Student Success Coordinator

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Pre-Health Student Success Coordinator to coach undergraduate pre-health students for health professional school admissions. This role emphasizes holistic guidance, program development, and mentorship to help students plan coursework and experiences.

You will coordinate events, support student organizations, monitor progress, and partner with campus departments and the community to expand opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience advising or mentoring college students preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic coaching and guidance for pre-health students.
• Conduct mock interviews and health-professional graduate school prep.
• Monitor student progress and document interactions.
• Coordinate pre-health events and workshops.
• Support HPAC and Health Professions Leadership Board activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Empathy

Technology savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the Program Director of Health Professions, the Pre-Health Student Success Coordinator serves as a dedicated coach and mentor who supports undergraduate pre-health professional students in their preparation for health professional graduate schools. This position fosters student success through holistic, developmental approaches, coordination of developmental and engagement programming, and assists with overseeing pre-health student organizations. Guided by a commitment to student success, this role is centered on guiding the development of innovative and empathetic healthcare leaders through student-centered practices leading to personal and career success.

Essential Functions

• Pre-Health Career & Success Coaching:
• Conduct supplemental academic and career coaching, mock interviews, and health professional graduate school preparation services for prospective, current, and alumni pre-health students (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-PA, etc.) utilizing multiple modalities.
• Provide individualized guidance on preparation for competitiveness such as health professional required and recommended courses, academic and experience expectations, and assist with planning to achieve educational and career goals.
• Holistically guide students in making informed academic and experiential decisions aligned with national health professional admissions committees, application services, and graduate programs.
• Monitor the academic and experiential progress of pre-health students. This includes documenting interactions, proactive outreach of opportunities and resources, and long-term student engagement support.
• Maintain up-to-date pre-health resources including current health professional school requirements, healthcare-related current events, and relevant sources of reliable information.
• Program Coordination & Student Engagement:
• Oversee pre-health student organizations. Promote collaborative events and engagement.
• Coordinate pre-health related events and workshops.
• Assist Program Director of Health Professions with implementing special programs and events, overseeing the Health Professions Leadership Board, and the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC).
• Assist in marketing and recruitment events targeted for prospective and current pre-health students.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with various institutional departments and the external community members to provide beneficial opportunities for pre-health students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or (4) years of an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience working with college students or adolescents in an advising or similar capacity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, dependable, and reliable.
• Strong problem solving and time management.
• Capable of professional, collaborative, and independent work.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy skills.
• Proficient use of technology, Microsoft Office Programs, and student information systems.
• Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work collaboratively with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• 10% Travel
• Hybrid work environment (remote & office)

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits