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Reporting to the Director of the Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) and joining the P-PAC team, the P-PAC Pre-Health Advisor will perform a variety of advising, programming, and administrative functions to assist in the daily operations of the Pre-Professional Advising Center. The advisor will provide students with guidance, support, advising and coaching as students EXPLORE the health professions, PREPARE for, and go through the competitive APPLICATION process for medical school and other health professional schools. The advisor will help with the delivery and coordination of pre-med/pre-health programming, events, resources, and outreach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The P-PAC Pre-Health Advisor will work with the Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) to conduct 1:1 and group pre-health/pre-professional advising and coaching for students interested in exploring, preparing, and applying to health professional schools. The advisor may work with students from differing majors, and grade levels. The advisor will maintain student records, complete notes and provide follow ups pertaining to student goals and initiate, prepare resources for students, administrators, and faculty.
This position advises all students interested in the health professions that may come from varying majors on the appropriate pre- requisite courses needed to apply to the students' chosen professional school and to be on track for entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, etc) and admissions requirements for medical and other health professions schools.
The advisor helps students find opportunities to develop as a pre-health student and to become a competitive applicant for a health professional school. This individual will promote experiential learning opportunities, clinical shadowing, research, and other pre-professional- related opportunities to students.
The advisor will work closely with students going through the medical school (and other health professional school) application process providing students with proactive information, resources, application timelines, review of personal statements, and complete review of application materials. The advisor will monitor students' progress towards completion of the medical and health professions school application process
Assists in the development and delivery of pre-health programming, events, and workshops. Conducts data collection and analytic support assessment to measure effectiveness and student satisfaction with current programs and events
This advisor will collaborate with other advisors, admissions, registrar, department chairs, faculty, deans, and other university personnel, and represent PPAC to internal and external constituencies. This includes acting as a referral for students to other campus support services, offering data trends on student performance and recommendations, participating in committees, as well as broadening student learning by enhancing an inclusive and supportive environment through community engagement and collaborative partnerships.
This individual will attend and participate in Open Houses, Admissions Day, events, and programming in representation of the Professional Advising Center on weekends and evenings, when needed.
Assists with monitoring the of the P-PAC email account, the P-PAC weekly E-Newsletter, student outreach, and the P-PAC social media page
The P-PAC advisor supports the execution of the P-PAC goals and the daily functions of the center.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of two years of professional experience working in a higher education/medical education setting or similar organization; preferably in advising, counseling, student services, or program development

Desired Qualifications:

Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in a health-related profession, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Leadership or Education from an accredited college or university.
Familiarity and experience working with pre-medical and/or pre-health students.
Familiarity and experience with STEM academic programs.
Experience with program development and student outreach
Familiarity with current understanding of core concepts, values, and competencies of Academic Advising.

Salary Range:

$52,800 - $72,600

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values,engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.