Program Manager, Career Advising

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Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Job Summary:

The Career Advising Program Manager provides operational leadership and administrative oversight for the career advising program for MD students, supporting approximately 10 faculty advisors who provide career guidance to medical students across all four years. This position serves as the central coordinator for all career advising activities, manages program logistics, ensures consistent service delivery, and facilitates communication between advisors, students, and Student Affairs leadership. The Program Manager works to enhance the overall effectiveness and reach of career services while supporting faculty advisors in their work with students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Administration & Coordination

• Serve as primary administrator for the career advising program, managing day-to-day operations and serving as liaison between faculty advisors and Student Affairs leadership
• Coordinate assignment of students to faculty advisors, ensuring equitable distribution and appropriate matching based on student interests and advisor expertise
• Develop and maintain program policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines for faculty advisors
• Create and manage advising schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and accessibility for students across all class years
• Track faculty advisor stipends, hours, and compensation in coordination with appropriate administrative offices
• Maintain comprehensive program calendar including advising appointments, workshops, panels, and career-related events

Faculty Advisor Support

• Serve as primary point of contact and resource for career advisor faculty
• Coordinate regular meetings of faculty advisors to share best practices, discuss student needs, and ensure program consistency
• Develop and distribute advising resources, templates, talking points, and up-to-date information on residency programs and career pathways
• Provide training and onboarding for new faculty advisors
• Monitor advisor workload and student satisfaction to ensure quality and equity of services
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among advisor team

Student Services & Communication

• Serve as central point of contact for students seeking career advising services and assist with advisor assignments and scheduling
• Manage student communications regarding career advising programs, events, and resources
• Maintain career advising website, resource libraries, and online platforms
• Track student engagement with career advising services and identify students who may benefit from additional outreach
• Coordinate peer mentoring programs and student career interest groups

Programming & Events

• Plan, coordinate, and execute career development workshops, specialty panels, residency preparation sessions, and networking events
• Manage logistics for signature programs including Residency Boot Camp, Match Week activities, and career exploration series
• Coordinate visiting speakers, residency program representatives, and alumni career panels
• Develop innovative programming to meet evolving student career development needs across all class years

Residency Application Support

• Oversee residency application support services, ensuring students have access to timely guidance and resources
• Coordinate ERAS application workshops, personal statement review processes, and mock interview programs
• Manage collection and dissemination of residency program information, application statistics, and specialty-specific guidance
• Support students navigating the Match timeline with appropriate programming and resources

Data Management & Assessment

• Maintain comprehensive records of student advising appointments, program participation, and service utilization
• Collect and analyze residency match outc