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SENIOR ADVISOR - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SENIOR ADVISOR - SCHOOL OF MEDICINEJFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute • Nutley, NJ, US
SENIOR ADVISOR - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

SENIOR ADVISOR - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute • Nutley, NJ, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Advisor reports to the Director of Advising and Career Development in the Office of Student Affairs and Wellbeing and plays a critical role in providing the academic and career development guidance and support essential to a successful medical student experience. The advisor manages a caseload of 75-100 students, overseeing and directing the development of the student's Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), medical specialty exploration and choice, and plan for the individualized 4th year.

A cover letter is required for this position. You can include a cover letter on the first page of your resume document, or you will be requested to submit one upon completing your application.

Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive and holistic individual and group advising and career development services to a caseload of 75+ medical students including medical specialty exploration, residence, goal setting, course selection, clerkship scheduling, academic progress, career planning, and personal advising.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for referring medical students to additional academic, career and mental health / personal support resources from the School of Medicine, the Hackensack Meridian Health Network, and community, as needed.
  • Develop, plan, and present workshops and seminars on relevant advising and career topics.
  • Complete appropriate and timely record keeping / tracking of caseload, student meetings, and responses to student, faculty and staff questions, including working with constituent management software.
  • Serve as primary contact for all faculty, clerkship director, and small group facilitator reporting concerns about students.
  • Utilize project management skills to carry out departmental projects as assigned by the Director of Advising and Career Development, including faculty development; working with Specialty Interest Groups, mentoring, career development, orientation, and preparing and reviewing reports.
  • Research, identify, and stay up-to-date on resources, best practices and future trends to continuously improve offerings to students.
  • Serve on various committees within the School of Medicine including participation in Quality Improvement Projects aimed at curriculum development.
  • Requires several hours of evening availability each week, scheduled in consultation with the Director.
  • Other duties and / or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Master's degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience providing full-time advising, counseling, or career development services in a University / College setting.
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional skills in coordinating and working collaboratively with diverse groups to achieve complex objectives.
  • Ability to develop, manage and carry out projects with minimal supervision, utilizing best practices.
  • Exceptional skill in and comfort with navigating and following up on personal wellness and mental health conversations.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to act in a sensitive and professional manner, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, and prioritize a workload of diverse tasks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks.
  • Interest in the healthcare field.
  • Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and / or Google Suite platforms.

    • Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

  • PhD or equivalent in Student Counseling, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Higher Education Administration, Education or a related field.
  • Experience in medical school operations.
  • At least 1-year post-Masters and 5+ years full-time work experience in academic or career advising.
  • Experience working with high functioning / honors students, pre-health advising and / or post-baccalaureate programs.

    • Compensation and Benefits

  • Minimum rate of $80,907.84 Annually. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
  • HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

    • Equal Opportunity

    HMH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Title IX information and resources are provided in the posting.

    Additional information

    Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a mandatory influenza vaccination facility. We may share your resume with other areas of our network that have openings matching your skills and experience. The network and opportunities described are for informational purposes and may change.

    How to apply

    Apply through the posting. A cover letter is required for this position. You can include a cover letter on the first page of your resume document, or you will be requested to submit one upon completing your application.

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