Associate Dean and Director of Pre-Health Advising

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

The Associate Dean and Director of Pre-Health Advising reports to the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Advising for Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences.  The director designs, coordinates and oversees a pre-health advising program for the university which serves both current students and alumni.  The director manages the Early Acceptance Program with Georgetown University School of Medicine as well as the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program.  The director chairs the Pre-Medical Recommendation Committee and as such leads the recommendation process, taking primary responsibility for the final editing of the letters of recommendation for medical school and other health-professions school applicants.  The director maintains close working relationships with the admissions deans of health professions schools.  The director coordinates and manages the work of the pre-health advising team.

Consistent with Georgetown’s commitment to cura personalis, this position, though primarily an academic and programmatic advisor, supports and advises students on any and all matters which interfere with personal well-being and academic success.  This position will make frequent referrals to – and have regular contact with – campus partner offices, and must be well-versed in the services those offices provide. 

All advising dean’s staff participate in College Academic Council events, office retreats, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement activities in various roles.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Advising, and manages two assistant directors as well as oversees the pre-health responsibilities of the other advising dean(s) advising junior and senior science majors.  This position interacts daily with any of the College/SOH/SFS/MSB advising deans. At any given time, this position might interact with any of the 1000 pre-health and post-baccalaureate students, 100+ alumni, or any of their faculty.  This position has the authority to and is expected to handle and resolve many delicate and complex conflicts between student and faculty, student and parent, parent and the institution, with all appropriate tact, sensitivity, and a sense of the academic standards to be applied to each such conflict.  The position will also interact with colleagues in partner offices across campus

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; M.D. or Ph.D. in a science discipline preferred
• 8-10 years’ experience advising undergraduate students required; advising on careers in the health professions preferred
• Prior managerial experience required
• Broad knowledge of health professions admission practices, industry trends, and best practices in health professions advising
• Ability to work closely with students, alumni, and faculty as well as build strong relationships with campus partners 
• Ability to develop relationships with health professions school representatives 
• Experience creating and leading programs and events
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• High level of strategic and critical thinking
• Ability to identify cultural nuances and navigate a complex network of constituents with sensitivity, poise and diplomacy
• An understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and set priorities.  
• Strong orientation to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player