimbursements.  Oversee selection, operations, and accreditation of EyeSTAR trainees and trainees in clinical and basic science fellowships. Overseeing Financial Management for the Division, monitoring funds.  Assist the Office Manager with monthly billing audit, utilizing the SMS system, and design and implement office billing systems as needed.  Develop relationships with key personnel and act as a liaison between the division and other departments (e.g., billing office, PSS, operating room, anesthesia, information technology, marketing, academic programs, etc.).  Assist with update of the office manual.  Answering telephone inquiries and scheduling appointments when needed.