Midwest ACE Job Posting
Assistant Director for Health Professions, Community Engagement
The Career Center/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

February 14, 2020

Job Description:

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. The Career Center (TCC), a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, provides all Illinois students collaborative and innovative programs, services, and resources focused on career and professional development that educates and empowers them to become thriving professionals in the global community. The Career Center staff is committed to supporting students from all backgrounds and promoting inclusiveness on campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director is a multi-faceted role that coaches students regarding preparation for professional school admission; develops and fosters relationships with admissions representatives and healthcare-related community agencies; and oversees the annual Graduate and Professional School Fair. In order to foster student success, the Assistant Director also develops programs and opportunities to enhance students’ exposure to careers in healthcare and connect them with experiential learning opportunities. The Assistant Director is passionate about interacting with students, thrives in a team environment, and is a relationship builder. This role is part of the Health Professions and Graduate School team and works with a collaborative and innovative staff focused on career and professional development for students. Major

• 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 underrepresented students
• Facilitate opportunities for pre-health students and student organizations to interact and engage with admissions representatives

• 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 a 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

• 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, workgroups, and advisory committees
• Participate in professional development activities and associations

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree Education
  
• 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
• Experience that demonstrates ability to work in a collaborative team environment 
• Experience that demonstrates 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:

• Master’s degree in counseling, education, student affairs, human resources or related field
• Experience in higher education, career coaching/advising, and/or working with college students
• Excellent verbal, public speaking, writing, and listening skills with ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
• Openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to interact with all people, understand individual differences and relate with a diverse student population
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make data-informed decisions and overcome challenges
• Demonstrate personal accountability, effective work habits, and ability to handle multiple work priorities
• Ability to work within a team structure while leveraging the strengths of others to achieve common goals
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders