Academic Advisor - College of Medicine

About Roseman University: Roseman University of Health Sciences is more than just a non-profit, private institution; we're a beacon of innovation and excellence in healthcare education. With campuses in Henderson and Summerlin (Las Vegas), NV, and South Jordan, UT, we're dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge learning and a commitment to serving diverse communities. Our mission is clear: to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to excel in their fields, foster collaboration, and lead with impact. Join us in our journey to make a meaningful difference in healthcare and in the lives of the communities we serve. Position Summary: The Academic Advisor provides academic counseling and advising as well as learning specialist support to their assigned students as a first point of contact. Works with students to navigate academic challenges or remediation needs by providing support for expectations, understanding processes and policies, grade appeals, remediation requirements, and professionalism lapses. Provides support and connections to tutoring, personal counseling, and wellness services. The Academic Advisor provides an interface with Student Affairs for discussion about potential Leave of Absence (LOA) and acts as support to students returning from LOA. Manages and/or participates in planning, implementation and administration of medical school activities such as orientation, transition courses, student initiatives and programs. Essential Functions: Participates in early identification of students exhibiting signs of academic difficulty. Explores students individual learning preferences and works with them to develop active learning and study strategies that are appropriate for their needs and optimizes their learning. Providing academic support, including tools for time management, test-taking and study strategies, and Develops plans to assess the academic progress of students and assists them in developing individualized study and remediation plans, including timelines. Sets clear expectations for student performance and monitors the continued success of each student. Meeting with students with academic challenges (exam, course, or clerkship failures) and provide referrals to tutoring, personal counseling and/or mental health services, and career advising Assists with training and development of peer student tutors. Develops and delivers workshops and online modules to enhance active learning strategies in a diverse student population using evidence-based learning strategies. Assists the leadership team with the design and delivery of faculty development sessions, workshops, and consultations. Collaborates with the leadership team on comprehensive plans for teaching students effective study strategies for high stakes exams. (e.g., Step exams, Clerkship exams, and NBME exams). Qualifications: Masters or Doctoral degree in Education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic and/or career counseling in a higher education setting is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in academic and/or career counseling in a higher education setting is required. Preferred Qualifications: Medical Education work experience at an allopathic or osteopathic medical school as a learning specialist Experience developing educational materials and/or teaching that connects basic science, clinical reasoning, and educational pedagogy and theory Experience with designing individual learning plans (ILPs) for diverse population of medical students Why Join Roseman University? At Roseman University, we're passionate about creating a vibrant and supportive community for everyone who walks through our doors. Our innovative Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® is not just a framework-it's the key to equipping our graduates with the skills and confidence to shine in their careers. When you join our team, you're not just taking on a job; you're becoming a crucial part of a mission to drive growth, success, and transformation. You'll have the chance to shape the future, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact on our students, faculty, and the wider community. Come be a part of something extraordinary! Who We Are! At Roseman University of Health Sciences, we're redefining the future of education and healthcare. We're not just transforming the way we learn and practice; we're inspiring a revolution. Imagine a place where discovery is not just encouraged but celebrated, where every idea and goal is valued and shared across our dynamic community. Here, you're not just another face in the crowd-you're an integral part of our collective journey. As a non-profit, we are deeply committed to making a real difference, working hand-in-hand to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Join us in this exciting endeavor and be a part of something truly impactful. What We Offer Medical, Dental, Vision plans to cover a variety of options Retirement matching up to 7.5% Employee Assistance Programs including Mental Health services Generous Vacation and Sick leave for a phenomenal work-life balance Paid Holidays Eligible to participate in Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And additional employer-paid benefits Roseman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer For more information about our mission, programs, and community, please visit our website: www.roseman.edu What To Do Next Apply through our Career Center at Roseman.edu! Don't miss the chance to join our dynamic team-apply today and start your journey with us!