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Residency Writing Coach, Per Diem - School of Medicine

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (HMSOM) Nutley, New Jersey
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  • Requisition # 2026-185902
  • ShiftDay
  • StatusPer Diem

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Residency Writing Coach provides one-on-one virtual coaching sessions for HMSOM students and assists students with generating effective personal statements for applications to Residency Programs.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Residency Writing Coach at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Conducts one-on-one virtual coaching sessions with medical students for the purpose of completing their personal statements for their Residency applications.
  • Guides students through the narrative and structural priorities involved with generating for their written statements, advising them on both form and content to improve the clarity, flow, and organization of their written work.
  • Prepares for upcoming sessions with students by reviewing submitted outlines and rough drafts.
  • Generates recorded workshops for students to enhance personal coaching sessions.
  • Assists students who experience writer's block by conducting brainstorming sessions to identify appropriate content.
  • Coaches students on making revisions to personal statements based on recommendations
  • Employs best practices for composing and communicating feedback for academic and professional writing.
  • Creates and manages scheduling system for appointments
  • Prepares notes on student's progress on a shared platform which is developed and maintained by HMSOM staff.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Masters degree in Writing, English or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years or more years of experience in coaching and/or teaching writing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • PhD in Writing, English or a related field.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

 

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment in accordance with Title IX. Inquiries about Title IX and its applicability may be referred to HMSOM’s Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both. HMSOM’s nondiscrimination policy and Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures, as well as information on how to report information that may constitute sex discrimination and how to make a complaint of sex discrimination are available at this link:  https://www.hmsom.edu/en/student-resources/student-affairs/title-ix

 


HMSOM Title IX Coordinator is: 

Diane E. Russo, M.A.

Manager, Title IX Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

123 Metro Boulevard

Nutley, New Jersey 07110

O: 862-660-5124

E: diane.russo@hmsom.edu

 


The Office of Civil Rights is: 

U.S. Department of Education New York Office Office of Civil Rights

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor New York, New York 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3848

TDD: (800) 877-8339

Email: OCR.NEWYORK@ed.gov

 


Inquiries about Title IX and its applicability may be referred to HMSOM’s Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both.

 

Compensation
Minimum rate of $35.17 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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