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Job Summary

The Pre-Health Advisor is a Sr. Student Services Administrator who serves as a central resource for all pre-health students at Rensselaer, regardless of their major or school. The Advisor will maintain a full and current analysis of admissions requirements and trends for medical schools (MD and DO), veterinary schools, dental schools, physician assistant programs, and other allied health programs. The Advisor will advise and counsel Rensselaer undergraduate students on academic course requirements, course selection, and co-curricular activities to optimize success in preparation for and admission to these programs.

The Advisor will also serve as a resource for recent alumni in the health professional school application process, current students in the RPI/AMC Physician Scientist program, and faculty and staff in other offices on campus. The Advisor will manage the Pre-Health Advisory Committee, which provides interview preparation and submits composite letters of recommendation for students applying to medical school. The Advisor will also participate in and assist in planning events and activities for prospective and admitted students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in academic advising, student services, student affairs, career development or other related field

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, pre-health advising or similar discipline 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with on-line degree audit and tracking system such as Degree Works
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships with a culturally diverse population at all levels across the Institute
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to efficiently multitask, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail in a complex organizational environment
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to initiate projects and function as a self-starter
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and apply FERPA regulations

Shift

Business Hours, Monday through Friday. Weekends and/or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $60,000 - $65,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.