Assistant Director, JUMP

General Summary:

The Johns Hopkins Underrepresented in Medical Professions (JUMP) program was established in 2011 as a pioneering commitment to promote the success of high-achieving students from underrepresented populations who are preparing for careers in medicine and the health professions. Through the recent landmark gift of $1.8 billion by Michael R. Bloomberg that is dedicated to meeting 100% demonstrated need with no-loan financial aid packages for first-generation and limited-income (FLI) students and the robust expansion of FLI initiatives and programs at Johns Hopkins University, the JUMP program is growing from a small cohort-based program to a premier 4yr+ enrichment program to serve all underrepresented (URM) and/or FLI students on pre-health pathways at Johns Hopkins. The JUMP program is aligned with and actively attuned to the definition of underrepresented in medicine and holistic review practices of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). JUMP is expanding into a learning community anchored in five core pillars: Academic & Testing Support, Mentoring, Leadership/JUMP Community Building/Baltimore Community Connections, Health Professions Exploration and Pre-Health Pathways & Milestones.

The Assistant Directors in JUMP support the Director of JUMP in transitioning the program by employing a strategic framework for the new program. The Assistant Directors will demonstrate cross-cultural nuance in developing and implementing programming specific to URM and/or FLI students and in holistic advising for URM and/or FLI students. As advocates for URM and/or FLI students in their overall student experience and pursuit of their academic and professional goals, the Assistant Directors will establish collaborations, within Johns Hopkins and external to the University, that promote student success and the overall mission of the program. More specifically, the Assistant Directors will support collaborative programming between JUMP and the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, other programs in the Center for Student Success, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Life Design and the Office of Academic Advising. The Assistant Directors will also sustain meaningful connections to community-based organizations in the health care fields, medical schools, and national organizations and programs that support URM and/or FLI students in their pursuit of careers in the health professions.

The Assistant Directors report to the Director of JUMP in the Center for Student Success. The JUMP Program is running one search for two JUMP Assistant Directors to be hired and onboarded simultaneously. Within your cover letter, please clearly indicate if you are interested in only being considered for one role (indicate which one) or both roles.

Note: Multiple positions available; applications will be reviewed April 5, 2021

Essential Job Functions:

Programming & Collaborative Partnerships - JUMP Assistant Director, Programming (65%)

• Support the curriculum efforts and programming of any two of the following JUMP Pillars: Academic & Testing Support, Mentoring, Leadership/JUMP Community Building/Baltimore Community Connections, or Health Professions Exploration.
  • Coordinate workshops, events, and programming that deepens the understanding of diverse pathways and the essential skills based on holistic review practices for ~ 500 – 800 URM and/or FLI students pursuing careers in the health professions.
  • Support the programming of any three of the following JUMP Student Committees: Journal Club, Physician/ Scientist Track (MD/PHD), Humanities, Health Professions, Social Activities/Wellness/Volunteer Committee, or the Computational Medicine Committee.
• Recruit, train and supervise JUMP Fellows, recent JHU JUMP graduates who were actively engaged in the JUMP program during their undergraduate studies and pursuing careers in the health professions.  
• Develop and coordinate the Reflection and Expressive Competence Application Program (RECAP) workshops for all JUMP students as a core program element of the JUMP program and experience.
• In collaboration with the Director, support the JUMP Bridge Year curriculum dedicated to the successful application and matriculation of JHU JUMP graduates who are continuing to pursue health profession careers.

OR

Programming & Collaborative Partnerships - JUMP Assistant Director, Student Development (65%)

• Support the curriculum efforts and programming of any two of the following JUMP Pillars: Academic & Testing Support, Mentoring, Leadership/JUMP Community Building/Baltimore Community Connections, or Health Professions Exploration.
  • Coordinate workshops, events, and programming that deepens the understanding of diverse pathways and the essential skills based on holistic review practices for ~ 500 – 800 URM and/or FLI students pursuing careers in the health professions.
  • Support the programming of any three of the following JUMP Student Committees: Journal Club, Physician/ Scientist Track (MD/PHD), Humanities, Health Professions, Social Activities/Wellness/Volunteer Committee, or the Computational Medicine Committee.
• Collaborate with JUMP partners, faculty and colleagues in academic and student affairs to support incoming JUMP freshmen’s transition to Johns Hopkins by coordinating the annual three-day JUMP Pre-Orientation (off campus) each August.
• Coordinate recruitment of JUMP students for participation in Johns Hopkins School of Medicine summer internships.
• Manage the peer mentoring program and develop leadership opportunities for JUMP students.
• Foster connections between JUMP and relevant pre-health undergraduate student organizations (e.g., SNMA-MAPS, LEM, etc.), as well as meaningful links to student associations at the JHU School of Medicine (Student National Medical Association, Biomedical Scholars Association, etc.). Coordinate students’ participation in professional development conferences (e.g. SNMA, LSMA) and visits to regional medical schools.

Advising: (20%)

• Provide holistic advising that prioritizes students’ knowledge of the pre-med pathway and specific skill-building.  
• Collaborate with the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Office of Academic Advising to ensure students are receiving academic advising and success coaching, pre-professional advising, and holistic review advising.
• Stay abreast of current and national trends of URM, first-generation, and/or low-income college students pursuing careers in the health professions. Remain current in the field of pre-health advising, AAMC holistic review practices, and medical school admissions.
• Collaborate with JUMP partners, including the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, Life Design, the National Fellowships Program to enhance academic and post-graduation planning for JUMP students.
• Facilitate referrals as appropriate.

Administrative: (15%)

• Support the Director of JUMP to identify and recruit eligible JUMP participants each year.
• Develop and manage programming-related budget and logistical outlines; procurement on behalf of the JUMP program for items, vendors, etc.
• Conduct program evaluations and produce individual event reports as well as semester participation reports for designated programs.
• Work with JUMP staff to recruit, train and supervise undergraduate student interns. 
• Support the Director in maintaining a system to track student participation JUMP programming and FLI Initiatives.

Education:

Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, a health-related field or science required.

Experience:

Required: Three years’ experience in advising, mentoring or guiding college students; designing innovative programming; and establishing/maintaining collaborative working relationships with professionals.

Preferred: Five years’ experience as an academic advisor or pre-professional advisor in a higher ed setting, or as a health care professional in a higher education environment.

Additional Required Skills Described Below:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education--particularly science and/or medical education. Familiarity with the academic rigors of pursuing a career in science, medicine or related health professions is required.
• Demonstrated success working with and developing programming for underrepresented racial minorities (African-American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Native-American), first-generation students, and students from limited-income families.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Must be available and willing to work some evenings / weekends as required for events and programming.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Extensive knowledge and experiences managing holistic advising, assessment, academic and student affairs collaborations, diversity, and inclusion. In particular, ability to influence societal and workplace attitudes that honor principles to create a more inclusive community.
• Demonstrated success in a complex, multi-layered, and data-driven organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, public speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing, articulating, operationalizing, and assessing strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues and to build positive and effective relationships.
• Proven track record of establishing strategic relationships to strengthen program and service delivery.

Classified Title: Student Success Advisor 
Working Title: Assistant Director, JUMP 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD 
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Exempt Status: Exempt  
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus 
Department name: 60006501-Center for Student Success 
Personnel area: University Student Services

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