Pre-Health Advising Specialist (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine)

Department

Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences BS Program - College of Medicine

Responsibilities

• Serves as pre-med/pre-health advisor, assists students with their course schedule, career choice, and informs them of the resources available within the university.
• Provides academic guidance and counseling to prospective and current pre-health professional undergraduate students as to the pre-requisite courses and other qualifications for application to the professional school of their choice.
• Responsible for advising post-baccalaureate students, reviewing personal statements, mock interviews, and designing an intervention plan for their application or reapplication to medical school.
• Meets with students for individualized appointments. Maintains effective, efficient, and professional correspondence via email and other student communication services provided by the University (e.g., email, Campus Connect, etc.).
• Maintains a log of advising notes in a computerized database both at the College of Medicine and with the university advising database system (Advisor Center and EAB).
• Responsible for relationship building, monitoring progress, providing intervention, follow-up, and academic support as needed.
• Represents the pre-health advising services at University-wide orientation programs.
• Prepares advisees on application requirements and provides guidance throughout the application process.
• Develops programming to prepare students from all majors for admittance to medical/health professional schools to include interactive presentations and workshops (in person at FSU and remotely) on topics such as medical/health professional school applications, evaluation the strength of their candidacy, MCAT and health professional school admission test preparation, interview preparation, personal statement essay writing, securing letters of recommendation and the letter packet service with FSU College of Medicine Pre-health Advising, obtaining research opportunities, gaining clinical experience, choosing a medical/health professional school and curriculum, health care career work-life balance, specialty selection, and others.
• Develops strategic partnerships (and enhances existing partnerships) with medical professional programs to promote students' success and increase student resources and opportunities. Supports current students and alumni through individual and group advising and programming.
• Supports Pre-Health professional organizations staffed by the Pre-Health Professions Advising Office.
  Maintains up-to-date information regarding pre-requisites and admission to health professions schools and programs.
• Routinely updates for accuracy all advising materials and information in office handouts, websites, and Pre-Health Canvas site and FSU Pre-Health social media regarding pre-requisites, standardized tests, and admission to health profession schools and programs.
• Serves as liaison with other Pre-Health advisors and campus partners, and maintains up-to-date information trends in graduate health careers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills.

Helpful

In the first 90 days of hire the selected candidate should expect to participate in advisor training, shadowing colleagues, learning about the IMS Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Division, and advising. The work environment in our Division is friendly and collaborative. The ideal candidate for this position is student-centered and team-oriented.

Contact Info

Meredith Warren

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Starting Salary: Mid $40,000's, commensurate with experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.