Associate Dean and Director of Pre-Health Advising

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Design, coordinate, and oversee Georgetown University's pre-health advising program serving current students and alumni .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $103,723 - $202,779 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-health advising, program management, and relationship building with students, alumni, and health professions schools. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics within an academic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree8-10 Years Advising ExperienceManagerial ExperienceHealth Professions Admission Practices KnowledgeExcellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCritical ThinkingRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionDetail Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

M.D. or Ph.D. in Science Discipline

Industry Keywords

Pre-Health AdvisingHealth Professions SchoolsRecommendation LettersProgram ManagementCultural Sensitivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, coordinate, and oversee Georgetown University's pre-health advising program serving current students and alumni
Manage the Early Acceptance Program with Georgetown University School of Medicine
Manage the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Chair the Pre-Medical Recommendation Committee
Lead the recommendation process and take primary responsibility for final editing of recommendation letters for medical school and other health-professions school applicants
Maintain working relationships with admissions deans of health professions schools
Coordinate and manage the pre-health advising team
Support and advise students on matters affecting personal well-being and academic success
Make referrals to and maintain regular contact with campus partner offices
Participate in College Academic Council events, office retreats, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement activities
Manage two assistant directors and oversee pre-health responsibilities of other advising deans
Handle and resolve delicate and complex conflicts involving students, faculty, parents, and the institution
Interact with students, alumni, faculty, and partner offices across campus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required
8-10 years’ experience advising undergraduate students required
Prior managerial experience required
Broad knowledge of health professions admission practices, industry trends, and best practices in health professions advising
Ability to work closely with students, alumni, and faculty and build strong relationships with campus partners
Ability to develop relationships with health professions school representatives
Experience creating and leading programs and events
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
High level of strategic and critical thinking
Ability to identify cultural nuances and navigate a complex network of constituents with sensitivity, poise and diplomacy
Understanding of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic identity
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and set priorities
Strong orientation to detail
Ability to work well under pressure and function as a team player
M.D. or Ph.D. in a science discipline preferred
Advising on careers in the health professions preferred
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities