physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant programs, public health, and other allied health fields.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one mentoring to students at all stages of their pre-professional journey. Hold regularly-scheduled meetings with all pre-professional students to review timelines, requirements, and opportunities.
- Guide students through application processes, entrance exam preparation (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.), and interview readiness, during their junior and senior years.
- Support retention by mentoring students who wish to pivot toward alternate career paths.
- Identify students entering the application cycle and provide comprehensive instructions and materials.
- Communicate with faculty regarding recommendation letters and Pre-Professional Committee processes and deadlines.
- Organize and manage pre-professional interview sessions (fall and spring semesters), coordinating faculty interviewers, schedules, and student documentation.
- Compile, evaluate, and submit complete application packets—including committee letters, interview evaluations, and recommendations—to AMCAS, AADSAS, VMCAS, CASPA, and related systems.
- Track and maintain detailed student records, outcomes, and historical acceptance data.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for the NYIT Freshman to Physician Pathway Program, ensuring a seamless transition between A-State undergraduate coursework and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. Collaborate with NYIT administrators and advisors to align curricula, academic standards, and advising milestones for the NYIT Pathway program.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for the 3 Plus 4 Pathway Program, ensuring a seamless undergraduate transition to A-State College of Veterinary Medicine. Collaborate with CVM administrators and advisors to align curricula for early entry to CVM DVM Program.
- Collect and tabulate interview scores, GPA data, MCAT/DAT results, and faculty evaluations.
- Prepare annual reports on applicant outcomes for program and institutional assessment.
- Foster and maintain relationships with regional and national professional schools, admissions representatives, and healthcare organizations.
- Teaching: Instruct Pre-Professional First-Year Experience classes and arrange health professionals to assist in teaching BIO 3201 Introduction to Medical and Dental Practices and BIO 3241 Physical Diagnosis.
- Collaborate with NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, UAMS Northeast Arkansas, and other partners to develop shadowing, mock interviews, and outreach programs.
- Participate in professional development, including the annual UAMS Pre-Medical Advisors Meeting (April, virtual).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
General Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Additional Hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Application Instructions
Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by the closing date. Applicant materials should include:
- Cover letter detailing your experience in this field
- Curriculum vitae
- Collaborative and organizational statement (2 pages) addressing challenges facing students in highly competitive pre-professional application processes. Statement must include experience in working with professional school admissions.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned MS degree in a discipline represented within Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics
Experience in academic mentoring, student development, and professional school preparation, with a demonstrated record of active mentorship and success in guiding students toward admission to graduate or professional programs.
This position represents an opportunity to lead a vital college initiative at a pivotal time for Arkansas State University, where student success, graduate enrollment, and admission to pre-professional schools are campus priorities.
