Advisory Dean
Touro University
Overview
The Advisory Dean Program ("ADP" or "Program") Of New York Medical College (NYMC), School of Medicine (SOM) is established as an integral component of student life in providing longitudinal career advisement, coaching, mentoring, teaching related to career development, and reinforcement of the importance of student mental health and wellness. In partnership with trained Advisory Deans ("AD"), the Program is managed by the Advisory Dean Program Director who reports to the Dean of Students within the Office of Student Affairs. ADs report directly to the Advisory Dean Program Director. All students enrolled in the NYMC SOM M.D. Degree Program are assigned an AD. ADs engage in the provision of the components of the Program for ~ 20 students per class for a total of ~ 80 students. The AD provides recurring group- and individual sessions with students throughout the academic year. ADs are also expected to participate in ongoing professional development sessions sponsored by the Program in the Office of Student Affairs. The expected time commitment is approximately one day per week in aggregate per academic year.
Responsibilities
+ Provides group- and individual student coaching and counseling, as appropriate, in relation to: Career exploration and career decisions; teaches students to utilize the AAMC Careers in Medicine Toolbox to assist in making informed decisions around fitness and competitiveness for students' specialty considerations and selections.
+ Student research exploration, service opportunities and clinical electives selection including fourth-year elective planning.
+ Residency application materials and supporting documents, including review and feedback on applications.
+ Student academic and personal challenges; maintains proficient working knowledge of NYMC student resources on campus and makes appropriate referrals to central resource Offices (Student Mental Health and Wellness, Academic Support, Disability, etc.) and personnel (Dean, Students, etc.) in accordance with NYMC and SOM guidelines, policy and procedures; actively seeks support regarding knowledge gaps, etc. from supervisor and/or Dean, Students.
+ Provides longitudinal student mentorship and advisement through participation in the M.D. Degree Program transition programs and ceremonies throughout the academic year, including student professional development programs delivered by the ADP.
+ Engages in mentorship relationship with students that model respect, trust, and professional interactions attributed to the M.D. profession.
+ Participates in required ADP professional development delivered by the Program and the Office of Student Affairs and maintains documents and records according to Program guideline.
+ Seeks to understand the quality of NYMC SOM student life and the ADP, both formally and informally through iterative feedback and to promote program assessment and quality improvement.
+ Maintains accurate and current records of individual student encounters, as well as group meetings and activities.
+ Participates in the production of letters of recommendations and the Medical Student Performance Evaluation, as requested.
+ Performs additional duties as requested by the Dean of Students and/or Advisory Dean Program Director.
Qualifications
Education requirement:Terminal degree: M.D., D.O. required.
Licenses or certifications:NYS license and Board Certification in field of specialization, as appropriate.
Technical/computer skills:Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, etc.); other software and platforms as directed/requested of the Office of Student Affairs.
Prior experience:At least five (5) years of working experience in an academic setting; prior experience working with medical students in an educational setting preferred.
New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:
+ Full range of Health Plans
+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs
+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs
+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
+ New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
+ Legal plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
+ Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2024-11188
Position Type Part-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 8
Travel 10%
Category Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status Exempt
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from Touro University