Assistant Director – Prehealth Advising

DePaul University Athletics

. Provide comprehensive holistic pre-health advising to DePaul students, recent alumni, Pathways Honors Program students, and Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $47,783 - $59,305 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-health advising, including strong counseling, program planning, and event management skills. Proficient in communicating effectively with diverse populations and managing multiple projects in an academic setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pre-Health AdvisingCounseling SkillsProgram PlanningEvent ManagementGraduate Health Professions Application Processes

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingProject ManagementAttention to DetailPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsInitiativeVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWeb Browser Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent AffairsEvent PlanningAdmissionsNAAHP Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive holistic pre-health advising to DePaul students, recent alumni, Pathways Honors Program students, and Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program students
Coach students through graduate health professions application processes
Advise on prerequisite course planning, experiential learning, clinical opportunities, leadership opportunities, shadowing, volunteering, research, and health professions exploration
Provide one-to-one and group advising
Split the pre-health advising caseload 50-50 with the other pre-health advisor
Split the Pathways Honors Program academic advising caseload 50-50 and support student-facing program administration
Advise the Pathways Honors Program student executive board
Support student event programming, assessment, and budget management
Oversee the program's midpoint application process
Serve as an ex-officio member of the Pre-health Advising Committee
Draft committee letters of recommendation
Design and facilitate presentations for student orientations
Network with prospective students and guests at recruitment events
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and DePaul stakeholders to advocate for pre-health students
Participate in NAAHP conferences to stay current with pre-health advising trends and best practices
Participate in annual Commencement and College of Science and Health Honors Celebration
Work some evening and weekend hours during peak operations and recruitment events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required
Master's degree in higher education, education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields is preferred
One to three years of experience in academic advising, pre-health advising, counseling, event planning, admissions, student affairs or equivalent in an education setting, preferably at a university or graduate health professions school
Strong counseling and advising skills
Strong program and event planning skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organization skills
Ability to take initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and web browser tools
Knowledge of various graduate health professions application processes preferred
Resume and cover letter required
Employment contingent on passing a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off
Sick time
Holidays
Floating holidays
Full-Time Benefits