Director for Health Professions Office – College of Natural Sciences Full-time

Director for Health Professions Office – College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences, and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world.

Purpose

Lead a Health Professions Office, developing strategy and vision in alignment with the College of Natural Sciences and the University career ecosystem, to support all UT pre-health students.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for professional coaching services, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with program goals. Direct the development and implementation of resources for students, faculty, advisors, and staff, including training and on-demand materials. Oversee the delivery of coaching, workshops, and mock interview preparation. Collaborate with Career Education on pre-health seminar instruction and support, or oversee the Biology Scholars Program seminar. Lead coordination of the JAMP program and annual Health Professions Fair. Ensure accuracy of resources across supported health professions. May oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of student workers.
• Develop HPO's role in the CNS and UT career ecosystem: Create a strategic plan, including a timeline and assessment, for HPO ecosystem engagement. Foster collaboration between the coaching team and the faculty director of career education to refine the curriculum, engage coaches in pre-health pathways seminar courses, and develop resources for integration into CNS courses. Connect with experiential learning in CNS and other CSUs to promote student engagement in hands-on experiences. Collaborate with CNS Career Services to develop a cohesive plan for student transitions from pre-health to graduate school or industry pathways. Oversee HPO's footprint in 12Twenty, providing context and feedback for university and vendor administrators. Develop relationships with partners to support mock interview needs. Explore external partnerships appropriate for health professions student population, including (but not limited to) shadowing, service learning, and volunteering.
• Manage HPO budget with support of the Career Success Administrative Manager: Develop budget strategy in alignment with college and university best practices. Oversee day-to-day budget operations, documenting policies, procedures, and timelines. Provide leadership for the JAMP program, developing and maintaining relationships with state JAMP staff, and supporting a balance of the program with resource availability
• Develop relationships and stay informed on best practices related to professional school pathways and admissions: Attend meetings and webinars as appropriate. Build and maintain a network among comparable institutions. Represent CNS and UT Austin at regional and national conferences.
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and four years of experience in higher education, counseling, academic advising, career services, or pre-health professions advising.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and excellence in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Capable of researching and developing content, interactive exercises, and applying effective teaching methods for topics in professionalism and health professions for credit-bearing courses.
• Must be able to occasionally travel, including overnight travel. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge and experience within one of the CNS domains (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computing, Math & Data Sciences, or Human Sciences).
• Some knowledge of Life Design principles. Prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of CNS policies, procedures, and majors, or experience working at The University of Texas at Austin, working with student populations.

Salary Range

$80,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Full-time position based on campus. Occasional evening or weekend work for events, employer engagements, and student career development activities.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest