[Hiring] Faculty Specialty Advisor @395a4546-652f-4dd9-832f-b02e894ced6e

Role Description

Faculty Specialty Advisors at Chicago Medical School help students better understand the scope, training pathway, and career opportunities within their specialty. The Med/Peds Faculty Specialty Advisor will serve as a resource to students interested in combined Medicine-Pediatrics training and careers, helping them explore the specialty and identify experiences that support their professional goals.

• Meet with students both individually and in small groups to discuss Med/Peds training, career pathways, clinical and extracurricular opportunities, and other aspects of pursuing a career in the specialty.
• Help students identify activities and experiences that may strengthen their preparation for residency and their future careers.
• Regular training and support sessions will be provided to Faculty Specialty Advisors.
• All advising activities may be conducted remotely or in person.
• This position is not eligible for regular employee benefits, but all RFU employees can accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law.
• All RFU employees are eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• An official transcript for the highest degree earned and also the highest clinical degree earned, if different and relevant to the position
• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and basic science faculty
• Dedication to educating a diverse body of future physicians
• Understanding of interprofessional medical education implementation methods
• Communicating in a timely fashion via email, phone or in-person

Benefits

• Accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law
• Eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• M1/M2 year:
  • Give an introductory session to the specialty (2 hours)
  • Attend interest sessions when available (4 hours)
  • Develop a resource list for students (10 hours)
  • Meet 1:1 with students as needed (approx. 1 hour per student)
• M3 year:
  • Meet as a group with students interested in the specialty (2 hours)
  • Meet 1:1 with students in the spring who have decided to apply to this specialty (approx. 1-2 hours per student)
• M4 year:
  • Meet 1:1 with students to review application materials (approx. 3 hours/student)
• Administrative duties:
  • Attend monthly faculty meetings (6 hours)
  • Attend Student Class meetings (4 hours)
  • Attend Faculty training on student advising (3 hours)
  • Meet 1:1 with the Assistant Dean for Career and Specialty Advising (3 hours)