Pre-Health Advisor - Pre-Health Professional Development Office (Honors College)
About the Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Director, this position will be responsible for meeting the mission of the Pre-Health Office by assisting students applying for technical or graduate-level health professional programs. The Pre-Health Advisor (PHA) will assist with providing pre-health guidance for undergraduate and graduate students across all colleges within the University regarding proper curricular choices, community engagement, and other experiential activities that will best prepare them for success in their chosen health profession. The PHA will work closely with the Director to establish and maintain academic and extracurricular programs that foster strong interpersonal and intrapersonal growth and professionalism.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
What You'll Do
- Advise students applying for professional and graduate-level health programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, public health, physical/occupational therapy, etc.) through conducting seminars, workshops, information sessions, and through one-on-one appointments
- Advise students with the application process for professional and graduate-level health programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, public health, physical/occupational therapy, etc.) including but not limited to providing feedback and guidance on personal statements, essays, and other application documents
- Prepare students for professional interviews through mock interviews and preparation sessions with support from faculty in targeted disciplines
- Assist with the Pre-Health Office application support services (e.g., Application Prep Program) including developing, troubleshooting, advertising, and managing logistical aspects of the process(es)
- Provide guidance to students preparing for post undergraduate study, including those pursuing research programs in affiliated health fields and careers
- Represent the Pre-Health Office and its programming to internal and external constituencies
- Manage (with support of the Honors College Director of Communications and Marketing) communications including event calendar, website, and social media accounts for the Pre-Health Office
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units inside WVU including (but not limited to) health professional programs, academic advisors, Career Services, ASPIRE and Office of Undergraduate Research.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with external groups including (but mt limited to) graduate professional programs and representatives interested meeting with WVU students.
- Teach and/or design course curriculum for one Honors course within discipline per semester
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $50k-54,000 per year. The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience recruiting and/or advising students.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Interest, empathy and ability in helping students develop intellectually, socially and ethically.
- Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and see projects to completion with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of various graduate health professions application processes preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing sensitively with a wide variety of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, and professional school representatives.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Sense of humor, flexibility and patience.
- Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively in an organized manner.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use technology to keep accurate records.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and utilize data for recruiting and program improvement.
- Ability to problem solve and think critically
- Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak operation and to participate in recruitment events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree; health related field given preference
- At least one year of technical writing in a professional position.
To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applications must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references through West Virginia University’s hiring website.
Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid driver's license
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