University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of PreMed/PreHealth Advising (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university seeking an Assistant Director of PreMed/PreHealth Advising. This role involves developing and implementing academic counseling and guidance strategies for students pursuing health profession graduate programs, while also managing the daily operations of the advising office.
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Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive, group and individualized advising to students regarding academics, campus/community engagement, and clinical experience relevant to pursuing acceptance to graduate programs in the health professions
Maintains accurate advising notes and student records
Manages the activities and services of the PreMed/PreHealth Advising Office, including but not limited to preparing relevant workshops, writing/editing content for monthly newsletter/announcements and arranging/facilitating admissions visits from various graduate health professions programs
Provides career development advising for the health professions, and programming on preparation for careers in the health sciences
Promotes state and national programs to students from under-represented backgrounds (BaccMD, SHPEP, etc...)
Works with applicants each cycle to help them prepare for application to graduate programs in the health professions. This includes maintaining access to relevant advisor portals, writing letters of evaluation, assisting students with personal statements, and coaching on interview preparation
Prepares and presents workshops for prospective students and their parents at new student orientation, fall and spring recruiting events and freshman advising
Works with Director and Associate Director to develop long-term strategic plans for the advising office using predictive software and student success data
Recruits, trains, and manages student workers as Peer Advisors and Media Interns
Utilizes data analytics and student success initiatives to inform advising practices
Attends local and regional meetings for health professions advisors with the goal of utilizing best practices in the field
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with a range of support offices on campus including but not limited to: CNS Career and Professional Development Center, International Programs Office, Undergraduate Registrar, Registered Student Organizations, Disability Services, Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH), and Residential Academic Programs
Updates, edits and develops content for the PreMed/PreHealth webpages
Communicates with advisors from relevant major departments outside of CNS to share information and stay current with important changes
Attends CNS (College of Natural Sciences) Advising and Chief Undergraduate Advisor meetings
Participates in University-wide professional development opportunities for advisors
Works collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness
Works in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Two (2) years of advising or other relevant work experience
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with experience advising students from a range of educational, social and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to forge meaningful collaborations in an effort to identify and achieve shared goals
Possess the ability to work within a large, culturally diverse workforce of faculty, staff, students and other important constituents
Experience working with students from a range of academic abilities
Be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets and database management programs
Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced office catering to a high volume of undergraduate students and alumni
Possess the ability to remain up to date with a high volume of diverse and complex curricular requirements, academic policies and procedures, and admissions criteria
Preferred
Knowledge of the needs of students coming from academically disadvantaged backgrounds and familiarity with local, regional and national resources for academically disadvantaged students
Experience in advising and supporting students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions
Able to successfully interact with a student body representing a range of socioeconomic backgrounds
Familiarity with University student advising data platforms
Background in University academic policies
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
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