Pre-Health Director

Claremont McKenna College•Claremont, CA

1d•$82,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Pre-Health Director is a staff member in the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences (KDIS). This position reports to the department chair or their designee and works closely with KDIS faculty and staff, as well as the staff at the Soll Center for Student Opportunity. This position involves both pre-health advising and teaching, particularly in lab-based courses taken by pre-health students. The proportion of time spent on each set of responsibilities will vary based on need. Pre-health advising (50-75%): The Pre-Health Director leads the academic advising and co-curricular development of students for a variety of health-related careers. Through individual and group meetings, the director promotes the academic, professional, and overall growth from a student’s first year through graduation. This position assists students in identifying appropriate pre-health professions and programs, evaluates students’ progress in relevant course work, and provides guidance on course selection, four-year planning, and using available College resources. The Pre-Health Director is a primary resource for students in the development of personal statements and interviewing skills, and for navigating application processes. Teaching (25-50%): The Pre-Health Director prepares the department’s new teaching laboratory spaces; works with faculty to develop and update laboratory curricula; sets up and assists with laboratory sessions, teaches laboratory sections, and assists with the acquisition, set-up, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and other equipment. The Pre-Health Director may be assigned to teach other departmental courses on an as-needed basis. Such teaching assignments will follow established departmental processes, will require approval through the APT process and by the Board of Trustees, and will be formalized through an addendum to the individual's existing job description. Candidates should submit a current CV or resume and a cover letter highlighting qualifications and experiences related to pre-health advising. The cover letter should also address laboratory experience and any prior undergraduate science teaching experience, including approaches to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students from a broad range of backgrounds. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning April 20, 2026. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews may be conducted via Zoom.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a field of natural sciences.
Working knowledge of graduate health programs admission processes, MCAT/DAT testing, and pre-health resources for students.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of academic advising, career services, college student development, or admission experience in higher education is preferred.
Experience teaching undergraduate science curricula is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hold individual advising appointments, walk-in advising sessions, group advising sessions, and respond to email/phone communications with current and incoming undergraduate students and alumni for the purpose of evaluating progress in course work required for pre-professional health programs, course selection, and development of other areas such as volunteer work, medical shadowing, and research experiences.
Provide education and guidance on graduate-level pre-health fields and programs so that students develop a broader understanding of options in health profession fields and the nature of the application processes for various graduate health programs.
Identify current and potential needs of students. Refer students to resources throughout the College community.
Document interactions with individual students and track their progress toward completion of requirements for their chosen graduate program.
Develop and facilitate workshops and group advising sessions on topics of interest to pre-health students in collaboration with the Soll Center.
Assist current students and alumni in the process of developing personal statements for health professions programs, including support in idea formulation and writing, reviewing personal statement drafts, and providing written and verbal feedback in collaboration with the Soll Center.
Provide coaching and feedback on mock interviews for students applying to health professions programs and conduct mock interviews in collaboration with the Soll Center.
Serve as an advisor and resource to pre-health student organizations, as requested.
Mentor undergraduate students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.
Participate on committees contributing to the development of student initiatives and programs to promote student success and career development.
Educate faculty members about graduate program requirements to guide their student advising.
In collaboration with the Soll Center, use digital tools for communication of pre-health services, goals, guidance, and opportunities for current and prospective students and alums, and other stakeholders, to include a website and regular electronic newsletter.
Attend conferences and other pre-health advising forums to expand and update knowledge pertinent to advising on a range of health-related careers.
Serve as a College representative for admission events.
Educate prospective students and their family/friends about College pre-health support and initiatives, and aid in the recruitment of new students in collaboration with the Soll Center.
Perform other related duties and participates in special projects, as assigned or necessary.
Teach 1-3 lab sections per year, in area of expertise.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Take and follow directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
Display a positive attitude.
Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.