Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and Programming - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and Programming supports students interested in a broad spectrum of health careers and connects Oxford College with the Atlanta campus through the Pathways Center. The position reports to Pre-Health Advising in the Pathways Center and maintains a direct connection to the Center for Pathways & Purpose at Oxford College. The role regularly works at both campuses, with Oxford as the primary event base. In collaboration with Pre-Health Advising, the Oxford College Advising Support Center, and the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose, this role leads pre-health advising, program development, and community-building. The Assistant Director provides guidance on Oxford courses and requirements for health degree programs and career paths, supports students from Oxford orientation through graduation in Atlanta, and uses advising platforms and data analytics to support student success. The position manages an approximately 250-student caseload at Oxford and supports approximately 250 Oxford continuees on the Atlanta campus. The role plans health career exploration and professional development programs, coordinates event logistics, supports pre-nursing students in relevant coursework, and develops partnerships and communications. It also provides holistic student support, maintains records and reports, represents the program at campus events and committees, and may advise student organizations. Work is generally in person, with at least four days at Oxford College and four days at the Atlanta campus in each two-week (10 business day) cycle; up to two remote days may be allowed at departmental discretion. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program-related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Ability to provide pre-health guidance on coursework and requirements for multiple health degree programs and career paths.
Ability to manage student advising caseloads and support student success.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Work is generally required in person at Emory University locations, with at least four days at Oxford College and four days at the Atlanta campus per two-week (10 business day) cycle; remote work is limited to a maximum of two days and is subject to departmental discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in counseling, higher education administration, or a related field.
Experience working with college students from diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with student advising and programming.
Previous experience at a selective institution.
Interest in student development and growth, and enjoyment of working directly with students.

Responsibilities

Assist in directing strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, events, committees, and admissions events; present information to build awareness of programs.
Provide technical and operational support by evaluating processes, conducting training, attending meetings, and networking with affiliated groups.
Monitor progress toward program objectives and deadlines; participate in planning and monitoring program-related budgets.
Conduct research, design initiatives, and collaborate with others to ensure programs remain viable.
Oversee or assist with operational and statistical reports, maintain required records and documentation, and generate reports to inform decisions.
Plan and execute educational events and programs focused on health career exploration, professional development, and networking.
Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, catering, and transportation, with campus offices.
Provide pre-health advising on courses offered at Oxford College and requirements for health degree programs and career paths.
Manage a caseload of approximately 250 current Oxford students and approximately 250 Oxford continuees on the Atlanta campus, supporting students from Oxford orientation through graduation in Atlanta.
Use advising platforms and data analytics to support student success initiatives.
Liaise with the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to support pre-nursing students and relevant coursework.
Participate in the Mandatory Check-Up process and deliver presentations to the pre-health community at Oxford.
Manage nursing prerequisite registration for Oxford and Atlanta students, including Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
Create and deliver student communications aligned with messaging from the Atlanta campus.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships for Newton County clinical opportunities in collaboration with Career & Professional Development in the CPP.
Implement Oxford campus programming aligned with the mission of Pre-Health Advising.
Assist with the Composite Letter process.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance student support and represent the program as a liaison between Oxford College and Pre-Health Advising.
Provide holistic advising that integrates academic, co-curricular, and personal development resources; address academic concerns, make referrals, and foster equity and inclusion in programming.
Stay informed about best practices in academic advising and student development; participate in faculty training sessions and build partnerships across Emory University.
May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees; may write publishable articles and papers; may supervise staff; may advise student organizations.
Perform related responsibilities as required.