Rural Health Careers Advisor & Pathways Coach

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural Health Career Advisor at the University System of New Hampshire provides individualized guidance to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni exploring careers in rural health. The role partners with faculty, alumni, healthcare partners, and community organizations to create pathways that boost readiness for graduate, professional, and licensure programs.

Focused on advising, program development, and partnerships, the position aims to expand exposure to health professions, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, education, counseling, social sciences, student affairs, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Experience in academic advising, career advising, student support services, healthcare workforce development, health professions education, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, healthcare professionals, community partners, and diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using technology platforms and databases to support student success and program tracking.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually and in group settings with students and alumni interested in health professions careers.
• Assist students in exploring health-related career pathways and licensed and certified health professions.
• Guide students in assessing their interests, strengths, values, and professional goals and connecting them to appropriate academic and career pathways.
• Advise students on prerequisite coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and preparation for graduate and professional school admission.
• Support students in identifying and securing internships, clinical experiences, volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, research experiences, and community engagement activities relevant to health professions.
• Assist students with developing competitive applications for graduate and professional programs, including personal statements, resumes, interview preparation, and application strategies.
• Help students develop individualized action plans that support progression toward professional certification, licensure, and advanced educational attainment.
• Maintain records of advising activities and student outcomes in accordance with grant requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences / public health / education / counseling / social sciences / student affairs / healthcare administration

Tools

CRM systems

Data tracking

Grant reporting

Job description

The Rural Health Career Advisor at the University System of New Hampshire provides individualized guidance to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni exploring careers in rural health. The role partners with faculty, alumni, healthcare partners, and community organizations to create pathways that boost readiness for graduate, professional, and licensure programs.

Focused on advising, program development, and partnerships, the position aims to expand exposure to health professions, support