Visionary Director, Health Professions Advising

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of the Holy Cross seeks a visionary Director of Health Professions Advising to elevate health professions programming and advance student success. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare trends and higher education, requiring strategic leadership and a commitment to equity.

You will build partnerships with graduate programs, alumni, and professional associations, lead a committee, and innovate advising practices from coursework to application readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• At least 2 years in college advising or health professions advising.
• Strong knowledge of health career pathways and admissions.
• Commitment to educational equity for underrepresented students.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in program management, budgeting, and team leadership.
• Experience with technology platforms for advising operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, strategic direction for Health Professions Advising.
• Manage daily operations, program budget, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and associations.
• Oversee comprehensive advising for students and alumni.
• Chair the Health Professions Advising committee.
• Coordinate dossier reviews and endorsements.
• Design innovative programming and workshops.
• Represent the Advising office at college events.
• Track outcomes and report data to inform improvements.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Program management

Budget oversight

Team leadership

Technology platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Advising platforms

Job description

The College of the Holy Cross seeks a visionary Director of Health Professions Advising to elevate health professions programming and advance student success. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare trends and higher education, requiring strategic leadership and a commitment to equity.

You will build partnerships with graduate programs, alumni, and professional associations, lead a committee, and innovate advising practices from coursework to application readiness.