Academic Adviser - Integrative Science, Premedicine and Prehealth

Academic Adviser - Integrative Science, Premedicine and Prehealth

The Eberly College of Science is seeking an Academic Advisor - Senior Professional to be part of an advising team focused on students interested in a health professional school for medical, dental, podiatry, optometry, and physician assistant in any major and students pursuing the majors of Premedicine and Integrative Science in the Eberly College of Science. Duties will include providing academic advising to assigned students including premed/integrative science students as well as students outside the majors interested in a health professional school, assisting students in navigating University policies and procedures and program curriculum, assisting students in preparing their candidacy for health professional school admissions and coordinating special events and programs which directly assist undergraduate students.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Develop and deliver ancillary workshops for students on specific aspects of the Prehealth application process, including the comprehensive interview process, gap year planning, and personal statement writing
• Teach first-year seminar for students interested in the Premedicine and/or Integrative Science majors
• Teach a section of a one credit Medical Professions class
• Serve on pre-professional evaluation committee to interview and evaluate health professions applicants
• Coach and provide extensive feedback to medical, dental, optometry and other health profession school applicants
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Prehealth Sharepoint site
• Assist with New Student Orientation, including meet with parents, advise students, and make presentations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors of the Premedicine and Integrative Science majors, the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Students, and the Director of the Science Advising Center to support the mission of health professions advising. We are seeking an individual who is committed to working with the advising team to provide high quality service to students and who will work to enhance the climate for the diverse student population in the College.

This position requires a Master’s degree or higher plus six or more years of related experience. Experience with Prehealth advising strongly preferred. Applicants with a background in science are preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong background in academic advising and prehealth advising with a proven track record and commitment to serving diverse student populations. Other required skills include attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication, and proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva are desirable.

Applicants with experience analyzing student data to inform advising practices are especially encouraged to apply.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Apply online through the PSU careers site.

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