Admissions Interviewer

University Support Services, LLC; Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Support Services, LLC seeks an Admissions Interviewer to conduct interviews with prospective medical students and prepare summaries that support holistic evaluation within ESSO. This remote role primarily serves candidates outside Ontario, with occasional in-person interviews as needed.

The interviewer collaborates with the Interview Team, adheres to program guidelines, demonstrates cultural awareness and professional communication, and participates in regular professional development

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare or health professions education.
• Ability to conduct interviews across world regions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for, conduct, and summarize admission interviews across world regions.
• Assess applicants using guidelines from the Interview Program and ESSO leadership.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, and thoughtful written communication.
• Attend bi-weekly or monthly professional development sessions.
• Submit timely interview summaries and respond to inquiries.
• Represent the Office in an ethical and professional manner.
• Support a diverse, multicultural environment and contribute to team objectives.

Skills

Interviewing

Written communication

Cultural awareness

Education

MD or equivalent (DO, DPM, PhD, EdD, DrPH)

Job description

This is a remote position out of Canada, with preference being located in the Ontario area.

Objective

The Admissions Interviewer works within Enrollment Services and Student Operations (ESSO) and plays an important role in conducting interviews of prospective medical students and preparing interview summaries that assist in the holistic evaluation of each candidate. In this capacity, the Admissions Interviewer supports the School of Medicine’s mission to provide a diverse, multicultural, and international environment that empowers students to learn the medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional behaviors to participate in healthcare delivery to people across the world. The Admissions Interviewer works collaboratively as part of the Interview Team to conduct interviews based on the range of application volume that occurs throughout the year. This role reports to the Director, Interview Program.

Essential Functions

• Prepare for, conduct, and summarize admission interviews across various world regions.
• Assess each applicant on the desired attributes of an SGU medical student. This work will be performed utilizing guidelines provided by the Interview Program in liaison with the Interview Task Force, Faculty
• Student Selection Committee, and ESSO leadership.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, active listening, and thoughtful written communication when conducting interviews and preparing summaries.
• Attend bi-weekly or monthly professional development sessions as required.
• Review and incorporate guidelines from newsletters and other resources provided by the Interview Program.
• Submit timely interview summary reports and respond in a timely manner to Interview Program inquiries.
• Be a positive contributor to a collegial, supportive, student-centered environment.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Knowledge of the dedication, resilience, and academic rigor necessary to succeed in a graduate level health professions program.
• Familiarity with the multi-dimensional skills sets needed to be a compassionate, caring, and outstanding physician.
• Demonstrated excellence in interviewing and strong writing skills.
• Commitment to conducting interviews and representing the Office in an ethical and professional manner.
• Recognition of the strength and value of diversity and commitment to active listening, thoughtful, and open reflection for all students.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent such as, not but limited to: DO, DPM, PhD, EdD, DrPH, or similar.
• Experience in healthcare or health professions education required.

Hours and Travel

• A full-time interviewer will conduct on average five (5) interviews per business day
• Professional development sessions typically occur once or twice a month for an additional 1 – 3 hours each month
• Most interviews will be conducted virtually with the possibility for occasional in-person interviews
• Evening and weekend hours required

Location

• This position is a remote position, with occasional in-person interviews as needed.