Pre-Health Advisor/Coordinator
for MCAT Courses - L&S Advising Service
University of Wisconsin

Administrative Assistant
Pre-Health Programs
Mount Holyoke College

Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Pre-Health Professions Program
College of Arts and Sciences
Loyola University Chicago

Founding Director
Post-baccalaureate Pre-professional Program
of  Thomas Jefferson University

Associate Coordinator, Health Professions Advising Office
Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics Center
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach

Career Counselor
Health Professions Advisory Program
Undergraduate Career Services
Yale University

Director of Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising
Occidental College
Department of Fellowships & Pre-Health Advising

Pre-Health Advisor/Coordinator for MCAT Courses
L&S Advising Service
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Academic Advisor, Pre-Health Professions
University College at UNCW

Pre-Health Advisor/Coordinator
for MCAT Courses - L&S Advising Service
University of Wisconsin

Visit the link below for a complete description:

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060591.html

Re-Posted 11/13/08

Administrative Assistant
Pre-Health Programs
Mount Holyoke College

Position Summary:
Mount Holyoke College invites applications for the full-time 37.5 hours per week benefited year-round position of Administrative Assistant in the Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs. The College enjoys an excellent reputation for preparing students for post-graduate study in the health professions, and is currently consolidating its undergraduate prehealth program with an expanding post-baccalaureate program. The combined pre-health programs at Mount Holyoke help students, alumnae, and graduates of other colleges with all aspects of their preparation for professional training in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, physical therapy, public health, and other health fields. 

Position Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Director of Pre-Health Programs and assists the Director with all aspects of the College’s pre-professional programs in health-related disciplines. Responsibilities of this position include: Support to advising for students at all stages of their preparation for health professions, hosting on-campus visits by alumnae and recruiters, greeting students and visitors arriving for appointments, creating and coordinating marketing, advertising and admissions representation for the Post-Baccalaureate program, maintaining student files, tracking applicants, preparing activities reports, managing student registration and advising appointments, and serving as clerk to the Committee on the Health Professions. Other support responsibilities include: Updating print and web-based communication, maintaining library and print resources, preparing workshop materials, managing the posting of clinical internship opportunities, assisting with budget management, check requests, and monthly financial reports, and regular communication with faculty as well as health professionals. This position oversees a part-time student assistant. 

Qualifications:
Applicants must have excellent office and time management skills, with at least 3 years experience required. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented, resourceful, able to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be able to juggle multiple tasks with ease and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are important. A genuine commitment to providing quality customer service for college students, graduate health professions programs, and college staff is expected. Applicants should be at ease with technology and web-based research, and specifically well-versed with Datatel software including the Colleague application, Microsoft programs, and Web page editing. Experience and confidence with budget management and financial transactions is preferred as well as prior work experience with college students and higher education. An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Mount Holyoke College is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply at http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu with a letter of interest and a resume.

Posted 10/15/08

Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Pre-Health Professions Program
College of Arts and Sciences
Loyola University Chicago

Reporting to the Director of the Pre-Health Professions Program, major duties to be completed by the Pre-Health Professions Advisor pertaining to undergraduate, alumni/ae, post-baccalaureate, and Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) pre-health professional populations at Loyola University Chicago include the following: (1) Contribute positively to the overall function of the Pre-Health Professions Program; (2) Provide one-on-one pre-health advising to undergraduate, alumni/ae and post-baccalaureate populations; (3) Assist health professional school applicants with application processes, assist with special admission and award programs administered in part by the Pre-Health Professions Office, serve on the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee, and assist with the composition of Committee letters; (4) Serve on the Committees for Admission for the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate program; (5) Work independently and with other staff in the Office of Pre-Health Professions to plan and present pre-health professional workshops and other program development; (6) Contribute to program development devoted to non-dominant health professions; (7) Contribute to mentorship of pre-health professions student organizations; (8) Play a role in program record keeping and reporting by becoming familiar with our Recruitment Plus, Imagio, Microsoft Access and Excel record keeping and workflow systems. Current knowledge of Access and Excel is preferred; and (9) Perform other duties as assigned.

For additional information or to apply for this potion, please go to the Loyola University Chicago’s Office of Human Resources website: http://www.luc.edu/hr/index.shtml and follow the appropriate links.

