Boerigter Center - Health Professions Advisor

Position Information

Position Title
Boerigter Center - Health Professions Advisor

Classification Title
Administrative Part Time (.1-.74 FTE)

DESCRIPTION:

Health Professions Advising plays an important role in helping undergraduates pursue admission to competitive pre-health graduate programs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a key contributor and partner with Hope’s Academic Advising team, various academic departments, the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, the Health Professions Advisory Committee, and the Admissions Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the full-time HPA to ensure consistent advising practices and messaging.
• Provide individual advising with students considering health careers including but not limited to, Medicine, Dental, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine.
• Support the full-time HPA in teaching sections of IDS 329 Transitions to Health Professions.
• Effectively communicate the expectations and requirements of health profession programs to students and colleagues.
• Develop web resources for students to utilize as additional advising tools.
• Present on the health professions at various Admissions sponsored events.
• Present on the health professions to current students through group advising.
• Help develop and promote experiential learning opportunities.
• Work with campus partners to raise the profile of the Pre-Health Professions program at Hope College.
• Participate with the full-time HPA in professional development, early assurance programs, and other regional and national HPA networks.
• Develop and create on-campus learning opportunities for pre-health students.
• Serve on the Health Professions Advisory Committee representing the office of Health Professions Advising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters level education in science/health-related area, counseling, higher education/student affairs, or related area. Or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in academic advising and/or significant natural and applied science course familiarity.
• Knowledge of the health professions.
• The ability to handle interruptions in a fast-paced office environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Possess computer skills including Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Ability to excel as a team player and also take ownership of her/his own work.
• Commitment to the goals and character of a Christian liberal arts college.