Healthcare Pathways Career & Experiential Learning Lead

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks an Assistant Director of Career & Experiential Learning for Clinical Healthcare Pathways to advise students pursuing clinical careers and to integrate experiential learning and mentorship into a cohesive pathway program. The role works with alumni, employers, and faculty to align exploration with professional training and placement.

The position emphasizes individualized advising, experiential opportunities, and program development to increase readiness for medical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred in related field.
• Strong advising, coaching, and communication skills essential.
• Experience in healthcare advising and experiential learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group advising to students pursuing clinical healthcare paths.
• Support exploration, experiential preparation, and professional school application planning.
• Develop narratives, readiness, and long-term pathway clarity for students.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and faculty to expand experiential opportunities.
• Track student engagement and pathway outcomes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Advising

Coaching

Relationship-building

Communication

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (higher education, counseling, public health, healthcare administration, student affairs)

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks an Assistant Director of Career & Experiential Learning for Clinical Healthcare Pathways to advise students pursuing clinical careers and to integrate experiential learning and mentorship into a cohesive pathway program. The role works with alumni, employers, and faculty to align exploration with professional training and placement.

The position emphasizes individualized advising, experiential opportunities, and program development to increase readiness for medical,