City of Kansas City·Joplin, Missouri
The Career Advisor serves as the primary liaison for medical students, providing career counseling, residency application support, and specialty selection guidance. They are responsible for managing residency placement data, facilitating training for faculty, and drafting Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE).
Job Type: Staff
The COM Career Advisor serves as the liaison for career and residency placement for College of Osteopathic Medicine students, performing high-level career and residency advising.
Executes a wide range of duties, which include coordinating the needs of students, such as providing career counseling, specialty selection, residency application plan development, and conducting one-on-one meetings. Additionally, monitors residency placement outcomes and data, manages reporting, facilitates training, addresses information requests, and participates in match processes and events. Promotes collaboration among university departments. Essential
Provide direction, support, and guidance as well as serve as the primary resource to the COM students for the residency application process. Including the various components supporting the applicant, such as curriculum vitae, personal statements, and applications. Provide system support and training to members of faculty and leadership who serve as academic advisors. Provide quality career and residency counseling and ensure resources are available and accessible to COM students in years I-IV. Counseling can be accomplished through various formats, including but not limited to in-person and virtual individual meetings, small and large group presentations, and workshops that highlight key topics relevant to the pursuit of graduate medical education (GME). Maintain expertise in the residency application systems and residency match programs by actively enhancing knowledge by seeking out updates and changes. Implement and oversee Careers in Medicine (CiM) and Big Interview Medical (BIM) access, training, and usage; integrating CiM assessments and BIM into the career counseling process. Actively engage with student specialty interest groups to collaborate on specialty-specific programming for the COM student population. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing available match-related data, reports, systems, and processes, as well as professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices. Ensure achievement of deadlines (monitoring due dates, collecting data, sending reminders, resolving problems, etc.). Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding all things pertaining to the COM Career and Residency Placement Advising process. Provide guidance on the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) content and MSPE-related issues for students, faculty, and staff. Responsible for drafting and finalizing the MSPE and MSPE Addendum. Maintain accurate and organized records of sensitive information and related documentation in accordance with FERPA. Maintains confidentiality and has a strong commitment to ethical conduct, adhering to university standards. Contribute to team excellence by collaborating with team members to achieve departmental goals and needs by performing additional duties as needed/assigned.
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Effective verbal and written communication and proficient public speaking skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with diverse individuals required. Experience in higher education, advising, counseling, or teaching of students is preferred. Experience in undergraduate medical education or graduate medical education preferred. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the residency application and match processes, including timelines preferred. Proficient in problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking within a deadline-driven environment, with a demonstrated track record of proactivity and intellectual curiosity. Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and be a self-starter. Ability to be flexible and able to shift priorities as demands change. Proficient with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite. Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred, along with experience in higher education or medical education advising. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a strong understanding of residency match processes.
Market context
In Missouri, COM career advisor roles are typically sought by schools and training programs that need support for residency planning and student guidance. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree, medical education or counseling experience, strong communication skills, and detailed knowledge of the residency match process. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then tailor your application to highlight advising, coaching, and match-process experience.