Position Summary:

The full-time Externship Evaluator will be working closely with students in the Veterinary Academy while they are performing their required clinical externships. They will provide one-on-one support to students, assist in course instruction/skill evaluation, student mentorship, and provide student feedback as directed by the Clinical Coordinator and the department manager. The Externship Evaluator will work alongside the Veterinary Academy externship team in ensuring student success, as well as department objectives are met.

Essential Job Functions:

• Objectively and accurately evaluate externship (clinical) skills according to established grading rubric and guidelines
• Provide one–on–one support to externship students through distance education technologies, including but not limited to email, tickets, feedback files, phones, and scheduled appointments.
• Provide clear and effective feedback to students within established time frames
• Respond to student questions in a timely manner
• Complete the necessary steps to ensure that grades are properly recorded with the school
• Provide regular updates to the Clinical Coordinator regarding student progress
• Develop ways to improve student retention based on review of persistence and progression data
• Assist in the onboarding and training of externship team members
• Provide support and guidance to fellow externship evaluators
• Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
• Participate in other externship support activities as directed by the Academic Team Lead and Program Director

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must possess an Associate Degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program and must be a Credentialed (licensed/registered) Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT). License must be current and in good standing with state licensing board and must be renewed yearly.
• Minimum of 2 years working as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician is required. Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent computer and time management skills
• Experience with online learning preferred
• Excellent grasp of how technology can be applied to new methods of instruction
• Strong written communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to think quickly, communicate effectively and efficiently, and enjoy being part of a team.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Contribute to a positive team culture

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.