Pre-Health Advisor

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 52,800 - 72,600; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey invites applications for the P-PAC Pre-Health Advisor position. Tasked with advising, programming, and coordinating activities to support students exploring health professions, preparing for applications, and navigating admissions timelines.

The role emphasizes 1:1 and group advising, developing pre-health programming, collaborating with campus partners, and providing resources on clinical shadowing, research, and exams (MCAT, DAT).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in higher education/medical education.
• Master's degree in a health-related profession, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or Education from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with pre-medical/pre-health students.
• Familiarity with STEM academic programs.
• Experience with program development and student outreach.
• Understanding of core concepts, values, and competencies of Academic Advising.

Responsibilities

• This role provides 1:1 and group pre-health advising and coaching for students exploring health professions.
• Advises on pre-requisites and entrance exams (MCAT, DAT) and admissions requirements for health schools.
• Promotes experiential learning opportunities, clinical shadowing, and research for pre-health students.
• Guides students through the medical school and health-professional application process and timelines.
• Develops and delivers pre-health programming, events, and workshops; conducts data collection and assessment.
• Collaborates with advisors, admissions, registrar, faculty, deans, and aligns PPAC goals with campus services.
• Represents PPAC at Open Houses, Admissions Day, and events, including weekends/evenings when needed.
• Manages PPAC email, weekly newsletter, student outreach, and social media.

Skills

Advising

Student services

Communication

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Reporting to the Director of the Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) and joining the P-PAC team, the P-PAC Pre-Health Advisor will perform a variety of advising, programming, and administrative functions to assist in the daily operations of the Pre-Professional Advising Center. The advisor will provide students with guidance, support, advising and coaching as students EXPLORE the health professions, PREPARE for, and go through the competitive APPLICATION process for medical school and other health professional schools. The advisor will help with the delivery and coordination of pre-med/pre-health programming, events, resources, and outreach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The P-PAC Pre-Health Advisor will work with the Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) to conduct 1:1 and group pre-health/pre-professional advising and coaching for students interested in exploring, preparing, and applying to health professional schools. The advisor may work with students from differing majors, and grade levels. The advisor will maintain student records, complete notes and provide follow ups pertaining to student goals and initiate, prepare resources for students, administrators, and faculty.
• This position advises all students interested in the health professions that may come from varying majors on the appropriate pre-requisite courses needed to apply to the students' chosen professional school and to be on track for entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, etc) and admissions requirements for medical and other health professions schools.
• The advisor helps students find opportunities to develop as a pre-health student and to become a competitive applicant for a health professional school. This individual will promote experiential learning opportunities, clinical shadowing, research, and other pre-professional- related opportunities to students.
• The advisor will work closely with students going through the medical school (and other health professional school) application process providing students with proactive information, resources, application timelines, review of personal statements, and complete review of application materials. The advisor will monitor students' progress towards completion of the medical and health professions school application process
• Assists in the development and delivery of pre-health programming, events, and workshops. Conducts data collection and analytic support assessment to measure effectiveness and student satisfaction with current programs and events
• This advisor will collaborate with other advisors, admissions, registrar, department chairs, faculty, deans, and other university personnel, and represent PPAC to internal and external constituencies. This includes acting as a referral for students to other campus support services, offering data trends on student performance and recommendations, participating in committees, as well as broadening student learning by enhancing an inclusive and supportive environment through community engagement and collaborative partnerships.
• This individual will attend and participate in Open Houses, Admissions Day, events, and programming in representation of the Professional Advising Center on weekends and evenings, when needed.
• Assists with monitoring the of the P-PAC email account, the P-PAC weekly E-Newsletter, student outreach, and the P-PAC social media page
• The P-PAC advisor supports the execution of the P-PAC goals and the daily functions of the center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience working in a higher education/medical education setting or similar organization; preferably in advising, counseling, student services, or program development

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a health-related profession, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or Education from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity and experience working with pre-medical and/or pre-health students.
• Familiarity and experience with STEM academic programs.
• Experience with program development and student outreach
• Familiarity with current understanding of core concepts, values, and competencies of Academic Advising.

Salary Range:

$52,800 - $72,600

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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