Clinical Academic Advisor

About the role

Roseman University College of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Academic Advisor to provide individualized academic coaching, learning support, and exam preparation guidance to medical students throughout their clinical training. This highly impactful role combines advising, mentoring, data-driven intervention, and educational programming to help students succeed in their clerkships, NBME shelf examinations, and USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations. You will work closely with students, faculty, and academic leaders to identify challenges early, develop personalized success plans, and empower future physicians to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Support Exam Readiness and Academic Success
  • Develop and oversee resources that support preparation for NBME shelf examinations and USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
  • Identify and instruct high-yield content and learning strategies that strengthen exam performance.
  • Create and deliver workshops and academic programming focused on test preparation content, learning, retention, and exam success.
• Coach and Mentor Future Physicians
  • Provide individualized academic advising and coaching to medical students during their clinical training.
  • Help students develop effective study strategies, learning plans, and test-taking approaches.
  • Serve as a trusted resource, content expert, and mentor as students progress through medical school.
• Make a Difference Through Personalized Support
  • Assess academic performance and identify students who may benefit from additional support.
  • Develop individualized improvement and remediation plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Monitor student progress and celebrate growth and achievement along the way.
• Use Data to Drive Student Success
  • Analyze academic performance data and trends to proactively identify students at risk.
  • Implement targeted interventions designed to support timely progression and academic achievement.
  • Track outcomes and continuously improve student success initiatives.
• Collaborate Across the College of Medicine
  • Partner with faculty, clerkship directors, Student Affairs professionals, and academic leaders to support student development.
  • Contribute to a culture focused on learning, growth, and student achievement.
  • Stay current on best practices in medical education, academic support, learning science, and licensing examination preparation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in medicine, biomedical/basic science, health professions, education, or a related discipline (MD, DO, MBBS, PhD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Master's degree in a foundational medical science discipline and relevant experience may be considered in combination with relevant education and experience.
• Experience teaching, advising, mentoring, coaching, or supporting students in higher education, medical education, or healthcare environments.
• Experience providing academic support, learning assistance, or remediation services.
• Strong knowledge of learning strategies, academic success practices, and student development.
• Ability to assess academic performance and develop individualized support plans.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting medical students, residents, or other health professions students.
• Experience preparing students for NBME subject examinations and/or USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
• Experience analyzing student performance data and implementing student success interventions.
• Familiarity with LCME standards related to academic advising, student support, and progression.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, including some available at no cost to employees.
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 7.5% and immediate vesting.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability protection.
• Tax-advantaged healthcare savings accounts.
• Wellness, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, six paid holidays, an extended Thanksgiving break, and up to three weeks of paid campus closures each year.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000