Director of Pre-Health Professions Advising Program

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Job Title : Director of Pre-Health Professions Advising Program

Department : CAS Office Administration

Job Code : A51005

Job Category : Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours : Full Time Exempt

Salary Range : Starting Salary $70,732; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

This position develops and leads the pre-health advising program, providing guidance and support to over 500 pre-health students and alumni as they pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other healthcare fields.

The Director of Pre-Health Professions Advising Program oversees professional advising initiatives (including guidance on scholarships, internships, and career pathways), retention initiatives, as well as admissions, alumni relations and fundraising efforts for the Program, reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and serving all University of Portland students.

Core Duties

• Develop and implement a pre-health advising program focused on academic preparation, professional opportunities, and career pathways.
• Serve as a resource and liaison between pre-health students and external partners, facilitating research opportunities, clinical experiences, internships and volunteer opportunities in healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with Academic Advisors to promote early and continued success of pre-health interested students.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors and staff of the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Career Education Center toward mentorship of students.
• Mentor and cultivate student leadership supporting existing pre-health professions student organizations.
• Support current students and alumni through individual and group advising and programming.
• Teaching of the Applying to Medical School and Introduction to Health Professions courses.
• Promote and grow the Pre-Health Advising Program and resources.
• Collaboratively develop retention initiatives based on continuous review of trends in the student experience.
• Manage annual reporting and budgets for the Program.
• Highlight the Pre-Health Advising Program on campus, in the region and nationally.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Education & Experience

• Required : Postgraduate Degree (e.g., M.S. or M.D.) plus 3 years related experience
• Preferred : Master’s degree in STEM, Master’s in Higher Education administration, or a Health Professional degree
• Preferred : Experience in health professions advising or health professions school admissions.
• Preferred : Experience engaging with students from lower-income backgrounds and historically marginalized communities.
• Preferred : Teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level
• Or a combination of equivalent education and / or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the national and regional trends in health professions.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Expertise in application processes for medical and / or other health professional schools.
• Ability to function well in a busy work environment.
• Proven success in following through with and completing projects.
• Strong orientation towards taking initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective use of computers and technology.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently : sit, perform desk based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand.
• Occasionally : stand and walk; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Hours of employment may require working flexible, irregular, and / or longer hours.
• There may be stress from work-related situations.

Work Standards

• Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity.
• Promote culture of safety.
• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills : demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits, and retirement contributions.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number : S177-2023

Number of Vacancies : 1

Open Until Filled : No

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