Careers @ WAUSM

Reporting to the Director, Center for Academic Success (CAS), WAUSM is seeking a Pre-Clerkship Learning Specialist to support medical students in optimizing their learning strategies, study habits, test-taking skills and performance outcomes. As a member dedicated to the CAS, you will collaborate closely with faculty, administrators, and students to help ensure that educational goals are met effectively. This role is pivotal for fostering student success across all four (4) years of medical school and ensuring that students become lifelong learners who are well-prepared for their careers. By providing targeted support and resources to students, you will contribute significantly to the educational mission of WAUSM and the overall quality of medical education.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to expanding our fresh, new, dynamic, and innovative medical education program. Our students study medicine in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. With a powerful focus on active, case-based learning; robust simulation; and early exposure to clinical patients, WAUSM students receive an integrated learning experience with individualized support that prepares them to excel in the clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented individuals who will share our excitement for furthering this dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program consists of a 5-semester (15 weeks per term) model of instruction with basic science concepts and competencies related to patient centered care integrated and woven throughout. Students then transition to the US to complete the clerkship program consisting of clinical rotations (75 weeks) which provide opportunities to shadow physicians and residents, have direct access to patients, and gain valuable hands-on experience.

WAUSM operates on three terms per year with a new class of students matriculating each term and students advancing to the clerkship program at the same rate. Therefore, teaching duties and administrative responsibilities continue throughout the year. A focus on teaching, student learning and support is paramount, and we look to individuals who can provide excellence in these areas. This position is located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

 Education, Experience and Attributes:

​​Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit, and the needs of the University.

Overview:

The Enrollment Support Specialist (ESS) plays a critical administrative role in supporting the enrollment process at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM). Reporting to the Senior Enrollment Manager for day-to-day operations and to the VP of Enrollment Management for HR-related matters, this position is responsible for ensuring prospective and admitted students submit all required documentation in a timely and organized manner.

The ideal candidate will be exceptionally detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in follow-up and follow-through. This role spans the entire enrollment funnel—from helping applicants complete their files and progress through admissions review, to guiding admitted students through the final steps of matriculation. It also includes coordination with internal departments such as Student Financial Services, the Registrar, and Student Affairs, as well as managing pre-med student information and onboarding materials for undergraduate partner institutions.

This is an in-person position located in Bloomfield, NJ.

Responsibilities: 

• Schedules and facilitates applicant interviews with faculty; collects and submits written application summary and decision recommendations to admissions coordinator
• Provides outreach to applicants throughout the admissions funnel up to enrollment
• Collaborates with the Office of Student Finance and the Office of Student Affairs in transitioning the applicant to a newly enrolled student
• Serves as the secondary contact to applicants by routinely communicating by phone, email, and text
• Reports activities and tracks applications/documents and student outcomes up to and including enrollment
• Partners with colleagues to provide support to students in each phase of the admissions processand to ensure a smooth transition from applicant to enrolled student status
• Continuously enhances product knowledge to effectively advise students
• Stays abreast of medical education trends, market and demands to execute enrollment strategies
• Uses the CRM (Slate) to track activities, enter notes and plan events
• Conducts self with WAUSM’s Mission and Core Values guiding all activities and interactions
• Completes other duties as assigned by the management team

Education, Experience, and Attributes:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of previous admissions experience preferred
• Ability to be self-directed
• Flexibility to schedule working time around students’ and/or departmental needs
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, be a quick learner, and a self-starter
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Prior CRM experience preferred (Slate, Salesforce, etc.), but not required
• Enjoys interacting with prospective students remotely while creating meaningful relationships
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment along with the ability to work well independently
• Goal oriented and internally motivated

Salary commensurate with experience.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit, and the needs of the University.