Job Description:
Loyola University New Orleans is accepting applications for Pre-Health Professions Advisor. The position advises currently enrolled undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students interested in healthcare and medical professions. The Pre-Health Professions Advisor guides declared pre-health students through Loyola’s curriculum, helps to identify extra-curricular opportunities for professional development, assists with the selection of medical and graduate schools, and helps students understand application requirements and procedures. The position also assumes responsibility for the organization of programmatic pre-health professions events and workshops sponsored by the Pre-Health Professions Committee, the Student Success Center, and the Academic Advising Center. The Pre-Health Professions Advisor has an advising load of approximately 200-300 pre-health undergraduates and Post-Baccalaureate students (and recent alumni as needed). The position is a full-time 12-month position, and reports to the Director of Academic Advising in the Pan-American Life Student Success Center. This position abides by current best-practices in advising for pre-health professions as presented by NAAHP and NACADA.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Two years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, or teaching. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technical, and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively with and without direct supervision, individually and as a team member. Ability to develop and execute programs, workshops and other informational and instructional events. Ability to work with a diverse field of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Higher education background in advising, counseling, or teaching strongly preferred. Working knowledge of health-related graduate programs and the admission requirements for these programs strongly preferred. Availability to work on nights and weekends as needed. Availability for travel as needed.
To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to
resumes@loyno.edu Loyola University New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We particularly encourage applications from women, members of minority groups protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and persons with physical disabilities.