What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Pre-Health Careers position at The University of Tulsa?
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Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator of Pre-Health Careers
Job Description
This position involves creating, directing, and coordinating holistic programming and platforms related to preparing students to successfully reach career goals in the range of health occupations and manages partnerships across the University, with alumni, and with external partners.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
- Works closely with faculty to assist in recruiting students into the various undergraduate pre-health tracks (toward Medical School, Physician Assistant programs, Nursing, Public Health, Dentistry, Athletic Training, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) and associated programs.
- Develop/refine pathway guides and advises students on their activities for health career readiness.
- Empowers students to develop and implement realistic graduate school or career implementation plans.
- Increases awareness and promotion of experiential learning opportunities to students.
- Plan, develop, and coordinate workshops and curriculum in the areas of career path awareness and readiness/ preparation (shadowing, internships, test prep, research, application prep) for acceptance to graduate programs (MD, PA, Nursing, Public Health, Dentistry, Veterinary).
- Develop and foster networking, to include local mentor pairing (local practitioners meeting periodically with students) and alumni networking (MDs, PAs, nurses).
- Engage in educational outreach and community involvement.
- Create and coordinate test prep (MCAT, DAT, GRE/PA-CAT, etc.).
- Coordinate high school outreach programs.
- Work with and support student pre-health occupation clubs.
- Coordinate committee letters of support for student applications.
- Collaborate, support, and assist the faculty pre-health professions committee in preparation for meetings and the collection and reporting of admission placement data.
- Support other activities in furtherance of student preparedness and competitiveness for health occupations.
- Provide excellent service through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
- Collaborate with academic and student support administrators, specifically with Faculty Mentors, Career Coaches, and Student Success Coaches.
- Participates in relevant Career Center, Success Center, and other University events and programs.
- Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Special Job Dimensions:
Work requires working with extremely sensitive or confidential information.
Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated ability to effectively guide students in operationalizing academic and career goals.
- Experience with various applications utilized in higher education for content delivery, academic advising, student support and retention, and communication.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively to establish and
- accomplish common goals.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the analytical ability to interpret and utilize data for
- program improvement and student support.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain an elevated level of confidentiality.
- High attention to detail, demonstrated practice of establishing effective priorities and meeting
- deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Relevant experience working in higher education with medical/clinical disciplines.
- Broad knowledge of various pre-health disciplines and admissions requirements and processes. Previous experience working in a student support, admissions, or advising office preferred. Previous experience working with faculty and staff across multiple colleges and disciplines preferred.
Physical Demands
Office Environment
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S967P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
