Academic Advising Director jobs in Provo, UT

• Advising faculty and learners on the Careers in Medicine platform, scheduling workshops, monitoring a learner's progress in the residency match, and assisting in their decision-making process.
• Advises learners holistically while assisting them to clarify their personal, academic, and professional career goals.
• Helps learners navigate institutional policies and procedures.
• Responds to a vast array and high volume of questions - each requiring knowledge of different resources and procedures through phone calls, email, walk-ins, and scheduled appointments.
• Recognizes different types of crisis situations and refers learners to counseling resources as deemed appropriate.
• Works collaboratively as a team member with all faculty, staff, and administration.
• Assists in preparation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation letters for graduating learners.
• Provides oversight of the Electronic Residency Application Service.
• Provides support and guidance in development of the Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement.
• Manages a central repository of career information for learners, including requirements of the residency match process.
• Maintains and improves the career advising curriculum while considering the needs specific to the DO learners it serves.
• Designs career advising materials and ensures that learners and faculty advisors are aware of this information through the website and email communication.

• Participating in the production of various department related materials.
• Collaborating with department leadership in ensuring the program sufficiently includes elements to meet or exceed accreditation standards.
• Ensuring integration of technological advances in the delivery of the programs.
• Constructing and implementing strategies for continuous programmatic improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Cultivating partnership opportunities across and among various entities towards meaningful affiliations.
• Accurately and timely maintaining and sharing academic performance data.
• Ensuring faculty and participant, where appropriate, receive continuing educational credits and appropriate documentation is on file.
• Contributing to the College's reputation/image of being one of the best osteopathic medical colleges.
• Promoting and representing the College at local, state, and national events.
• Serving on various committees and teams within the College as assigned to include advising and mentoring.
• Contributing to College's compliance with and in the development of required documentation as related to accreditation of all programs to which departmental content is contributed.
• Contributing to the team by performing other duties as needed/assigned.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to understand, assess and use professional judgement.
• Knowlege in information technology as it relates to medical and surgical simulation to include robotic, haptic, and virtual technologies.
• Knowledge in instructional technology systems.
• Ability to set priorities, project timelines and meet deadlines, while balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while ensuring accurate output.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and effectively handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work in a team environment yet work well independently.
• Effective use of diplomacy, tact, and judgment is required.

• Annual Salary with full benefits:
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance available
• 401(k) Retirement
• Multiple Supplemental Insurance plans available
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Many other benefits available for full-time staff

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