Associate Director, Healthcare Pathway Programs-Tennessee Preprofessional Program
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
- Advises and mentors students pursuing careers in healthcare; provides individualized guidance on academic planning, healthcare career exploration, experiential learning opportunities, professional competencies, and graduate/professional school preparation.
- Supports students throughout the admissions process, including application strategy, personal statements, interviews, admissions testing, and matriculation planning.
- Develops and manages experiential learning, mentorship, shadowing, and professional development opportunities that prepare students for health professions programs.
- Supports recruitment, engagement, and progression initiatives for students participating in the University Honors Health Fellows Program.
- Builds partnerships with healthcare organizations, alumni, and admissions representatives to expand student opportunities and engagement.
- Develops and delivers advising programs, workshops, and resources that promote student success and readiness for health professions education.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises peer mentors and supports student organizations related to health professions and pre-professional education.
- Serves as a liaison to students, faculty, and campus partners and maintains resources related to health professions education and represents the program at orientations, recruitment events, admissions programs, and student success initiatives.
- Maintains program records, student data, and participation metrics for health professions initiatives such as the University Honors Health Fellows Program.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student affairs, health professions advising, higher education administration, student success, program management, or a related field; OR Master’s Degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student affairs, health professions advising, higher education administration, student success, program management, or a related field; OR a combination of related education and experience that equals ten (10) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of health professions education, admissions processes, and professional school pathways.
- Knowledge of academic advising, student development, and best practices in higher education.
- Skill in advising, coaching, and mentoring students.
- Skill in developing and implementing educational programs, events, and student success initiatives.
- Skill in building collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
- Skill in oral and written communication, presentation delivery, and relationship management.
- Skill in data management, assessment, reporting, and the use of student information systems and technology platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin seeks an experienced advisor to guide students through the healthcare professions pipeline, from initial career exploration through graduate school matriculation. You would work directly with students on academic planning, professional school applications, and interview preparation while also orchestrating the broader ecosystem of opportunities—shadowing placements, mentorship programs, and partnerships with healthcare organizations and alumni. This role combines one-on-one student advocacy with program development and management.
The position requires at least six years in academic advising, student affairs, or higher education administration (or four years with a master's degree), along with demonstrated knowledge of health professions pathways and admissions processes. You'll need strong coaching and mentoring skills, the ability to design and deliver workshops and programs, and comfort managing data and student information systems. Success here depends on building genuine collaborative relationships across campus and with external healthcare partners while juggling competing priorities and occasional evening, weekend, or travel commitments.
This is an in-office role based in Memphis, Tennessee, well suited to someone who thrives in direct student engagement and enjoys the operational side of program management—recruiting and training peer mentors, maintaining records, and representing the program at events alongside the more intimate work of helping individual students navigate complex professional pathways.
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