Assistant Director, Prehealth Advising

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waivers

Retirement plan matching 8%

Generous paid time off

Full-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking an Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising to provide holistic pre-health guidance to students and alumni pursuing graduate health programs. The role splits the advising caseload 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor and includes professional school prerequisite planning, experiential learning, and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities include advising Pathways Honors Program students, supporting administration, and collaborating with program directors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in academic advising, pre-health advising, counseling, event planning, admissions, student affairs or equivalent in an education setting.
• Strong counseling and advising skills.
• Strong program and event planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic pre-health advising to DePaul students and recent alumni pursuing graduate health programs; split caseload 50-50 and coach on applications.
• Split academic advising caseload for Pathways Honors Program students; support administration of the program.
• Collaborate with Pathways Honors Program director on student executive board, event programming, assessment, and budget management.
• Design and deliver presentations for Pathways Honors Program; participate in recruitment events.
• Work with College of Science and Health staff and external partners to raise awareness and advocacy for pre-health students.

Skills

Counseling skills

Advising skills

Program planning

Event planning

Project management

Organization

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Diversity communications

Microsoft Office

Graduate applications knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web browser tools

Job description

The Highlights:

The assistant director of pre-health advising provides comprehensive pre-health advising to DePaul students interested in pursuing graduate health professions programs. They are one of two pre-health advisors who are part of the College of Science and Health's (CSH) Office of Advising and Student Services and split the pre-health advising caseload 50-50. The assistant director's responsibilities include advising DePaul pre-professional students, including Pathways Honors Program students, and alumni interested in graduate health professions programs. The assistant director develops programming, workshops, and events for pre-health students, fosters and nurtures partnerships with faculty and staff across DePaul, and networks with external organizations to provide opportunities for pre-health students (e.g., shadowing, volunteering, leadership development). Splits the academic advising caseload of Pathways Honors Program students 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor and advises Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students. The assistant director directly reports to the senior assistant dean for student success.

What You’ll Do:

• Provides holistic pre-health advising to DePaul students and recent alums interested in pursuing graduate health professions programs - splits the caseload 50-50 - and coaches students on navigating their application processes. Advisement includes professional school prerequisite course planning, exploring experiential learning, clinical, and leadership opportunities (e.g., shadowing, volunteering, research), 1:1 and group advising, and exploring health professions.
• Splits the academic advising caseload of Pathways Honors Program students 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor and advises Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students. Supports the student-facing administration of the Pathways Honors Program.
• Partners with the director of the Pathways Honors Program to advise its student executive board, support their student event programming and assessment, and their budget management. Oversees Program's midpoint application process. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Pre-health Advising Committee (PAC). Drafts a percentage of the PAC's committee letters of recommendation with the other pre-health advisor and leaders on the committee.
• Designs and facilitates presentations for Pathways Honors Program students at Premiere DePaul and Transition DePaul new student orientation and networks with prospective students and their guests at recruitment events.
• Partners closely with fellow members of the CSH Office of Advising and Student Services and collaborates with CSH faculty and other DePaul stakeholders to ensure awareness of and advocacy for pre-health students. Participates in NAAHP national and regional conferences to stay abreast of and incorporate pre-health advising trends and best practices.

Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak operation and to participate in recruitment events. Participates in annual Commencement and College of Science and Health Honors Celebration.

What You’ll Need:

• - Bachelors degree is required
• - Masters degree in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields is preferred
• - One to three years of experience in academic advising, pre-health advising, counseling, event planning, admissions, student affairs or equivalent in an education setting, preferably at a university or graduate health professions school
• - Strong counseling and advising skills
• - Strong program and event planning skills
• - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• - Strong organization skills
• - Ability to take initiative
• - Strong problem-solving skills
• - Strong attention to detail
• - Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• - Ability to communicate with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
• - Knowledge of Microsoft Office and web browser tools
• - Knowledge of various graduate health professions application processes preferred

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $47,783 to $59,305.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.