What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Pre-Health Advising position at University of Scranton?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Director of Pre-Health Advising Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Department Pre Health Professions Job Purpose
The Director of Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Advising Programs will advise and mentor pre-health students, direct the Health Professions Evaluations Committee, and oversee preparation of committee letters. The Director will maintain current knowledge of admissions standards and practices for medical schools and other health professions associated with the Program. The Director will maintain and implement best practices for preparation and advising for students in the Program. The Director will also serve as the co-moderator of the Health Professions Organization and assist a student officer board in sponsoring events relevant to students preparing for professional school programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, and veterinary medicine.
Essential Duties
Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements
Posting Details
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S0896P Open Date 01/28/2025 Close Date 02/11/2025 Open Until Filled No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Director of Pre-Health Advising Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Department Pre Health Professions Job Purpose
The Director of Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Advising Programs will advise and mentor pre-health students, direct the Health Professions Evaluations Committee, and oversee preparation of committee letters. The Director will maintain current knowledge of admissions standards and practices for medical schools and other health professions associated with the Program. The Director will maintain and implement best practices for preparation and advising for students in the Program. The Director will also serve as the co-moderator of the Health Professions Organization and assist a student officer board in sponsoring events relevant to students preparing for professional school programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, and veterinary medicine.
Essential Duties
- Advise pre-medical and other pre-health students including pre-PA
- Develop and implement student programs focusing on preparation for professional school application and practice
- Direct Health Professions Evaluation Committee (including recruitment and support of faculty partners)
- Maintain current knowledge of admissions standards and practices for medical schools and other health professions associated with the Program
- Maintain and implement best practices for preparation and advising for students in the Program
- Lead data collection and program assessment efforts (including placement rate, test scores, internship and shadowing opportunities, maintain digital student records)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication
- Strong presentation skills
- Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, awareness of appropriate campus resources
- Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
- Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
- Terminal degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) field is required
Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with students in higher education is required
- Experience advising university students and organizing student programming
- Experience working with students interested in applying to doctoral-level health programs
Posting Details
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S0896P Open Date 01/28/2025 Close Date 02/11/2025 Open Until Filled No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a terminal degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with students in higher education?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other Document
