Assistant Dean, Pre-Professional Advising

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate STEM Education, the Assistant Dean for Pre-Professional Advising provides guidance and support to undergraduate students pursuing careers in professional fields such as medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other health or graduate programs.

The advisor assists students in academic planning, career exploration, and preparation for professional school applications.

Advises pre-professional students on academic requirements, course selection, extracurricular engagement, and application timelines.

Guides students in developing competitive applications for professional schools, including personal statements, interviews, letters of recommendation, and standardized test preparation (e.g., MCAT, LSAT, GRE).

Coordinates and leads workshops, information sessions, and panels on pre-professional topics.

Stays current with trends, changes, and best practices in admissions to professional programs.

Collaborates with faculty, student organizations, and campus departments to promote pre-professional student development.

Maintains accurate advising records and tracks student progress.

Serves as a liaison with professional schools and external partners to facilitate information sharing and networking opportunities, including experiential learning.

Participates in new student orientation, open house events, and other recruitment or retention initiatives.

Supports diverse student populations, including underrepresented and first-generation college students, in accessing pre-professional opportunities.

Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, career services, or student support.

Knowledge of pre-professional academic pathways and professional school application processes.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a student-centered environment.

Experience advising pre-health or pre-law students specifically.

Ability to use advising technologies (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, and web management systems).

Familiarity with application systems (AMCAS, AACOMAS, CASPA, LSAC, etc.).

Event planning or program development experience.

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.