Pre-Health Advisor

Job Summary

The Office of Pre-Health Advising (OPHA) at CU Boulder invites applications for a Pre-Health Advisor position! This role provides comprehensive pre-health advising to CU Boulder undergraduate students and recent alumni. The role reports to the Director of Pre-Health Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences and provides robust individual health professions advising with students by individual appointment and drop‑in, and via small and large group sessions to assist in guiding students in identifying their health professions related career goals, evaluating students' progress in pre‑health related coursework, navigating graduate school application systems, and assessing students in engaging comprehensive enrichment and internship experiences that aid in their application to professional schools.

The Office of Pre-Health Advising (OPHA) is a newly established/relocated office in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Office of Pre-Health Advising serves all CU Boulder degree‑seeking undergraduate students and undergraduate alumni who intend to enroll in a variety of health professional schools, provides counsel on how to prepare to become a strong applicant for health‑related professional schools, and helps students to navigate the professional school application process.

• Develop supportive relationships with currently enrolled and recently graduated undergraduate pre‑health students, applying a student‑focused developmental approach.
• Ensure a comprehensive and integrated health professions advising and career development experience.
• Conduct individual and group pre‑health advising, addressing topics including:
  • Exploration of various healthcare careers.
  • Evaluate individual students' experiential skills and career goals.
  • Identify and educate students on applicable field‑specific prerequisite course requirements.
  • Offer assistance and advice on preparation for professional school application processes.
  • Provide mentorship and search strategies for relevant co‑curricular experiences.
  • Refer students to appropriate student support services.
  • Lead small groups, workshops, events, programs, and seminars.
  • Proactively track, contact and work with special student populations.
  • Maintain accurate and professional records of advising contacts.
  • Monitor dashboards, tracking key student success achievements.

• Work closely with the Director to develop and implement OPHA materials, programming, initiative and events.
• Support the development and implementation of procedures, processes, and training.
• Work with the team to identify and implement advising strategies that intentionally aim to retain the number of students from underrepresented, underserved populations.
• Collaborate and create cross‑campus relationships with faculty, advisors, and administrators.
• Develop and deliver health professions related content for New Student Welcome programming.
• Participate in ongoing group and individual trainings and professional development.

This position may work in a hybrid work schedule, including a minimum of 3 days/week on campus. This role may require some schedule flexibility, including occasional evening or weekend work.

• Professional 1 Level: $49,900-$54,100
• Professional 2 Level: $55,100-$60,000

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance; and an ECO Pass for local transit.

• Professional 1 Level: Completed bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional 2 Level: Completed bachelor's degree and 1 year of related professional academic advising, coaching, or related experience.

• Strong advising, communication, and situation‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Proven commitment to advancing diversity and creating a welcoming environment.
• Strong group facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Excellent customer service and social skills.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.
• Passion for working with students from entry to graduation.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.