Pre-Health Professions Advisor

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Pre-Health Professions Advisor to lead support services for pre-professional health students. The Advisor coordinates with the Health Sciences Committee, liaises with professional schools, and administers the PP HAP program.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or bachelor’s with substantial experience) and strong skills in advising, events, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Communications, or Science areas.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in student affairs or academic career advising in higher education or healthcare may substitute for a Master’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide variety of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, and professional school representatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on applications and admissions tests for health schools and coordinate information sessions.
• Develop activities and programs for pre-professional health students.
• Provide in-person and remote events to ensure information is accessible at every stage.
• Administer and manage student records for applications, recommendations and academic records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Advising

Program development

Event planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience in student affairs

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Pre-Health Professions Advisor Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applications for the position of Pre-Health Professions Advisor. The advisor will assume a leadership role in the determination of support services to pre-professional health students at Xavier.

Along with the Chair of the Health Sciences Committee, the Advisor also facilitates all aspects of a student’s progress in preparing for a career in one of the health professions. The Advisor serves as the primary contact person with professional health schools and initiates and administers programs and events with these schools.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise students in all aspects of their applications and preparation for admissions tests to professional health schools, including developing information sessions, leading workshops, providing resources, and increasing advising consultation during the application cycle. Develop and direct activities and programs for Xavier pre-professional health students that focus on developing better understanding of health and career-related issues. Provide regular in-person and remote events to ensure information is accessible to students at every stage. Direct and manage the multiple responsibilities of the Health Professions Committee in coordination with the Chair, while also participating as a member of this Committee. Administer Xavier’s Pre-Professional Health Advisory Program (PPHAP), and serve as liaison for the undergraduate pathway to Xavier’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Serve as the primary Staff/Faculty Advisor for the Pre-Medical Society, Pre-Dental Society, and Alpha Epsilon Delta, and provide administrative staff support for their programming. Administer and manage all record-keeping and tracking of student applications, recommendations and academic records in support of the professional school application process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree required in Counseling, Communications, or Science areas. A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in student affairs or academic career advising in higher education or healthcare may substitute for a Master’s degree. Strong interpersonal skills in dealing sensitively with a wide variety of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, and professional school representatives. Ability to work independently, creatively and collaboratively in an organized manner. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The position is part of Xavier Health, the University’s integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier Health prepares servant-leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care.

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal art and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution - we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work. Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good. Whether you’re applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.