Pre-Health Specialist

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3522P
Home Org Name Admin-Science & Math
Division Name College of Sciences & Math
Position Title Pre-Health Specialist
Job Class Code AA36AB
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The College of Sciences and Mathematics Pre-Health Program seeks candidates for a Pre-Health Specialist position. This position will provide specialized counseling and programming from students looking to go into a professional field such as medical, dental, orthopedic, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinarian etc. profession.
For additional information on the College of Sciences and Mathematics, please visit:https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/student-services/index.html .
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Formal AU Title: Spec, Pre-Health Counseling
Essential Functions
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
  • Effectively advising undergraduate students interested in careers in the health professions through individual and group appointments, via email, in person and Zoom for individual and group advising. This position provides advice to students on how to be competitive applicants for health programs through shadowing and participating in community service, medically related experiences, leadership activities, research. and admission test preparation.
  • Teaching a Pre-Health Professions Orientation class or internship course.
  • Regularly participating in professional development activities and creative endeavors.
  • Assisting in the recruitment of pre-health students.
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on curricula changes, admissions standards, and requirements of a variety of professional schools.
  • Assisting with the Pre- Professional Application Course (PPAC) to evaluate student credentials as they relate to professional schools.
  • Assisting with various office projects, programs, and committees related to the needs and goals of pre-health students.
  • Advising a pre-health student organization.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Level I Specialist - Candidate must have a Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience in academic or career advisement in a health-related field.
Level II Specialist – Candidate must have a Master’s degree plus 4 years of experience in academic or career advisement in a health-related field.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Candidates must be committed to providing a welcome, inclusive, and diverse work and learning environment. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task. Commitment to working in a team environment is also essential.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of pre-health advising and requirements for health profession schools.

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $34,500 - $64,200
Job Category Academic Advising/Support
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 04/03/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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