Assistant Director, Pre-Health Advisor - Career Center

The Career Center is committed to empowering Illinois students through individualized coaching, meaningful opportunities, and the development of lifelong career management skills. Guided by a student-centered approach, we strive to deliver exceptional service, provide evidence-based resources grounded in career and student development theory, and foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment. Through strong partnerships, continuous learning, purposeful innovation, and a shared commitment to leadership, we work to advance student success while serving as leaders within the University of Illinois career services community and the broader profession.

Multi-faceted role that coaches students one-on-one and in groups with a particular focus on health professions advising; coordinates career development programs and workshops; and fosters relationships with key campus partners and/or external stakeholders. Supervises paraprofessional student staff who deliver peer-to-peer services, workshops, and programs. Part of a collaborative and innovative team committed to career development and success of all Illinois students.

• Direct Service to Students
• Advise and coach pre-health students as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions/programs, such as medical/dental/pharmacy school, which includes personal statements, application reviews, and interview assistance.
• Develop and deliver student facing workshops and programs, with primary focus on pre-health.
• Coach students one-on-one and in groups regarding career exploration and planning, employment/internship search, and graduate school preparation and application.
• Provide content for and maintain learning management system and other online resources for pre-health students.
• Outreach and Engagement with Key Stakeholders
• Coordinate events and strategic partnerships with admissions representatives and health-related community agencies.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver services and programs for pre-health students.
• Develop, maintain, and actively cultivate relationships with campus partners and other stakeholders who contribute to career development services and programs, especially those for pre-health students.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events, such as the Illinois Pre-Health Conference, Graduate and Professional School Fair, open houses, orientation programs, or other similar activities, with a focus on pre-health students and engagement with admissions representatives.
• Deploy outreach strategies designed to build awareness of and access to pre-health advising services and support among students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of collaborative pre-health initiatives in partnership with the broader career services and academic advising communities at Illinois.
• Administrative, Management, and Supervision
• Assess, analyze, and report on engagement and impact of services and programs and facilitate continuous improvement. Contribute to the design, creation, and maintenance of print and online resources.
• Contribute to the design, creation, and maintenance of print and online resources.
• Create and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences, including parents, campus partners and external colleagues about The Career Center and Pre-Health Advising.
• Serve on The Career Center, Student Affairs and/or campus committees, task forces, work groups, and advisory committees.
• Participate in professional development activities and associations, as well as participate in continual training to stay up to date on trends in health professions admissions.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff who support outreach, programming, and large events.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

• Bachelor's degree.
• A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in academic advising, career coaching, or educational programming.
• Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and/or assessing educational programming, workshops, or student success initiatives.
• Experience building relationships with campus and health-related community stakeholders.

• Master's degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position.
• Educational background in counseling, education, student affairs, science, or related…