Boerigter Center - Health Professions Advisor

Position Information

Position Title
Boerigter Center - Health Professions Advisor

Classification Title
Administrative Part Time (.1-.74 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department
Boerigter Center for Calling and Career

Job Description

DESCRIPTION :
Health Professions Advising plays an important role in helping undergraduates pursue admission to competitive pre-health graduate programs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a key contributor and partner with Hope’s Academic Advising team, various academic departments, the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, the Health Professions Advisory Committee, and the Admissions Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with the full-time HPA to ensure consistent advising practices and messaging.
• Provide individual advising with students considering health careers including but not limited to, Medicine, Dental, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine. Advising can include admissions requirements for professional schools, course selection, academic major discernment, work and volunteer experience, graduate school applications, and navigating a liberal arts education.
• Support the full-time HPA in teaching sections of IDS 329 Transitions to Health Professions, a course designed to help students explore the qualifications, competencies, and applications for their chosen health profession.
• Effectively communicate the expectations and requirements of health profession programs to students and colleagues
• Develop web resources for students to utilize as additional advising tools
• Present on the health professions at various Admissions sponsored events to aid in the recruitment of prospective students.
• Present on the health professions to current students through group advising
• Help develop and promote experiential learning opportunities
• Work with campus partners to raise the profile of the Pre-Health Professions program at Hope College
• Participate with the full-time HPA in professional development, early assurance programs, and other regional and national HPA networks.
• Develop and create on-campus learning opportunities for pre-health students
• Serve on the Health Professions Advisory Committee representing the office of Health Professions Advising

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Masters level education in science/health-related area, counseling, higher education/student affairs, or related area. Or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in academic advising and/or significant natural and applied science course familiarity
• Knowledge of the health professions
• The ability to handle interruptions in a fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Possess computer skills including Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Ability to excel as a team player and also take ownership of her/his own work
• Commitment to the goals and character of a Christian liberal arts college

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Number
SR

Job Posting Open Date
04/23/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position available for sponsorship
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

You will be asked to submit a resume. If you already have a CV (curriculum vitae), please feel welcome to submit that instead.

You will be prompted to upload your teaching philosophy, instead please upload a 1-2 page philosophy of advising statement including your:

• approach to student development and decision-making
• thoughts about equity, access, and common barriers students in pre-health professions pathways face

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents