Residency Advisor - Per Diem, Academic Affairs/ Center for Student Success (CSS), Rowan-Virtua SOM, (Stratford, NJ)

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Title: Residency Advisor

Department: Academic Affairs/ Center for Student Success (CSS)

Facility: Rowan -Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Reports To: Assistant Director for Career & Match Advising, Center for Student Success

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is searching for a Residency Advisor to join their team. The staff in the Center for Student Success (CSS) provide academic advising, career and residency advising, and tutoring services for its students at Rowan-Virtua SOM. Within the career advising realm, CSS staff assist students in preparing a professional CV/resume and a personal statement essay for their applications to residency programs. The staff member in this position will assist students by reviewing these documents and providing suggestions for improvement. 

*This is a per diem position with peak times occurring in February-June and August-September. The selected candidate must be able to work 10-19 hours a week during peak times. *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Meet with third- and fourth-year medical students to provide guidance in residency planning and assist with the preparation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).

• Review students’ CVs/resumes for the medical residency application process and provide suggestions for revision.

• Review students’ personal statement essays for the medical residency application process and provide suggestions for revision.

• Track CV and personal statement submissions and revisions.

• Maintain a general understanding of the current residency application process.

• Regularly collaborate with staff members in the Center for Student Success and other SOM departments.

• This is a primarily remote position with the exception of attending on-campus meetings and trainings on CV writing and Personal Statement writing (typically 2-3 sessions per year) and reviewing students' personal statement essays during on-campus review sessions (typically 1-2 sessions per year, occurring in the summer).

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education: Master’s Degree (completed or in progress) in English, Writing/Composition, Counseling, Education, Higher Education, or a related field.

Skills: To perform this job successfully, the individual must have exceptional written communication skills, editing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including the Track Changes feature in Word, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume CV and Personal Statement review workload while meeting established turnaround times and maintaining quality standards.

Experience with the medical residency application process preferred but not required.

SALARY

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $28-32.00, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

BENEFITS

This is a per diem position that is not eligible for benefits.

NOTES:

• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.