General Information
| Job Description | CAREER SVC SPEC 3 | Working Title | Residency Development Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004516 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | SOM - Student Affairs - D02001 | Department Head | Emma Simmons |
| Supervisor | Christina Granillo | Effective Date | 03/11/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students/alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising/coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student/alumni career counseling, modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently, but may receive guidance in developing new career advising/coaching services and Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Residency Development Specialist will advise medical students on a full range of residency exploration and development plans for the residency application process and transition to residency, including group/individual advising, residency application planning, workshops, mock sessions, and tools to support specialty specific residency application services. Creates and modifies workshops and presentations as necessary to cater to the specific student populations. Trains and maintains relationships with faculty advisors and mentors for residency development planning. Develops new residency advising/coaching services and counsels medical students and alumni on residency pathways and opportunities. Works in tandem with the Director of Academic Success to track student progress to maximize MATCH succes. Collaborates with staff/faculty across campus for workshop and development opportunities geared toward residency preparation. Serves as the medical school liaison between the AAMC and NRMP as the two key portal/resource sites for residency processing. Works with the Student Affairs team to help organize and carry out major events and activities such as Residency Match, SOAP, Recruitment Day, Orientation Week, graduation ceremonies and various Medical Student Life events. Provides staff support for Careers in Medicine initiatives. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated experience with UC policies and procedures. | Preferred |
| Previous UC experience. | Preferred |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated progressively responsible student affairs experience in a medical school or research university setting, including effectively advising and counseling students. | Required |
| Previous experience in a medical school or residency program. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Helps clients identify their interests, values, skills, and personalities, and understand how these factors relate to academic/career satisfaction and choices.
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25 |
Uses standard quantitative and qualitative assessments to help clients assess career goals.
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25 |
Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations.
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20 |
| Provides guidance to departments/colleges/schools on providing resources to meet students' career needs. | 5 |
| Helps with decision making, goal setting, action planning, and identifying internal/external obstacles to obtaining goals. | 5 |
| Researches, evaluates, and updates written and electronic career and educational resources. | 5 |
| Modifies and conducts workshops and presents programs to meet the needs of students and staff. | 5 |
| Develops and implements marketing and outreach programs to promote programs and services. | 5 |
| Works with the Student Affairs team to organize and carry out the major events and activities such as Recruitment Day, Orientation Week and Graduation Ceremonies, as well as Wellness Events. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design. | Required |
| Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. | Required |
| Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. | Required |
| Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to the responsibilities of the position, including Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). | Required |
| Working knowledge of admissions requirements for the UCR School of Medicine. | Required |
| Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. | Required |
| Working knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning, production and public relations. Organizational ability to coordinate student programs and events. | Required |
| Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions. | Required |
| Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills necessary to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. | Required |
| Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public. | Required |
| Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC. | Required |
| Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of and experience with Banner or equivalent student records systems. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |