Assistant Director, Pre-Health Advisor - The Career Center

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

11h

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Pre-Health Advisor is a multifaceted role in The Career Center, focused on coaching students individually and in groups, particularly as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions programs. The position also coordinates career development programs and workshops, builds relationships with campus and external partners, and supervises student staff who provide peer-to-peer services. The role is part of a collaborative team committed to the career development and success of Illinois students. The position provides pre-health advising on topics such as personal statements, application reviews, and interview preparation; supports students with broader career planning, employment and internship searches, and graduate school preparation; and develops workshops, programs, and online resources. It coordinates events and partnerships with admissions representatives and health-related community agencies, collaborates with campus partners, and advances outreach and collaborative pre-health initiatives. Administrative responsibilities include assessing and reporting on program engagement and impact, maintaining print and online resources, presenting to campus and external audiences, serving on committees, participating in professional development, and recruiting, training, and supervising student staff. The position is a 100% full-time Civil Service appointment on a 12-month basis. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The expected start date is as soon as possible after December 1, 2026. The budgeted salary range is $60,500–$63,000, commensurate with experience. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
A total of three years (36 months) of education, training, and/or work experience in academic advising, career coaching, or educational programming.
Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and/or assessing educational programming, workshops, or student success initiatives.
Experience building relationships with campus and health-related community stakeholders.
Excellent communication and public presentation skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly.
Openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ability to interact with all people.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, sound reasoning, and ability to analyze issues and make data-informed decisions.
Personal accountability, effective work habits, and ability to manage multiple work priorities.
Ability to work within a team and leverage others’ strengths to achieve common goals.
Ability to build and sustain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an area consistent with the position’s duties.
Educational background in counseling, education, student affairs, science, or a related field.
Experience as a pre-health advisor or as an academic advisor in a science-oriented discipline.
Experience demonstrating knowledge of admissions requirements and preparation strategies for graduate and professional programs.
Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships.
Experience planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating educational programs.
Experience working in a team environment.
Knowledge of career and student development theory and practice.
Credential as a career coach or counselor through a national career development organization.

Responsibilities

Advise and coach pre-health students as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions programs, including assistance with personal statements, application reviews, and interviews.
Develop and deliver student-facing workshops and programs, primarily focused on pre-health.
Coach students individually and in groups on career exploration and planning, employment and internship searches, and graduate school preparation and applications.
Provide content for and maintain the learning management system and other online resources for pre-health students.
Coordinate events and strategic partnerships with admissions representatives and health-related community agencies.
Collaborate with campus partners to deliver services and programs for pre-health students.
Develop, maintain, and cultivate relationships with campus partners and other stakeholders involved in career development services and programs, especially pre-health services.
Oversee planning and execution of events such as the Illinois Pre-Health Conference, Graduate and Professional School Fair, open houses, and orientation programs.
Use outreach strategies to increase student awareness of and access to pre-health advising services and support.
Contribute to collaborative pre-health initiatives with career services and academic advising communities at Illinois.
Assess, analyze, and report on engagement and impact of services and programs, and facilitate continuous improvement.
Contribute to the design, creation, and maintenance of print and online resources.
Create and deliver presentations about The Career Center and Pre-Health Advising to parents, campus partners, and external colleagues.
Serve on Career Center, Student Affairs, and/or campus committees, task forces, work groups, and advisory committees.
Participate in professional development, professional associations, and ongoing training on health professions admissions trends.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff supporting outreach, programming, and large events.