Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising

Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising

Department: Provost Office

Job Description: The Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising guides students through their pre‑health journey by providing comprehensive academic and career advising, coordinating programming and events, and ensuring students are knowledgeable about the experiences necessary to become competitive applicants for health profession programs.

• Serve as primary advisor to first‑year and sophomore students preparing for careers in health professions, promoting exploration of healthcare career paths and helping students develop clear strategies to achieve their educational and career goals.
• Guide students through self‑reflection on academic, co‑curricular, and extracurricular experiences, helping them articulate how these experiences prepare them for a career of service in healthcare.
• Facilitate individual advising sessions, small group workshops, and large group presentations to support student development throughout the pre‑health journey.
• Maintain accurate advising records, provide timely student outreach and follow‑up, and assess student success metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Design, coordinate, and implement programs and events in collaboration with campus and community partners to enhance student preparation and engagement.
• Manage the medical and dental applicant letter packet submission process and guide students and evaluators to ensure timely and organized coordination throughout.
• Serve as an advisor to a health professions student organization, advising student‑led programming and coordinating health profession speakers each semester.
• Stay current on best practices in health professions advising through regular participation in professional development opportunities, with particular attention to attracting and supporting students from underrepresented and marginalized populations.
• Hire, train, and supervise 1‑2 student workers during the academic year and 1 summer student worker, ensuring they contribute effectively to the office’s mission and operations.
• Develop marketing materials and communications strategies to promote services and events.
• Assist with application support during peak advising periods, including personal statement review and mock interviews.
• Participate in campus committees and special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Maintain regular attendance and active participation in office functions, contributing to a collaborative and student‑centered environment.

• Master’s degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Counseling).
• One year of experience in facilitating groups, advising, and mentoring college students is required.
• Experience in career or academic advising college students interested in health professions preferred.
• Must have excellent organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Some evening and weekend program presentation required.

A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.