Director of Pre-Health Advising and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program

Director of Pre-Health Advising and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program Posted 02-Jun-2026 (CST) Academics Dubuque, IA, USA To be discussed at interview Salary Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Pre-Health Advising and the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program oversees thePostbaccalaureate Premedical Program and specializes in advising undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students exploring healthcareprofessions and plan to apply to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, public health, and otherhealth professions programs. Duties include advising and guiding students on course planning and career and professional development,committee letter writing, MCAT/DAT/OAT/GRE-exam preparation, and the health professional school application process (writing the personalstatement, responding to secondary applications, preparing for interviews, etc.). The Director also collaborates with the Office ofAdmissions to assist with student recruitment, develop and maintains relationships with admissions personnel at medical and health-relatedgraduate schools, learns and disseminates information on changes to the MCAT exam and other health professional admission exams andadmissions requirements, and keeps records of applicant outcomes. The Director meets with prospective undergraduate and postbaccalaureatestudents to provide information about Loras' pre-health programs and pathway opportunities and postbaccalaureate programs that prepare themfor a future health professional school application. The Director organizes and leads the Admissions Committee for the postbaccalaureateprogram. In addition, the Director serves as the point of contact for the articulation agreements Loras has established with partnerinstitutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ReasonableAccommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Advising Assist students in exploring health science and health profession careers and provide up to dateresources. Council students on preparation and requirements for a variety of pre-health occupations (e.g. medical, dental,veterinary, physical therapy, physician assistant, etc.). Collaborate with faculty advisors on student advising and courseselection. Advise and mentor students as they consider and prepare applications to health career-related professional schools andprograms, including assisting students with application materials Help organize and facilitate experiential learning opportunitiesrelated to healthcare. Alert students and faculty to opportunities that will help students to be more informed or gain valuableexperience. Council students on MCAT test preparation and other pre-admission exams. Maintain contact with pre-healthstudents through a variety of communication methods-for example, individual meetings, group presentations, email communication, etc. Provide workshops to groups of students to help prepare them for a health professional application (writing the personal statement,navigating the AMCAS (PTCAS, CASPA, OTCAS) application, etc.). Serve as a resource for faculty in diverse majors who may beworking with students interested in healthcare profession fields and careers. Recruitmentand Admissions Meet with prospective students and their parents to provide a clear path from Loras to their healthprofession of interest. Maintain information on the post-baccalaureate premedical program on the AMCAS website and various socialmedia outlets. Organize and lead the Admissions Committee that reviews applications and makes admission decisions to thepost-baccalaureate program. Participate in recruitment events and activities. Organize the new student orientation forthe post-baccalaureate program. Provide relevant information on student outcomes to admissions and marketing. Administration Monitor and document undergraduate student interest in and progress towardgraduate health professional programs. Track outcomes of post-baccalaureate alumni and undergraduate students who applied tohealth professional programs. Communicate and collaborate with faculty, campus partners, and other administrators as needed. Coordinates campus visits for healthcare related professional program representatives to meet with students andfaculty. Manages budget in collaboration with supervisor. Overall Commitment to the College's mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition Ability to carry out responsibilitiesof the position in support of the College's Catholic identity and mission and in support of Church teachings Teach oneexperiential course, typically EXP 140 Health Profession Experience Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) Accountability

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Adaptability
• Ability to adapt tochange in the workplace. Autonomy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Coaching and Development
• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Oral
• Abilityto communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written
• Ability to communicate in writing clearlyand concisely. Conceptual Thinking
• Ability to understand a situation or problem by identifying patterns or connections betweenideas or situations that are not obviously related; to recognize and organize the parts of an issue in a systematic way; and to frame newideas and courses of action. Detail Oriented
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Initiative
• Ability to proactively make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Interpersonal
• Ability toget along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized
• Ability to prioritize activities, determine necessarytasks and resources to achieve a goal, allocate appropriate time, and use time effectively to complete tasks efficiently. ProblemSolving
• Ability to use sound judgement to identify and analyze problems, develop and adapt solutions, and take action to addressconcerns. Relationship Building
• Ability to develop and maintain effective formal and informal professional relationships; to getalong well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Reliability
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education :

Minimum ofa master's degree from an accredited college/university.

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years'experience advising or mentoring college students. Experience with pre-health advising preferred.

Oral and Written Communication Skills :

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to craft comprehensive"committee letters" for students applying to a health professional program and give an effective presentation to a group.

Computer Skills :

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point,Publisher, Sharepoint, and Colleague, as well as the ability to learn other campus technology systems.

Interpersonal Skills :

Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with theability to establish strong working relationships with students and colleagues.

OtherRequirements :

Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential materials and student information. The College has reviewedthis job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for jobexpectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of allfunctions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemedappropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job descriptionand/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.