What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Tulane University?
Summary
The SOM Program Manager for Medical Student Career Advising is responsible for collaborating with the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, the Registrar, the Faculty Director for Career advising, and the Staff Director of Career Advising to develop, implement, manage, and deliver a comprehensive career advising structure. The position must integrate existing resources (such as Tulane Learning Communities, AAMCs Careers in Medicine, clerkship coordinators, and volunteer specialty faculty advisors) to develop, implement and manage resources for a longitudinal advising system, with emphasis on residency advising and specialty choice. The focus of this position is on career advising for the preclinical medical students.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The SOM Program Manager for Medical Student Career Advising is responsible for collaborating with the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, the Registrar, the Faculty Director for Career advising, and the Staff Director of Career Advising to develop, implement, manage, and deliver a comprehensive career advising structure. The position must integrate existing resources (such as Tulane Learning Communities, AAMCs Careers in Medicine, clerkship coordinators, and volunteer specialty faculty advisors) to develop, implement and manage resources for a longitudinal advising system, with emphasis on residency advising and specialty choice. The focus of this position is on career advising for the preclinical medical students.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Experience with career advising programs, preferably in higher education with experience/understanding of a complex degree curriculum
- Understands and can achieve a high level of discretion and confidentiality such as is needed in a counseling environment.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to work without significant or any staff support. Self-starter.
- Superior planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and achieve buy-in from constituents at various hierarchical levels.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks depending upon time of year; ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal skills, both oral and written.
- Appreciation of diverse backgrounds and ability to communicate with a variety of constituencies.
- Ability to use databases and reporting software.
- Facility with all Microsoft Office products. Experience with, or willingness and ability to learn additional software products required by the position (such as Docushare, eMedley, Banner, Canvas, etc.)
- Bachelor’s and 2 years relevant experience (or equivalencies)
- High School Diploma and 6 years.
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience in a medical school setting; knowledge of medical school curriculum, student profiles, LCME accreditation expectations.
- Advanced skills with management and use of databases and reporting software.
- Web and social media management highly desirable.