Samah Jaramillo
Bound Brook,NJ
Summary
Experienced academic lecturer and admissions chair with strong organizational skills adept at handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy, fostering inclusive learning environments and maintaining accurate documentation. Strong focus on community outreach and achieving academic excellence. Reliable and adaptable with skills in student advising, communication and team collaboration.
Experienced with managing student affairs and fostering community engagement. Utilizes comprehensive strategies for student support and program development, ensuring positive campus experience. Track record of effective communication, conflict management, and strategic leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Affairs
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant Program
08.2025 - Current
- Student Support & Counseling: providing academic, personal, and professional guidance and counseling to students.
- Student Development: overseeing student professionalism, managing academic progression, and contributing to recruitment and retention efforts.
- Chair of Admissions Committee: reviewing applications, tracking admissions statistics, planning student recruitment events & accepted student days, hosting open houses.
- Ensuring the program aligns with accreditation standards and fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Chair of Student Progress Committee: tracking at-risk students, reassessment efforts and implementing performance improvement plans based on data trends from data and assessment teams.
- Teaching medicine courses throughout the didactic year.
Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C)
New Jersey Bariatric Center
09.2014 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative evaluations, including detailed histories and physicals, with a focus on diet and exercise assessment.
- Prescribe and manage weight loss medications with appropriate follow-up care.
- Facilitate and organize data for medical weight loss program.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Perform removal of JP drains, sutures and staples.
- Interpret routine laboratory tests, pre-admission testing (PATs) and other diagnostic studies.
- Administer injections and obtain informed consents for procedures.
- Serve as first assist in operating room, including patient preparation, draping and maintaining sterile field.
- Write hospital orders and address post-operative concerns to optimize patient recovery.
- Serve as a sub-investigator in a longitudinal study on bariatric surgery for low BMI and adolescent patients.
Clinical Lecturer & Chair of PA Admissions
Kean University, College of Health Professions
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Provide academic, personal and professional support to students through advising and mentorship.
- Coordinate student engagement initiatives, including Kean's annual 'Mix & Mingle' event, mentoring programs, fundraisers and social activities.
- Monitor and assess student progress throughout the curriculum.
- Develop remediation plans and academic interventions as needed.
- Maintain accurate student records, including performance tracking, advising sessions and accreditation documentation.
- Chair the admissions committee, recruit, screen and select students.
- Host admissions sessions, maintain meeting minutes.
- Lead community outreach efforts, engaging with elementary, middle and high school students to promote the PA profession.
- Development of promotional materials for outreach events.
- Assist with comprehensive data collection for accreditation.
- Engage in professional development, community service and serve on departmental, school and university committees and task forces, including OER & IPE.
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
G&S Medical Associate
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted physicians in clinical assessments, enhancing patient care with detailed evaluations.
- Conducted patient interviews for compiling comprehensive medical histories.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Advanced Garden State Cardiology
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Assisted physicians in clinical assessments, enhancing patient care with detailed evaluations.
- Conducted patient interviews for compiling comprehensive medical histories.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing treatment plans.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy with careful review of test results.
- Educated patients on health management, improving adherence to medical advice.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2010
Skills
- Academic advisement
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Student advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Student Affairs
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant Program
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Lecturer & Chair of PA Admissions
Kean University, College of Health Professions
06.2020 - 08.2025
Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C)
New Jersey Bariatric Center
09.2014 - Current
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
G&S Medical Associate
11.2013 - 09.2014
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Advanced Garden State Cardiology
05.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Seton Hall University