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Assistant Director, Health Professions Advisor - The Career Center

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026

💰 $63,000/yr($60,500/yr – $63,000/yr)

About the role

Assistant Director, Health Professions Advisor - The Career Center

The Career Center

The Career Center is committed to empowering Illinois students through individualized coaching, meaningful opportunities, and the development of lifelong career management skills. Guided by a student-centered approach, we strive to deliver exceptional service, provide evidence-based resources grounded in career and student development theory, and foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment. Through strong partnerships, continuous learning, purposeful innovation, and a shared commitment to leadership, we work to advance student success while serving as leaders within the University of Illinois career services community and the broader profession.

Job Summary

Multi-faceted role that coaches students one-on-one and in groups with a particular focus on health professions advising; coordinates career development programs and workshops; and fosters relationships with key campus partners and/or external stakeholders. Supervises paraprofessional student staff who deliver peer-to-peer services, workshops, and programs. Part of a collaborative and innovative team committed to career development and success of all Illinois students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Service to Students
Advise and coach pre-health students as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, pharmacy), including assistance with personal statements, application reviews, and interview preparation.
Develop and deliver student-facing workshops and programs with a primary focus on pre-health.
Coach students individually and in groups regarding career exploration and planning, internship and employment searches, and graduate/professional school preparation and application.
Provide content for and maintain learning management systems and other online resources for pre-health students.

Outreach and Engagement with Key Stakeholders
Coordinate events and strategic partnerships with admissions representatives and health-related community agencies.
Collaborate with campus partners to deliver services and programs for pre-health students.
Develop, maintain, and actively cultivate relationships with campus partners and other stakeholders who contribute to career development services and programs, particularly those serving pre-health students.
Oversee the planning and execution of events such as the Illinois Pre-Health Conference, Graduate and Professional School Fair, open houses, orientation programs, and similar activities, with a focus on pre-health student engagement and admissions representative participation.
Deploy outreach strategies designed to increase awareness of and access to pre-health advising services and support among students.
Contribute to the development and implementation of collaborative pre-health initiatives in partnership with the broader career services and academic advising communities at Illinois.
Administrative, Management, and Supervision
Assess, analyze, and report on the engagement and impact of services and programs to facilitate continuous improvement.
Contribute to the design, creation, and maintenance of print and online resources.
Create and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences, including parents, campus partners, and external colleagues, about The Career Center and Pre-Health Advising.
Serve on The Career Center, Student Affairs, and/or campus committees, task forces, work groups, and advisory committees.
Participate in professional development activities, professional associations, and ongoing training to stay current on trends in health professions admissions.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff who support outreach, programming, and large-scale events.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

This role requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Specialty Factors

Bachelor’s degree. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training, and/or work experience in academic advising, career coaching, educational programming, and/or student support services.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position.
Educational background in counseling, education, student affairs, science, or related field.
Experience as a pre-health advisor or as an academic advisor in a science-oriented discipline.
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of admissions requirements and preparation strategies for graduate and professional programs.
Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships.
Experience planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating educational programs.
Experience working in a team environment