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Emory University is hiring an Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and Programming - Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The role advises students interested in health careers and bridges Oxford College and the Atlanta campus through the Pathways Center and the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose. The assistant director also leads program development and community-building efforts, including health career events for pre-health students.

Highlights

Provide pre-health guidance on the classes available at Oxford College and the requirements of multiple health degree programs and career paths, managing a caseload of about 250 current Oxford students and 250 Oxford continuees on the Atlanta campus.
Support students from orientation at Oxford through graduation in Atlanta with holistic advising that brings together academic, co-curricular, and personal development resources, and refer students to campus resources when academic concerns arise.
Manage nursing prerequisite registration for the Oxford and Atlanta campuses, including Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, and work with the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to keep pre-nursing students on track.
Plan and run educational events on health career exploration, professional development, and networking, including scheduling, catering, and transportation logistics, and deliver presentations to the Oxford pre-health community during the Mandatory Check-Up process.
Develop partnerships with Newton County clinical opportunities for pre-health students in collaboration with Career & Professional Development, and assist with the Composite Letter process.
Serve as the primary liaison between Oxford College and Pre-Health Advising, represent the program on committees and at admissions events, and write student communications that align with messaging from the Atlanta campus.
Use advising platforms and data analytics to support student success, and keep accurate records and reports to inform decision-making.
Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and five years of program-related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Master's degree in counseling, higher education administration, or a related field is preferred, along with experience advising and programming for college students from diverse backgrounds.
Work is performed in person: each two-week cycle includes at least four days at Oxford College and four days at the Atlanta campus, with up to two remote days at departmental discretion and occasional evening and weekend work.

Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and Programming - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
May write publishable articles and papers.
May supervise staff.
Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising and Programming is a pivotal role supporting students interested in a broad spectrum of health careers. This position bridges Oxford College and Atlanta campus for the Pathways Center, offering the chance to shape transformative student experiences at the intersection of liberal arts and health degree programs and career paths. This position reports to Pre-Health Advising in the Pathways Center but also incorporates a direct connection to the Center for Pathways & Purpose on the Oxford College campus. Time will be spent regularly at both schools, with a primary event base at Oxford College.

Working in collaboration with the Pre-Health Advising, the Oxford College Advising Support Center, and the Oxford Center for Pathways and Purpose, the Assistant Director leads pre-health advising, program development, and community-building efforts. This role is ideal for a student-focused professional passionate about pre-health advising and conversations about multiple careers in the medical field, program innovation, and fostering meaningful connections for students.

Program Leadership & Coordination:

Plan and execute educational events and programs focused on health career exploration, professional development, and networking.
Oversee event logistics, including scheduling, catering, and transportation, in partnership with key campus offices.

Pre-health related advising:

Provide pre-health guidance specific to classes available on the Oxford College campus, the requirements for multiple health degree programs and career paths.
Use advising platforms and data analytics to support student success initiatives.
Proactively manage a case load of approximately 250 current Oxford students as well as 250 Oxford continuees on the Atlanta campus
Liaise with Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to ensure pre-nursing students are on track as well as enrolled in relevant coursework·

Collaboration & Communication:

Serve as the primary liaison between Oxford College and Pre-Health Advising, representing the program on various committees.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance student support.

Student Support & Development:

Offer holistic advising by integrating academic, co-curricular, and personal development resources. o Address academic concerns, provide referrals to campus resources, and foster equity and inclusion in programming.

Professional Engagement:

Participate in faculty training sessions, represent the program at admissions events, and build partnerships across Emory University.
Stay informed on best practices in academic advising and student development.

Operational Excellence:

Maintain accurate records and generate reports to inform decision-making.

PHA Specific projects:

Maintain student caseload for Oxford students and Oxford Continuees to the Atlanta Campus, supporting students from orientation at Oxford through graduation in Atlanta.
Participate in the Mandatory Check-Up process, delivering presentations to pre-health community at Oxford
Manage Nursing pre-requisite registration for the Oxford and Atlanta campuses, including registration in Medical Terminology, Nutrition, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2.
Create and deliver communications to students, in alignment with messaging from the Atlanta campus.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Newton county clinical opportunities for all pre- health students in collaboration with Career & Professional Development in the CPP
Implement programming at the Oxford campus that aligns with the mission of Pre-Health Advising. Assist with the Composite Letter process.
May advise student organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A master's degree in counseling, higher education administration or a related field.
Preferred candidate will have experience working with college students from diverse backgrounds and familiarity with student advising and programming
Previous experience at a selective institution is particularly valued. Successful candidates will enjoy working directly with students and have a significant interest in student development and growth.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location, spending over each two-week (10 business day) cycle at least four days at Oxford College, at least four days at the Atlanta campus, and a maximum of two days working remotely, granted at departmental discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Occasional evening and weekend work required. Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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