Early Pre-Professional Advisor

SUNY Geneseo • Geneseo, NY

80d

About The Position

The Early Pre-Professional Career Advisor provides academic advising and graduate program guidance through individual coaching, advising, and programming to undergraduate students in pre-health and pre-law programs. They will serve as the first point of contact for early-phase students interested in pre-health, allied health, other helping professions, and pre-law. This advisor will collaborate with individuals and offices across campus, including the senior pre-med/pre-health/pre-law advisors, admissions, academic departments, and student organizations, to develop programming to support students' career interests and goals. This advisor will report to the Dean of Arts & Sciences and will be integral in developing career paths and opportunities for students related to the health/helping and law professions. This role will utilize an early alert system to oversee student cases and connect them with appropriate resources such as coaching, tutors, and academic support. The pre-professional career advisor will support all students pursuing a health or law related career by ensuring necessary academic support is in place for all to succeed with a particular focus on equity and access for underrepresented students. In addition to communicating with and advising both prospective and current students, the advisor will facilitate initiatives to support pre-professional students, including recruiting industry and academic partners, and organizing and participating in key events. Through presentations, event promotion, and personalized outreach, this role will help students capitalize on opportunities they might otherwise miss, further enhancing their academic success, early career exploration opportunities, and their overall competitiveness in the application process. The Early Pre-Professional Career Advisor will expand existing opportunities for pre-law students to ensure a comparable level of support for their success.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a pre-health or pre-law field or related field from an accredited higher education institution.
• Five years of full-time work experience in higher education institutions.
• Three years of academic advising experience with a proven track record of success.
• Knowledge of internship, fellowship, and job search strategies.
• Proficiency with career services technology and student information systems.
• Ability to serve students with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without a VISA sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in a pre-health or pre-law field or related field from an accredited higher education institution.
• Experience in a liberal arts or honors college setting.
• More than three years of academic advising experience in pre-health or pre-law in higher education institutions.
• Prior experience collaborating with community colleges, high schools, and medical and/or law schools.
• Recent professional training in pre-health and/or pre-law advisement.
• Prior experience working with faculty members on student recruitment, curricular development, or other projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and graduate program guidance to undergraduate students in pre-health and pre-law programs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for early-phase students interested in pre-health and pre-law.
• Collaborate with campus offices and individuals to develop programming supporting students' career interests and goals.
• Utilize an early alert system to oversee student cases and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Support all students pursuing health or law-related careers, focusing on equity and access for underrepresented students.
• Facilitate initiatives to support pre-professional students, including recruiting industry and academic partners.
• Organize and participate in key events to enhance student opportunities.
• Promote academic success and early career exploration for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree