Associate Director of Health Professions

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

This position advises students pursuing careers in the health professions by providing guidance on program requirements, academic preparation, and application processes. The role develops health professions programming, cultivates partnerships that expand student opportunities, manages the Health Professions Recommendation Committee, and oversees the Global Medical Volunteers program. The position supports students throughout the educational lifecycle, from recruitment and enrollment through alumni engagement in the health professions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise students interested in post-graduate work in health and allied health professions by maintaining knowledge on program requirements and application processes (including early assurance programs).
• Provide comprehensive academic advising for up to 25 students majoring in Health Studies. Assist students in selecting courses, developing academic plans, and tracking progress toward degree completion.
• Run campus-level workshops (applications, early assurance programs, health professions recommendation committee, career exploration, finding shadowing/internship experiences, interviewing, etc) for students interested in health and allied health professions.
• Participate in Siena enrollment management recruitment events and engage with prospective students and families throughout the year.
• Maintain a website and Health Professions listserv for current Siena students as well as other appropriate media platforms for dissemination of information and to promote recruitment (i.e., social media).
• Manage early assurance programs.
• Chair and manage the Health Professions Recommendation Committee and the committee letter process.
• Use the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) portal to generate and analyze statistical reports regarding admission outcomes for graduate programs in the health professions.  
• Administer the Global Medical Volunteers travel program while managing its budget as well as the budget for Health Professions.
• Attend professional meetings for health professions advisement and be a member of NAAHP (or other affiliated professional organizations).  
• Maintain strong collaboration with: admissions, advancement, alumni affairs, registrar, academic departments (primarily biology, psychology, chemistry, and health studies majors), and the career and internship center.
• Serve on campus or professional committees or mentor a student club in consultation with the School of Science Assistant Dean.
• Identify potential community partners to establish clinical site experiences for students.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree 
• At least two years of experience in academic advising or a related student support role.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by undergraduates pursuing careers in the health professions.  
• Knowledge of health professions admissions requirements, prerequisite coursework, and current best practices and trends in pre-health student advising.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent organizational and data analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• A Master's degree
• 5+ years experience in academic advising 
• Familiarity with liberal arts education.

Additional Information:

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.