Pre-Health Professions Advisor - Programs & Guidance

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University seeks a Pre-Health Professions Advisor to lead support services for pre-professional health students. The role partners with the Health Sciences Committee and coordinates programs with external health schools.

The advisor will manage the PP HAP and serve as liaison to Xavier's pathway to medical and osteopathic education, supporting student success and equity in access to opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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

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 description

Xavier University seeks a Pre-Health Professions Advisor to lead support services for pre-professional health students. The role partners with the Health Sciences Committee and coordinates programs with external health schools.

The advisor will manage the PP HAP and serve as liaison to Xavier's pathway to medical and osteopathic education, supporting student success and equity in access to opportunities.