Academic Advisor, Pre-Health Advising & Mentoring

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Pre-Health Advisor to provide advising for Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Vet and related tracks. You will support students in planning coursework, prerequisites, and applications to health professional schools.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will help develop programs, draft correspondence, analyze program data, and coordinate events with admissions offices and academic departments. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Master’s degree in STEM or science education discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Prior experience with program coordination/administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising students one-on-one to plan coursework and prerequisites for health programs.
• Guide students in Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Vet, Pre-PA and related tracks.
• Assess interests and goals to recommend healthcare fields and specializations.
• Assist with applications and portfolio materials for health programs.
• Stay up-to-date on admission requirements and selection criteria.
• Draft committee letters and assist with correspondence and meetings.
• Coordinate events, mentoring, and academic support activities across departments.
• Collect and analyze activity data; draft program reports for review.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Strong communication

Independent work

Highly organized

Confidential information handling

Cross-department collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in STEM or science education

1 year relevant experience

Job description

The Undergraduate Education Office has a great job opportunity for a Pre-Health Advisor to work at the University of Miami. The Pre-Health Advisor provides general support and advising for Pre-Health programs such as Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, Pre-PA, and Pre-Podiatry, due to the increasing number of schools in these pre-professional areas and their specific prerequisite requirements. Assists the Director of the Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring and the Program Manager in the development, organization, production, and evaluation of the special programs to achieve mission, goals, and objectives of the Pre-Health Office. Is familiar with university, college and program policies and procedures, ensuring program compliance. The Advisor reports to the Program Manager.

Salary: $42,000

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising: Conduct one-on-one advising sessions with pre-health students to help them plan and optimize their academic coursework, ensuring they meet the prerequisites for their chosen healthcare programs.
• Offer specialized guidance through individual advising sessions for students in special tracks such as Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-PA, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Pharmacy, ensuring tailored support to meet the unique requirements.
• Assess students' interests, strengths, and career goals to recommend suitable healthcare fields and specializations that align with their aspirations.
• Assist students in preparing applications for various health professional schools/programs (medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant), providing guidance on portfolio building, personal statements, curricular vitae, and letters from evaluators.
• Stay up to date on the admission requirements, prerequisites, and selection criteria of different health professional schools to provide accurate information.
• Assist the office by writing committee letters for pre-health students’ professional school applications.
• In consultation with the Director and Program Manager: drafts and initiates correspondence, develops agendas, maintains calendars, assists in accumulation of reference materials, and coordinates and attends meetings with Office of Admissions, Central Advising, and various relevant departments.
• Works with the Program Manager to assist with facilitating events, professional development activities, undergraduate peer mentoring activities and medical school student mentoring and any additional academic support units throughout the University in support of the program goals.
• Coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of activity data; drafts comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations for the Director’s review, and monitors program effectiveness, making suggestions for revisions as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional writing skills – including knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation – are essential.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks to implement program activities.
• Must be well-organized, detail oriented, and have strong computer knowledge (including spreadsheets and database software).
• Knowledge of student recruitment, advising, and retention strategies.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working with cross-departmental personnel from diverse offices and programs is desirable.
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends as required.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Master’s degree in STEM or science education discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Prior experience with program coordination/administration preferred.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in SouthFlorida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.