Residency Writing Coach, Per Diem - School of Medicine
About The Position
The Residency Writing Coach provides one-on-one virtual coaching to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine students as they prepare personal statements for residency applications. The coach advises students on narrative and structural priorities and helps improve the clarity, flow, organization, form, and content of their writing. The role includes reviewing student outlines and drafts, facilitating brainstorming for students experiencing writer’s block, and coaching students through revisions. The coach also creates recorded workshops, manages an appointment scheduling system, and records student progress on a shared platform maintained by HMSOM staff. Other duties and projects may be assigned. The position follows HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Writing, English, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience coaching and/or teaching writing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Writing, English, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one virtual coaching sessions with medical students to help them complete personal statements for residency applications.
- Guide students on narrative and structural priorities and advise on form and content to improve clarity, flow, and organization.
- Review submitted outlines and rough drafts in preparation for coaching sessions.
- Create recorded workshops to supplement personal coaching sessions.
- Conduct brainstorming sessions to help students experiencing writer’s block identify appropriate content.
- Coach students on revising personal statements based on recommendations.
- Use best practices for composing and communicating feedback on academic and professional writing.
- Create and manage an appointment scheduling system.
- Prepare notes on student progress on a shared platform developed and maintained by HMSOM staff.
- Perform other assigned duties and projects.
- Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