Any questions about this position can be directed to James M. Johnson, Ph.D., Director of the Loyola University Chicago Pre-Health Professions Program, at jjohnso@luc.edu

Posted 10/14/08

Founding Director
Post-baccalaureate Pre-professional Program
of  Thomas Jefferson University

Nominations are requested for the position of Director of the Post-baccalaureate Pre-professional Program of Thomas Jefferson University. The Program expects to matriculate its first students in the summer of 2009. The Jefferson ‘Career Changer’ Post-Bac program will be one year in duration and will offer students with strong academic backgrounds and demonstrated undergraduate performance in non-science majors the opportunity to complete the requisite coursework for admission to leading medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy and other professional schools. The unique healthcare educational resources of Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital and its Center City Philadelphia location will enhance the attractiveness of the program to the most qualified students.

The Director, operating in conjunction with the Office of the Dean, will be responsible for implementing the initial organization and ongoing operation of the program including identification of faculty (for core courses in general and organic chemistry, biology, physics); recruitment activities and evaluation of applicants in conjunction with our admissions office; mentoring and professional advising of students; and coordinating clinical exposure opportunities and post-bac program community activities. Position requires background in professional school admissions and/or pre-med advising, can be either part-time (0.5 FTE minimum) or full-time with associated teaching responsibilities, is available immediately, and carries salary and benefits commensurate with background and experience. 

For more information and to submit a resume, please contact:

James H. Keen, Ph.D., Dean
Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
M63, Jefferson Alumni Hall
1020 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
James.Keen@jefferson.edu
(215) 503-8982 

Posted 10/4/08

Associate Coordinator, Health Professions Advising Office
Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics Center
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach

Application Deadline: 12/05/2008.  Job ID # 100170

csulb.edu/employment

Posted 9/19/08

Career Counselor
Health Professions Advisory Program
Undergraduate Career Services
Yale University

General Position Description

Under the guidance of the Associate Director who reports to the Director, the Career Counselor advises students of Yale College who are planning their academic programs of study in preparation for admission to medical school or other health-related professions. The career counselor also advises alumni who are considering post-baccalaureate premedical programs. After training, the career counselor will assist in writing a Yale letter of support for each applicant for admission to allopathic and/or osteopathic medical school.

For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 5394BR. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Posted 9/15/08

Director of Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising
Occidental College
Department of Fellowships & Pre-Health Advising

Occidental College is a selective nationally recognized institution of higher education located in Eagle Rock, a Northeast section of Los Angeles .  We offer excellent health, dental, life and retirement benefits; along with many other OXY special amenities including use of our swimming pool, weight room and gym facilities, tennis courts, library, and other outstanding resources.

Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Director of Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising will mentor students as they apply for national fellowships and to professional schools in the health sciences. Works with faculty and staff to identify candidates for competitive national fellowships (including but not only Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and Truman). Communicates fellowship opportunities to all qualified students, coordinates the nomination and application process, hosts workshops for prospective fellowship students, maintains a fellowship website. Serves as a member of the Health Professional Advisory Committee, meets with prospective students and parents during Admission events, hosts pre-health student workshops, coordinates and assists in the pre-health application process. Graduate degree required (Ph.D. preferred) and significant experience in undergraduate advising and the post-baccalaureate fellowship ( Marshall , Fulbright, etc.) application process. Must have familiarity with health professions schools’ admissions procedures. Requires initiative in organizing programs, planning events, preparing advising materials, identifying and seeking out potential student candidates and communicating with faculty, other advisors and program heads. Must possess exceptional communication ability and excellent writing and editing skills. Experience in working in a college or university setting is required as is a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity in the health professions and national awards competitions.  To apply, submit resume and cover letter to: resumes@oxy.edu.  This position will remain open until filled.

Posted 9/4/08

Pre-Health Advisor/Coordinator for MCAT Courses
L&S Advising Service
University of Wisconsin-Madison

www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_059452.html
Deadline for receipt of applicants is September 2, 2008
Anticipated start date is September 7, 2008

Posted 8/20/08

Academic Advisor, Pre-Health Professions
University College at UNCW

The University College at UNCW seeks a professional academic advisor to be part of a team developing a pre-health professions advising program. This position will also have responsibility for coordinating advising for freshmen seeking to enter science majors. University College advisors provide academic advising and support to an advising load of 150-175 students from the time of their admission until they enter their majors. This advisor will be expected to provide accurate, current curricular information to assist students in academic program planning and goal clarification, with a concentration on students seeking to enter the science majors or the health professions. The advisor will be expected to teach a freshman seminar class each fall semester.

The position requires a Master’s degree. The successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively under pressure.  Experience working in a university environment is strongly preferred. Experience with academic advising in the sciences, pre-health advising or medically related experience is desirable.

To apply, please complete the online application process available at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three current professional references must be attached to the online application, not mailed or e-mailed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are preferred. For questions relating to the online application process, contact Elizabeth Randall at 910.962.3822. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and are not subject to public release. Priority will be given to applications received by August 31, 2008.

UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted 8/18/08