Assistant Director, Prehealth Advising

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The assistant director of pre-health advising provides comprehensive pre-health advising to DePaul students interested in pursuing graduate health professions programs. They are one of two pre-health advisors who are part of the College of Science and Health's (CSH) Office of Advising and Student Services and split the pre-health advising caseload 50-50. The assistant director’s responsibilities include advising DePaul pre-professional students, including Pathways Honors Program students, and alumni interested in graduate health professions programs. The assistant director develops programming, workshops, and events for pre-health students, fosters and nurtures partnerships with faculty and staff across DePaul, and networks with external organizations to provide opportunities for pre-health students (e.g., shadowing, volunteering, leadership development). Splits the academic advising caseload of Pathways Honors Program students 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor and advises Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students. The assistant director directly reports to the senior assistant dean for student success.

Requirements

Bachelors degree is required
One to three years of experience in academic advising, pre-health advising, counseling, event planning, admissions, student affairs or equivalent in an education setting, preferably at a university or graduate health professions school
Strong counseling and advising skills
Strong program and event planning skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organization skills
Ability to take initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and web browser tools

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields is preferred
Knowledge of various graduate health professions application processes preferred

Responsibilities

Provides holistic pre-health advising to DePaul students and recent alums interested in pursuing graduate health professions programs - splits the caseload 50-50 - and coaches students on navigating their application processes. Advisement includes professional school prerequisite course planning, exploring experiential learning, clinical, and leadership opportunities (e.g., shadowing, volunteering, research), 1:1 and group advising, and exploring health professions.
Splits the academic advising caseload of Pathways Honors Program students 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor and advises Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students. Supports the student-facing administration of the Pathways Honors Program.
Partners with the director of the Pathways Honors Program to advise its student executive board, support their student event programming and assessment, and their budget management. Oversees Program's midpoint application process. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Pre-health Advising Committee (PAC). Drafts a percentage of the PAC’s committee letters of recommendation with the other pre-health advisor and leaders on the committee.
Designs and facilitates presentations for Pathways Honors Program students at Premiere DePaul and Transition DePaul new student orientation and networks with prospective students and their guests at recruitment events.
Partners closely with fellow members of the CSH Office of Advising and Student Services and collaborates with CSH faculty and other DePaul stakeholders to ensure awareness of and advocacy for pre-health students. Participates in NAAHP national and regional conferences to stay abreast of and incorporate pre-health advising trends and best practices. Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak operation and to participate in recruitment events. Participates in annual Commencement and College of Science and Health Honors Celebration.