Medical School Student Academic Advisor

Ponce Health Sciences University/Tiber Health Innovations; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in St. Louis, MO, seeks an Academic Advisor to support medical students in the School of Medicine.

The role includes coaching and advising career paths, program planning, and graduation outcomes while coordinating with other campuses to ensure consistent student support. The ideal candidate holds a graduate degree in health professions education or related field, demonstrates strong communication, data analysis, and problem solving, and can work with

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a health professions education or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, data analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating across campuses and with faculty and student affairs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coach and advise medical students on career paths, programs, and graduation planning.
• Coordinate academic support services across PHSU campuses to ensure consistency.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, course directors, and Student Affairs.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Terminal degree in higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Canvas

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2018 in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Ponce Health Sciences University is answering a need for more healthcare professionals by preparing more students for jobs with a world-class, culturally-competent education. Whether you’re an aspiring doctor or psychologist, PHSU St. Louis is focused on helping our students reach their professional goals.

Ponce Health Sciences University’s history dates back to its founding in 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We’ve been expanding our prestigious health sciences offerings since, with a focus on graduate medical programs. With campuses now in Ponce, San Juan, St. Louis, and now the British Virgin Islands, we’re expanding our global network while staying committed to preparing students for real-world healthcare careers and clinical situations.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is to provide a world-class, culturally-competent, health sciences education to the population we serve, through innovative adaptive learning environments focused on the success of its students to become ethical practitioners and scientists.

OUR VISION

The PHSU vision is to build on its reputation as a prestigious academic and research leader educating underrepresented diverse populations while focusing research efforts on solving global health disparities.

PHSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

PHSU St. Louis opened its new School of Medicine in August 2022 as part of an multi-million educational investment in north St. Louis. With the expansion of our medical program in St. Louis, we will put action behind our vision of providing real education and research opportunities in a community dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels. PHSU is thrilled to continue our mission to give more students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds access to high-quality medical education and careers.

PHSU St. Louis also currently offers graduate level PsyD and MSMS programs and an undergraduate BSN program.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides support for medical students in the School of Medicine for St. Louis, MO. The duties include, but are not limited to coaching and advising career paths, programs, and future planning for our medical students through graduation.

SUMMARY & PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide support for medical students on our St. Louis campus. This individual should also maintain regular communication with our other campuses to ensure consistency and compatibility of academic support services across campuses.

The Academic Advisor should possess a graduate degree within medical/health professions programs.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, the Academic Advisor should demonstrate strong communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret academic performance indicators and collaborate effectively with faculty, course directors, and Student Affairs. Familiarity with medical education structures, board preparation processes, and accreditation expectations, including LCME standards related to advising and student support, is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position, as well as the Physical Demands and Work Environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of a terminal degree in higher education:

PhD, MD, or DO preferred; EdD with six months of related experience in health education.

++Computer Skills++

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Knowledge of Canvas application strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to type on computer, operate office equipment and handle books, files, documents, etc. Must be able to talk and hear to answer phones and when assisting others. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift objects weighing from 10 — 30 pounds and possibly up to 50 pounds. Close vision needed to use computer. Must have distance vision and depth perception for safety purposes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate. At times, the position requirements will require the ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment. Independence and autonomy with little direct supervision is required. Professional mannerisms are expected as a representative of the university. This position requires leadership and the ability to accept performance feedback.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed the employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for coworkers during peak periods, vacation days or sick days.

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status.