Rural Health Careers Coach & Pathways Builder

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

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a Rural Health Career Advisor to guide students, graduates, and alumni toward health professions in rural New Hampshire. The role coordinates advising, pathway planning, and experiential opportunities, aligning with grant requirements and program outcomes.

Work with faculty, healthcare partners, and community organizations to build readiness and strengthen pathways to graduate, professional, and licensure programs while maintaining records and

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 skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative/teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Master's degree in counseling/health professions or related field (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Student success technologies

Databases

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a Rural Health Career Advisor to guide students, graduates, and alumni toward health professions in rural New Hampshire. The role coordinates advising, pathway planning, and experiential opportunities, aligning with grant requirements and program outcomes.

Work with faculty, healthcare partners, and community organizations to build readiness and strengthen pathways to graduate, professional, and licensure programs while maintaining records and