Director of Pre-Health Advising and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Beginning Fall 2024
POSITION SUMMARY: Loras College seeks a dynamic and collaborative educator to serve as the Director of Pre-Health Advising and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. The Director oversees the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program and specializes in advising undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who are exploring health professions and plan to apply to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, public health, and other health professional programs. Duties include advising students on course planning and career/professional development, committee letter writing, advising students with MCAT/DAT/OAT/GRE-exam preparation, and guiding students through the health professional school application process.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Advising:
- Assist students in exploring health science careers and provide up-to-date resources.
- Counsel students on preparation and requirements for various pre-health occupations.
- Collaborate with faculty advisors on student advising and course selection.
- Advise and mentor students preparing applications to health career-related professional schools.
- Help organize and facilitate experiential learning opportunities related to healthcare.
- Alert students and faculty to opportunities that will help students gain valuable experience.
- Counsel students on MCAT test preparation and other pre-admission exams.
- Maintain contact with pre-health students through various communication methods.
- Provide workshops to help prepare students for health professional applications.
- Serve as a resource for faculty in diverse majors working with students interested in healthcare.
Recruitment and Admissions:
- Meet with prospective students and their parents to provide a clear path to their health profession of interest.
- Maintain information on the post-baccalaureate premedical program on the AMCAS website and social media outlets.
- Organize and lead the Admissions Committee that reviews applications and makes admission decisions.
- Be available for recruitment events and activities.
- Organize the new student orientation for the post-baccalaureate program.
- Provide relevant information on student outcomes to admissions and marketing.
Administration:
- Monitor and document undergraduate student interest in and progress toward graduate health professional programs.
- Track outcomes of post-baccalaureate alumni and undergraduate students applying to health professional programs.
- Communicate with faculty, campus partners, and other administrators as needed.
- Coordinate campus visits for healthcare-related professional program representatives.
Overall:
- Teach a May-term experiential learning class, typically EXP 140 Health Profession Experience: CNA.
- Support the mission and vision of the College and respect the College's Catholic tradition.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited college/university.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience advising or mentoring college students.
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to craft comprehensive "committee letters" and present effectively.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other campus technology systems.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and establish strong working relationships.
Other Requirements: Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, and tuition remission program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dr. Kate Parks, Associate Dean of the School of Science and Health, at Kathrin.Parks@loras.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must go to: http://loras.iapplicants.com to apply. Please upload: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.
Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, and staff.
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