Academic Advisor, Pre-Health Advising & Mentoring

University of Miami • Ponce, PR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Undergraduate Education Office at the University of Miami has an opening for a Pre-Health Advisor. This role provides general support and advising for Pre-Health programs including Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, Pre-PA, and Pre-Podiatry. The advisor will assist the Director of the Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring and the Program Manager in developing, organizing, producing, and evaluating special programs to meet the mission, goals, and objectives of the Pre-Health Office. The position requires familiarity with university, college, and program policies and procedures to ensure compliance. The Advisor reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing skills – including knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks to implement program activities.
• Must be well-organized, detail oriented, and have strong computer knowledge (including spreadsheets and database software).
• Knowledge of student recruitment, advising, and retention strategies.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in STEM or science education discipline preferred.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Prior experience with program coordination/administration preferred.
• Experience working with cross-departmental personnel from diverse offices and programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one advising sessions with pre-health students to help them plan and optimize their academic coursework, ensuring they meet the prerequisites for their chosen healthcare programs.
• Offer specialized guidance through individual advising sessions for students in special tracks such as Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-PA, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Pharmacy, ensuring tailored support to meet the unique requirements.
• Assess students' interests, strengths, and career goals to recommend suitable healthcare fields and specializations that align with their aspirations.
• Assist students in preparing applications for various health professional schools/programs (medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant), providing guidance on portfolio building, personal statements, curricular vitae, and letters from evaluators.
• Stay up to date on the admission requirements, prerequisites, and selection criteria of different health professional schools to provide accurate information.
• Assist the office by writing committee letters for pre-health students’ professional school applications.
• In consultation with the Director and Program Manager: draft and initiate correspondence, develop agendas, maintain calendars, assist in accumulation of reference materials, and coordinate and attend meetings with Office of Admissions, Central Advising, and various relevant departments.
• Work with the Program Manager to assist with facilitating events, professional development activities, undergraduate peer mentoring activities and medical school student mentoring and any additional academic support units throughout the University in support of the program goals.
• Coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of activity data; draft comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations for the Director’s review, and monitor program effectiveness, making suggestions for revisions as necessary.

Benefits

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
• United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees