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.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) currently invites applications for a Manager, Library Services. The Manager, Library Services will help to promote the advancement, quality, and excellence of the medical education program at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM).

Note that we are only accepting applications from qualified Bahamians.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a 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 have 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 teachers who share our excitement in our dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around 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. The current campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure space, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM operates on three terms per year with a new class of students matriculating each term. 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 positions is located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the creation of a user-friendly library resources page within Canvas and advise on appropriate and applicable journals, eBooks, searchable databases, and other resources to include for a medical education environment.
• The library resource pages should be continually updated and showcase offerings depending upon the current climate and needs of faculty and students.
• Advise upon and create an Interlibrary loan system.
• Provide periodic trainings so that all students and faculty know the resources available to them and understand how to use all functionalities of those resources.
• Participate in new student orientation each semester, introducing new students to library resources.
• Create and uphold library policies that reflect the best interests of the students, faculty, and other users.
• Develop positive working relationships with publishers and vendors for acquisition and troubleshooting.
• Work with IT to solve local online, networking issues.
• Keep track of all library resources, including costs, vendors, when items are up for renewal, etc.
• Conduct periodic needs assessments of resources that may be of value to users.
• Create and provide reports outlining data on current resource usage and determine from that what resources may be appropriate to retain, acquire or discontinue.
• Collaborate and provide insights, recommendations and justifications for budgetary needs and expenditures related to the library, as applicable. As applicable, prepare and monitor the library budget and ensure that budget is used appropriately and judiciously.
• Responsible for ensuring that requests of students and faculty are answered efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that the library area, including all equipment and property, is maintained, clean, attractive, and comfortable to users.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Earned bachelor’s degree in library science or in an information-related field in addition to an MLS from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• Experience in a library environment in higher education or medical education setting preferred.
• Knowledge of advances and innovations in library sciences and/or examples of achievements in planning, developing, and implementing new resources / innovations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a team to build out the elements of a new medical school.
• Evidence of project or committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development as it relates to library resources desired.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Office suite and Teams, etc.).
• Ability and desire to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living a Caribbean, island lifestyle and embracing that 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.

To apply, please send CV and supporting materials to Dr. Laura Welke at [email protected]

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) currently invites applications for faculty members to teach in the Foundational Sciences. Disciplines include Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomical Sciences, and Microbiology / Immunology.

Note that we are only accepting applications from qualified Bahamians.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a 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 can expect an integrated learning experience with individualized support that prepare them to excel in the Clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around 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. The current WAUSM campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure spaces, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM operates on three terms per year with a new class of students matriculating each term. 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. The positions are located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students in a manner that exemplifies excellence and care.
• Prepare teaching materials including cases, presentations, pre-reading assignments, practice questions, quizzes, workbooks or other as required.
• Facilitate small and large group active learning sessions.
• Assist in the creation and review of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and performance. Proctor examinations as required.
• Revise teaching materials and techniques to stay current and innovative, aligning with the continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that the curriculum is integrated, clinically relevant, delivered in a logical manner and that content is at a depth and breadth suitable for learners who will enter clinical practice.
• Ensure that all teaching materials, communications, posts, assessment materials and any other materials delivered to students are updated, current and polished.
• Support students through active participation in the Center for Academic Success and collaborate with the Department of Medical Education and the Center for Academic Success in their initiatives as required.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, MD or MD/PhD, or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a team to teach and refine curriculum.
• Commitment to team-based learning with a broad base of knowledge and the ability to facilitate multidisciplinary student learning.
• Evidence of excellence in medical education preferred, with demonstrated teaching/facilitating experience and skill in presenting to students and colleagues.
• Evidence of committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Experience with assessment programs and the ability to lead successful programmatic changes based upon assessment results and adult student learning.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms (Canvas), computer-assisted delivery of didactic and active learning content, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft suite and Teams, etc.).
• Ability and desire to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living an island lifestyle and embracing that 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.

To apply, please send CV and supporting materials to Dr. Laura Welke at [email protected]

Reporting directly to the University Registrar, Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) currently invites applications for Campus Registrar.

Note that we are only accepting applications from qualified Bahamians.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a 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 have an integrated learning experience with individualized support that prepares them to excel in theclerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented teachers who share our excitement in our dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around 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. The current campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring andleisure space, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM operates on three terms per year with a new class of students matriculating each term.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. The position is located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee student records in Freeport.
• Advise medical students in semesters 1-5 about enrollment and registration, leaves of absence, class schedules, transcripts and grades, and degree requirements.
• Serve as custodian of student records and maintain their confidentiality.
• Provide support and resources to assist students striving to successfully complete the requirements of their programs, while also promoting the well-being of each student.
• Oversee campus-based staff.
• Provide analytic support, reports, and statistical data as needed for faculty and administration.
• Interact with students, faculty, administrators including the University Registrar.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in medical education or health professions education strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred and/or a minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills such that the candidate can work effectively with staff, faculty, students and/or administration and communicate to all stakeholders in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in all written communication.
• Self-starting, self-directed, resourceful, flexible, dependable, proactive, ability to work independently within enterprise guidelines, strong time management skills and motivated in performing and excelling in all job responsibilities.
• Detail oriented, accurate, prioritize assignments effectively, synthesize information quickly and accurately, able to identify problems before they happen and propose solutions.
• High level critical thinking skills, and the ability to react and adapt to a challenging international work environment.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service, integrity and honesty.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating environment and openness to new and evolving technology and technological solutions.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), and other guidelines and recommendations from AAMC, LCME, AACRAO and other regulatory bodies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and handle issues discretely and with appropriate sensitivity.
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication requires a great deal of professionalism, discretion, and poise.
• Advanced competence in Banner and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and an ability to use good judgment and discretion daily as well as when presented with confidential information.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Works with integrity and ethically.

