Assistant Director, Health Professions Advising

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options –

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan Options

Long and Short-term Disability

TRS Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC). The incumbent will lead efforts to advance career success for pre-health students and alumni, coordinate the Certificate in Biomedical Sciences post-baccalaureate program, supervise a student worker, and cultivate campus partnerships.

Responsibilities include advising students and alumni, presenting informational sessions, and representing HPAC at events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in health professions advising or related student services.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise an HPAC student worker responsible for front desk operations and visitor reception.
• Develop and maintain relationships with admissions representatives and leaders at health professions schools and programs to stay informed about evolving admissions requirements, trends, and best practices.
• Present applicant support seminars, workshops, and informational sessions for pre-health students and alumni.
• Represent HPAC at campus partner events, student organization meetings, recruitment activities, and other outreach initiatives, including occasional evening and weekend events.
• Advise and mentor pre-health students and alumni through individual appointments, group advising sessions, and programming.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Certificate in Biomedical Sciences post-baccalaureate program, including student support, course enrollment and planning, career advising, and informational communications.
• Assist the Director with departmental operations, office management, strategic initiatives, budget planning, and special projects.
• Serve as staff advisor for a student organization.

Skills

Health professions advising

Career advising

Student services

Relationship building

FERPA confidentiality

Advising students and alumni

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

3+ years relevant professional experience

Job description

The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC). The incumbent will lead efforts to advance career success for pre-health students and alumni, coordinate the Certificate in Biomedical Sciences post-baccalaureate program, supervise a student worker, and cultivate campus partnerships.

Responsibilities include advising students and alumni, presenting informational sessions, and representing HPAC at events