Midwest ACE Job Posting
Assistant Director for Health Professions and Community Engagement
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

October 23, 2019

Job Description:

The Assistant Director is a member of the Health Professions and Graduate School team, and specifically focuses on building relationships with healthcare-related community agencies, developing information on short-term training programs in the health care field, and coordinating the annual Graduate and Professional School Fair and visits by admissions representatives.

The Assistant Director also carries a heavy pre-health advising appointment schedule; conducts individual and group career coaching appointments; plans and presents programs and workshops; and has direct contact with students on a daily basis in a variety of settings.

Job Requirements:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Service to Students (50%):

• Advise and coach pre-health students as they explore, prepare for, and apply to health professions/programs, such as medical/dental/pharmacy school.
• Develop and deliver workshops and programming for pre-health and graduate school-bound students.
• Coach students one-on-one and in groups regarding career exploration and decision-making, preparation for professional/graduate school, and finding jobs and internships.
• Outreach to diverse student populations and offices that serve unrepresented students.
• Facilitate opportunities for pre-health students and student organizations to interact and engage with admissions representatives

Community Engagement and Professional/Graduate School (30%):

• Develop, maintain, and actively cultivate relationships with local and regional organizations to develop opportunities for health-related experiential learning.
• Oversee the planning and execution of the annual Graduate and Professional School Fair Serve as resource for information on short-term health training programs offered at community colleges, hospitals, and health care agencies.
• Organize and coordinate informational events and activities to connect students to representatives from health and graduate schools

Supervision and Contribution to Unit Mission and Values (20%):

• Assess services and programs to determine student learning outcomes and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design, creation, and maintenance of print and online resources.
• Serve as a liaison to designated departments and offices, in order to maintain relationships with campus partners and better meet the needs of the students they serve.
• Create and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences, including students, parents, campus partners and external colleagues.
• Serve on The Career Center, Student Affairs and/or campus committees, task forces, work groups, and advisory committees.
• Participate in professional development activities and associations

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Required: Master’s degree

Education Preferred: Master’s degree in counseling, education, student affairs, human resources or related field

Required Experience:

• 1 year of work experience, which may include time as a graduate assistant
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of diverse populations and knowledge of cultural differences
• Experience creating and facilitating educational workshops and/or delivering public presentations

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in higher education, career coaching/advising, and/or working with college students
• Knowledge of admissions requirements and preparation strategies for graduate and professional programs
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of career and student development theory and practice
• Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, public speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Strong multi-cultural competence with sensitivity to differences and ability to engage diverse students, staff and stakeholders
• Highly motivated to listen and respond to student needs
• Demonstrated ability to learn, seek guidance, and receive feedback
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities
• Ability to effectively use information technology, online resources, and information management tools and comfortable learning new technologies
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to innovation and change management
• Confirmed collegial style of leadership and ability to build consensus and collaboration
• Ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with experience

APPOINTMENT STATUS: Regular twelve month, 100% academic professional appointment

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: As soon as possible after the closing date