Assistant Director, Health Professions Advisor - The Career Center
Job Summary
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Service to Students
- Advise and coach pre-health students as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, pharmacy), including assistance with personal statements, application reviews, and interview preparation.
- Develop and deliver student-facing workshops and programs with a primary focus on pre-health.
- Coach students individually and in groups regarding career exploration and planning, internship and employment searches, and graduate/professional school preparation and application.
- Provide content for and maintain learning management systems 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, particularly those serving 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, and similar activities, with a focus on pre-health student engagement and admissions representative participation.
- Deploy outreach strategies designed to increase 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 the engagement and impact of services and programs to facilitate continuous improvement.
- 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, professional associations, and ongoing training to stay current on trends in health professions admissions.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff who support outreach, programming, and large-scale events.
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