Lead Pre-Health Advisor & Career Programs Director

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director, Pre-Health Advisor to coach students, develop pre-health programs, and build partnerships with campus and external stakeholders. This 100% full-time Civil Service role focuses on growth in health professions advising and program leadership.

The position involves supervising paraprofessional staff, coordinating events like health conferences, and maintaining advising resources to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience in education, training and/or academic advising.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing educational programming.
• Experience building relationships with campus and health-related stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach pre-health students exploring health professions.
• Develop and deliver workshops and programs focused on pre-health.
• Coach students individually and in groups on career planning and graduate applications.
• Maintain learning resources and online materials for pre-health students.
• Coordinate events and partnerships with admissions reps and health-related agencies.
• Oversee staff who support outreach, programs, and large events.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Cultural sensitivity

Critical thinking

Accountability

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Career Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director, Pre-Health Advisor to coach students, develop pre-health programs, and build partnerships with campus and external stakeholders. This 100% full-time Civil Service role focuses on growth in health professions advising and program leadership.

The position involves supervising paraprofessional staff, coordinating events like health conferences, and maintaining advising resources to support student