What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advisor - School of Medicine position at HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (HMSOM)?
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 that is essential to a successful medical student experience. The advisor effectively 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.
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.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
HMSOM Title IX Coordinator is:
Diane E. Russo, M.A.
Manager, Title IX Coordinator
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
123 Metro Boulevard
Nutley, New Jersey 07110
O: 862-660-5124
E: diane.russo@hmsom.edu
The Office of Civil Rights is:
U.S. Department of Education New York Office Office of Civil Rights
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor New York, New York 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3848
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: OCR.NEWYORK@ed.gov
Inquiries about Title IX and its applicability may be referred to HMSOM’s Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both.
