Assistant Director - Princeton, United States - Princeton University

Princeton University

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Princeton, United States

6 days ago

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Description

Overview:

The Office of Health Professions Advising (HPA) at Princeton University is a unit within the Office of the Dean of the College.

HPA supports a diverse undergraduate and alumni population preparing for medical, dental, veterinary, public health, and other health professions.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director is also responsible for event programming and coordinating the Health Professions Advising Peer Adviser program and peer leaders in the Jock Docs student-athlete network.

The Assistant Director will be expected to collaborate with a broader advising team within the Office of the Dean of the College, including faculty advisers and professional staff in the residential colleges and Programs for Access and inclusion.

The Assistant Director supports the Director in most functions and leads the office when the Director is absent.

Responsibilities:

Academic and career advising (55%)
Assist prospective and current students in formulating academic plans based on the exploration and development of their interests, skills, and values in conjunction with the academic curriculum, cocurricular opportunities, and career interests.
Provide guidance on course selection; timing of courses and professional school entrance exams; identification and selection of cocurricular activities.
Work with students experiencing academic difficulty in a proactive and supportive manner.
Maintain communication with other academic and student support resources and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
Applicant Support (30%)
Prehealth Leader Supervision (10%)
Oversee Health Professions Advising Peer Adviser (HPA PA) program, which includes recruitment, selection, training and supervision of a cohort of 1218 peer advisers affiliated with their residential colleges.
Recruit, select, train, and maintain communication with Jock Doc prehealth studentathlete network.
Event Management (5%)
Serve as the primary coordinator of HPA events during the Academic Expo (orientation advising fair), Family Weekend, and Princeton Previews (admitted student open house days).
Assist with HPA planning and participate in Princeton Reunions events.
Collaborate with campus and community partners as appropriate.
Participate in campuswide initiatives and professional development activities for advisers.
Perform additional responsibilities based on strengths and interests of health professions advising team as a whole.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

Master's degree and three or more years of relevant academic advising experience.
Demonstrated ability and passion for advising, encouraging, and inspiring a diverse population of students.
A deep commitment to student success.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Selfmotivation and ability to work independently, along with willingness and ability to take direction and work as part of a team
Willingness to work on a schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend commitments. This is a fulltime, inperson position with occasional opportunities for remote work.
High personal and professional standards representative of Princeton's commitment to excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with academic advising or career development in a liberal arts setting.
Experience in health professions advising or health professions school admissions.
Experience engaging with students from lowerincome backgrounds and historically underrepresented communities and programs that support them.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25 Eligible for Overtime:

No Benefits Eligible:
Yes Probationary Period: 180 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail):

No Physical Capacity Exam Required:
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