Director for Health Professions Office - College of Natural Sciences

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

1d • $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director for the Health Professions Office. This role is responsible for leading the office, developing strategy and vision in alignment with the College and the University career ecosystem, to support all UT pre-health students. The college fosters a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level and is committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences, and ensures belonging. The position requires eligibility to work in the US on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and four years of experience in higher education, counseling, academic advising, career services, or pre-health professions advising.
• Demonstrated project management abilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Capable of researching and developing content, interactive exercises, and applying effective teaching methods for topics in professionalism and health professions for credit-bearing courses.
• Must be able to occasionally travel, including overnight travel.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized knowledge and experience within one of the CNS domains (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computing, Math & Data Sciences, or Human Sciences).
• Some knowledge of Life Design principles.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of CNS policies, procedures, and majors, or experience working at The University of Texas at Austin, working with student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for professional coaching services, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with program goals.
• Direct the development and implementation of resources for students, faculty, advisors, and staff, including training and on-demand materials.
• Oversee the delivery of coaching, workshops, and mock interview preparation.
• Collaborate with Career Education on pre-health seminar instruction and support, or oversee the Biology Scholars Program seminar.
• Lead coordination of the JAMP program and annual Health Professions Fair.
• Ensure accuracy of resources across supported health professions.
• May oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of student workers.
• Create a strategic plan, including a timeline and assessment, for HPO ecosystem engagement.
• Foster collaboration between the coaching team and the faculty director of career education to refine the curriculum, engage coaches in pre-health pathways seminar courses, and develop resources for integration into CNS courses.
• Connect with experiential learning in CNS and other CSUs to promote student engagement in hands-on experiences.
• Collaborate with CNS Career Services to develop a cohesive plan for student transitions from pre-health to graduate school or industry pathways.
• Oversee HPO’s footprint in 12Twenty, providing context and feedback for university and vendor administrators.
• Develop relationships with partners to support mock interview needs.
• Explore external partnerships appropriate for health professions student population, including (but not limited to) shadowing, service learning, and volunteering.
• Develop budget strategy in alignment with college and university best practices.
• Oversee day-to-day budget operations, documenting policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Provide leadership for the JAMP program, developing and maintaining relationships with state JAMP staff, and supporting a balance of the program with resource availability.
• Attend meetings and webinars as appropriate to stay informed on best practices related to professional school pathways and admissions.
• Build and maintain a network among comparable institutions.
• Represent CNS and UT Austin at regional and national conferences.
• Support special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling (implied by occasional evening/weekend work for events)
• Professional development opportunities (implied by attending conferences and webinars)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director