Residency and Career Advisor

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 61,900 - 110,100; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Residency and Career Advisor to support medical students, especially those in their fourth year, in preparing for residency. The role involves career advising, workshop facilitation, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

The hybrid position allows for three days on campus and two days remote work. Candidates must have current work authorization, and the expected salary for this position is up to $83,900 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization is required.
• Experience with career advising preferred.
• Knowledge of residency application processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising to medical students, particularly fourth-year students preparing for residency.
• Facilitate workshops on specialty options, CV building, and interview skills.
• Create and maintain career-related resources.

Skills

Career advising

Workshop facilitation

Networking with residency programs

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 35711456

Category: Student Affairs and Advising

Organization: School of Medicine

Department: SOM Student Affairs Dept

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $62,900 - $110,100

Date Posted: May 14, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM
Position: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Position Information

The UCR School of Medicine is seeking a Residency and Career Advisor to provide comprehensive career advising to medical students, particularly those in their fourth year preparing for residency. This role supports students in exploring medical specialty options, setting career goals, and enhancing their competitiveness for residency programs. The advisor works collaboratively with Student Affairs and the Residency Development Specialist to ensure successful career outcomes for students. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with three days on campus and two days remote each week. The UCR School of Medicine's Office of Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting medical students throughout their academic journey, from admission to graduation. The department offers a comprehensive suite of services, including academic advising, career and residency guidance, financial aid assistance, wellness resources, and student life programming. Its mission is to foster student success by providing equitable access to resources and cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The full salary range for the Residency and Career Advisor is $61,000 - $106,800 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $83,900 annually. Base salary offers depend on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career advising to medical students, focusing on fourth‑year students preparing for residency.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and other educational presentations on specialty options, CV building, interview skills, and residency application timelines.
• Coordinate faculty advisor involvement and build a network of residency program contacts.
• Create and maintain career‑related resources such as specialty guides, residency program databases, and application checklists.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Residency Development Specialist to support students’ career outcomes.
• Maintain a hybrid schedule with three days on campus and two days remote each week.

Qualifications

Applicants must have current work authorization. The position does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.