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.

To apply, please send CV and supporting materials to Dr. Laura Welke at [email protected]

The Senior Digital Content Producer at WAUSM is responsible for leading the strategic development, production, and optimization of multimedia content to effectively advance the institution’s marketing and communications objectives across digital platforms. Reporting directly to the Director of Digital Marketing, this role plays a key part in shaping WAUSM’s digital presence through innovative storytelling, content strategy, and performance-driven execution aligned with institutional goals.

This is a remote position. Frequent travel to our campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama is required.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a 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 have 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 colleagues who share our excitement in our dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around 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. The current campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure space, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Contribute to and manage the implementation of short-term and long-term multimedia strategies to educate and inform intended constituencies about WAUSM’s MD Program and the Accelerated Pathway to MD.
• Produce (outlining, shooting, editing, graphics) multimedia content to effectively communicate brand points to engage prospective students and their influencers
• Manage WAUSM’s virtual information sessions including strategy, coordination, and live execution.
• Develop and produce content, including but not limited to institutional videos, advertising, virtual events, webinars, and graphics
• Create and distribute compelling content across WAUSM’s social channels in partnership with the Senior Marketing Coordinator.
• Produce student, leadership, faculty, partner and alumni video profiles
• Shoot and edit still photography as needed, including headshots of students and faculty
• Build and manage repository of WAUSM’s digital assets; liaise with outside entities requesting assets and provide media as needed
• Organize and contribute to WAUSM’s library of B-Roll footage.
• Identify WAUSM initiatives that are best suited for digital platforms and incorporate multimedia in the editorial content (ex. admissions presentation); collaborate with departmental colleagues to develop multimedia ideas to achieve institutional goals
• In conjunction with external vendor partners, deliver video and other creative material that adheres to brand standards and help grow WAUSM’s reputation as a leader in multimedia content
• Build and manage a roster of freelancers for video and other digital projects as needed; train other WAUSM colleagues to shoot and edit video to assist in creation of multimedia projects
• Analyze key performance indicators related to multimedia content

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-5 years related experience required
• This position requires up to bi-monthly travel to onsite shoot locations such as WAUSM’s campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama, and other locations as needed. Ability to travel is imperative to the success of this role.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing a significant workload; deadline focused
• Creative producer with track record of developing strong story ideas
• Ability to create high quality videos (including all facets of production: development, outlining, shooting, editing)
• Solid oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with clients as well as freelancers and other team members
• Strong knowledge and experience with existing and emerging media platforms
• Proficiency with creative software (Adobe CS, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom etc.)
• Ability to keep current on industry best practices
• Collaborative in nature and enjoys growing in a team environment.

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.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) seeks a highly organized, data driven and proactive Operations Manager, Enrollment Management to oversee the daily execution and operational discipline of the Enrollment Management team.

This role serves as the operational leader for the enrollment team, ensuring that Senior Enrollment Managers (SEMs), Enrollment Support Specialists (ESSs), and admissions staff are operating efficiently, meeting productivity expectations, and progressing prospective students through the admissions funnel in a timely and organized manner.

The Operations Manager functions as the primary day-to-day manager for the Enrollment Management unit, providing leadership, accountability, and operational structure while partnering closely with the Vice President of Development & Enrollment Management on strategy and performance improvement. This role ensures that the daily enrollment operation runs smoothly and productively.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a 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. We seek outstanding, team-oriented colleagues who share our excitement in our dynamic and innovative educational program.

Location: Bloomfield, NJ

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Operations Manager, Enrollment Management will serve as the primary operational manager responsible for maintaining visibility into day-to-day team activity and performance as directed by the Vice President – Development and Enrollment Management.
• KPI Monitoring & Team Productivity:

– Track team performance against established KPIs
– Monitor key admissions funnel metrics such as lead responsiveness, application progression, interview scheduling, and enrollment conversion
– Ensure SEMs maintain consistent outreach and engagement with prospective students
– Review CRM activity and outreach cadence
– Identify productivity gaps or pipeline concerns early
– Provide regular performance summaries to the Vice President

• Operational Leadership of the Enrollment Team

– Monitor daily team activity, availability, and travel schedules
– Maintain visibility into staff workload, priorities, and pipeline activity
– Ensure the team is operating efficiently and collaboratively
– Maintain consistent operational structure within the team

• Funnel Oversight & Performance Reporting

– Lead regular funnel review meetings with SEMs
– Monitor applicant movement across admissions stages
– Identify bottlenecks within the admissions process
– Coordinate follow-up strategies for stalled applicants
– Lead onboarding progress review with ESS’s for admitted students
– Prepare weekly operational updates and insights for the Vice President

• Team Accountability & Coaching

– Conduct regular check-ins with SEMs and ESS team members
– Support staff in managing workloads and priorities
– Reinforce professional expectations and team accountability
– Escalate personnel concerns or performance issues to the Vice President when appropriate
– Provide input for performance reviews and professional development

• Meeting Leadership & Internal Communication

– Manage agendas and follow-up for weekly Enrollment Management meetings
– Coordinate operational updates across the team
– Maintain organization of internal documentation and team resources
– Support communication between Enrollment, Admissions, and other university teams

• Process Improvement & Operational Development

– Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements
– Assist in the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
– Help implement process improvements within the admissions workflow
– Collaborate with CRM and data teams to ensure operational visibility
– Support documentation of best practices for the Enrollment Management team

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in admissions
• Demonstrated management or supervisory experience required, experience in enrollment management preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with CRM platforms (Slate, Salesforce, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and coordinate team accountability
• Experience working in higher education admissions or enrollment management, required; experience in a for-profit medical school preferred
• Ability to keep current on industry best practices
• Collaborative in nature and enjoys growing in a team environment

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.