Assistant Director, Medical Student Career Services

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career exploration and progressive advising to medical students from matriculation through graduation.
• Develop and support career development programming, including workshops, CV development, and "Careers in Medicine" series.
• Guide students through the full ERAS and NRMP Match process, including application development and deadline management.
• Coordinate specialty exploration through fairs, panels, and networking events in collaboration with alumni and medical professionals.
• Manage observership and shadowing opportunities by coordinating with local faculty, hospital systems, and student organizations.
• Maintain detailed data sets regarding specialty choices, residency outcomes, and post-graduate career trajectories for accreditation and reporting.
• Support the review of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE) to highlight student achievements and academic performance.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or a closely related field AND 3 years of professional experience in career development, higher education, or HR.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or a closely related field AND 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data management and presentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for student-facing interactions and relationship building.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience in higher education or the healthcare system.
• Experience with medical student career advising at an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Familiarity with AAMC Careers in Medicine programs and resources.
• Experience coaching, advising, or leading others.

About the Company

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to student success and academic excellence. The Office of Student Success at the Boonshoft School of Medicine provides comprehensive support to help medical students navigate their educational journey and secure successful residency placements.