Pre-Health Professions Coordinator

The School of Sciences at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Pre-Health Professions Coordinator beginning Fall 2021. The professional obligation is for a ten-month academic year. Expectations are to provide advising and support services to students interested in health professions. The Coordinator will work closely with students, faculty, staff, Dean of Sciences, academic advising, graduate schools, and other stakeholders to address issues related to pre-health professions programs.

SUNY Oneonta is a public college in Central New York, enrolling about 6,500 students in bachelor’s, master’s and graduate certificate programs. Most of SUNY Oneonta’s main campus lies within the City of Oneonta, which is located in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, the City of Oneonta is the largest municipality in a rural region dominated by agriculture and tourism.

Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance and culture. The College’s indeed.com and glassdoor.com ratings are 4.5 and 4.1, respectively.

Beyond campus, many residents enjoy the natural beauty of the Catskills. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and running are among the most popular. Several ski areas nearby typically operate for seasons lasting over 100 days beginning in late November or early December. During the summer, boating, swimming and other water sports are popular on lakes throughout the region.

To learn more about the College, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/

Duties include but not limited to: advising students who have declared a career interest in fields such as medicine, physical and occupational therapy, dental, veterinary, or other health professions schools; teaching one course per academic year in any department affiliated with pre-health; chairing the Health Professions Advisory Committee; coordinating internships for healthcare experiences; planning on-campus informational programming; acting as the pre-health professions spokesperson during Open Houses and other admissions-related events; maintaining data and statistics on the number of pre-health students, applications, and acceptance rates; maintaining the Pre-Health Professions website; creating and maintaining articulation agreements with health professional schools; attending national and/or regional conferences of NAAHP and/or NEAAHP;  liaising with medical schools; networking with Academic Advisement, Admissions, and Career Development; and performing other essential duties specific to the position.  Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Required Qualifications:  bachelor’s degree in a biological or physical science or pre-health professions discipline; two years of experience in student advising, a healthcare field, or college-level teaching. 

Preferred: master's degree in higher education or a field related to academic advising or healthcare; experience in higher education student advising; experience building partnerships with external constituents; and experience working with and serving diverse populations.

To apply online go to:  http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=130863   Please upload a letter of interest and resume. Contact information for three professional references is required.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/employment

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.