Associate Dean and Director of Pre-Health Advising, Dean's Office - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

22h•$103,723 - $202,779•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Dean and Director of Pre-Health Advising designs, coordinates, and oversees Georgetown University’s pre-health advising program for current students and alumni. The director manages the Early Acceptance Program with Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program, and chairs the Pre-Medical Recommendation Committee, leading its recommendation process and taking primary responsibility for final editing of recommendation letters for medical and other health-professions school applicants. The role maintains close working relationships with admissions deans at health-professions schools and coordinates the pre-health advising team. In keeping with Georgetown’s commitment to cura personalis, the position supports students on matters that affect personal well-being and academic success. The director makes frequent referrals to campus partner offices, maintains regular contact with them, and must understand the services they provide. Advising dean’s staff also participate in College Academic Council events, office retreats, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement. The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Advising. It manages two assistant directors and oversees pre-health advising responsibilities handled by other advising deans working with junior and senior science majors. The director interacts with advising deans, approximately 1,000 pre-health and post-baccalaureate students, more than 100 alumni, faculty, and campus partners. The position is expected to handle and resolve delicate and complex conflicts involving students, faculty, parents, and the institution with tact, sensitivity, and regard for applicable academic standards. The position is designated Hybrid. A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. The projected salary range is $103,723.00–$202,778.93.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
8–10 years of experience advising undergraduate students required.
Prior managerial experience required.
Broad knowledge of health-professions admission practices, industry trends, and best practices in health-professions advising.
Ability to work closely with students, alumni, and faculty and build strong relationships with campus partners.
Ability to develop relationships with health-professions school representatives.
Experience creating and leading programs and events.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
High level of strategic and critical thinking.
Ability to identify cultural nuances and navigate a complex network of constituents with sensitivity, poise, and diplomacy.
Understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and set priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and function as a team player.

Nice To Haves

M.D. or Ph.D. in a science discipline preferred.
Experience advising on careers in the health professions preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and oversee the university’s pre-health advising program for current students and alumni.
Manage the Early Acceptance Program with Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program.
Chair the Pre-Medical Recommendation Committee and lead its recommendation process, including final editing of recommendation letters for applicants to medical and other health-professions schools.
Maintain working relationships with admissions deans at health-professions schools.
Coordinate and manage the pre-health advising team.
Support and advise students on matters affecting personal well-being and academic success; refer students to campus partner offices as appropriate.
Manage two assistant directors and oversee the pre-health advising responsibilities of other advising deans working with junior and senior science majors.
Handle and resolve complex conflicts involving students, faculty, parents, and the institution with tact and sensitivity.
Participate in College Academic Council events, office retreats, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement activities.