Health Professions Advisor

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration:
Administration

Department: Health and Human Performance

Job Purpose

This position
co-coordinates and administers (with similar position in School of Science, Mathematics & Engineering) the College of Charleston’s health
professions advising program for the School of Health Sciences.

Minimum Requirements

A Master’s degree in a
related field (science/health, student services, or counseling). Three to five years of experience in student services or academic advising.
Two or more years in health profession advising. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to
apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills. Able to
maintain confidentiality and deal tactfully with students. Self-motivated. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
others.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Some evening and weekend work will be
required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and
previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for
the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment
are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary: *$60,000 –
$70,000

Closing Date: 07/28/2023

Benefits

• Insurance:
  Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term
  Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click
  Here

Open Until Filled: No

Posting Number: 2023127

EEO
Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against
any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14192

Activity

Provides individual and group advising to
pre-professional students; facilitates group information sessions; participates and coordinates School of Health Sciences participation in
the new student orientation programs, admissions functions and academic advising.

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 40

Activity

Administers a program for advising,
supporting, and recommending students and alumni interested in applying to medical or allied health professions schools (medicine,
veterinary medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.). Composes and transmits institutional
letters of recommendation for applicants to professional schools. Maintains associated records.

Essential or
Marginal: Essential

Percent of Time: 30

Activity

Oversight and supervision
for a Peer Mentoring Program designed to extend the outreach of the Pre-health Advising Program within the School of Health
Sciences.

Essential or Marginal: Essential

Percent of Time:
10

Activity

Maintains the website (along with the pre-health professions advisor in the School of Sciences,
Mathematics, and Engineering) for all health professions. Produces informational literature for students and other constituents. Develops
educational programs to introduce students to the health professions.

Essential or Marginal:
Essential

Percent of Time: 10

Activity

Along with the School of Sciences,
Mathematics, and Engineering Pre-Health Professions advisor, works with Career Services, MUSC, and others to develop internship, volunteer,
and networking opportunities for pre-health professions students. Establishes and maintains contacts with various post baccalaureate
professional schools.

Essential or Marginal: Essential

Percent of Time: 10