Pre-Health Counseling Specialist

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks a Pre-Health Specialist to provide counseling and programming for students aiming at medical, dental, and other health professions. The role advises via appointments, emails, and group sessions, and supports admission test prep, shadowing, and community service experiences.

The position involves teaching a Pre-Health Professions Orientation course, participating in professional development, and assisting with recruitment and curriculum guidance for health programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of counseling or advising experience.
• Experience in academic advising, admissions, or student affairs preferred.
• Substitutions allowed: additional relevant education may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students pursuing health professional careers through individual and group sessions, email, in-person, and Zoom.
• Promote competitive applications via shadowing, service, leadership, research, and test prep opportunities.
• Teach a Pre-Health Professions Orientation class or internship course.
• Participate in professional development and recruitment of pre-health students.
• Serve as subject matter expert on curricula, admissions standards, and professional school requirements.
• Assist with the Pre-Professional Application Course (PPAC) to evaluate credentials.

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Communications, or related field

Job description

Overview

The College of Sciences and Mathematics Pre-Health Program seeks candidates for the position of Pre-Health Specialist. The position will provide specialized counseling and programming from students looking to go into a professional field such as medical, dental, orthopedic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinarian etc. profession. For additional information on the College of Sciences and Mathematics, please visit: https://cosam.auburn.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Effectively advising undergraduate students interested in careers in the health professions through individual and group appointments, via email, in person and Zoom for individual and group advising. This position provides advice to students on how to be competitive applicants for health programs through shadowing and participating in community service, medically related experiences, leadership activities, research, and admission test preparation.
• Teaching a Pre-Health Professions Orientation class of internship course.
• Regularly participating in professional development activities and creative endeavors.
• Assisting in the recruitment of pre-health students.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on curricula changes, admissions standards, and requirements of a variety of professional schools.
• Assisting with the Pre-Professional Application Course (PPAC) to evaluate student credentials as they relate to professional schools.
• Assisting with various office projects, programs, and committees related to the needs and goals of the pre-health students.
• Advising a pre-health student organization.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Communications, or related field and 2 years of experience in counseling, academic advising, admissions, student affairs, health professionals (i.e. nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or related), science fields, or related.

Level II:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Communications, or related field and 4 years of experience in counseling, academic advising, admissions, student affairs, health professionals (i.e. nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or related), science fields, or related.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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Posted Date

8/28/2026