[Hiring] Faculty Specialty Advisor @Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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.

The Faculty Specialty Advisor will meet with students both individually and in small groups to discuss:

• Med/Peds training
• Career pathways
• Clinical and extracurricular opportunities
• Other aspects of pursuing a career in the specialty

The advisor will also 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.

While this position is not eligible for our regular employee benefits, all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law. All RFU employees are also 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
• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

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)

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets