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The Honors College at West Virginia University is seeking applications for the position of Program Coordinator for the Pre-Health Professional Development Office.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of office leadership, this position will be responsible for meeting the mission of the Pre-Health Office by assisting students applying for professional and graduate-level health programs through career advising services.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week


• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)


• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year


• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)


• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, non-classified staff position)


• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.


• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Advise students applying for professional and graduate-level health programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, public health, physical/occupational therapy, etc.) through conducting seminars, workshops, information sessions, and through one-on-one appointments


• Advise students with the application process for professional and graduate-level health programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, public health, physical/occupational therapy, etc.) including but limited providing feedback and guidance m personal statements, essays, and other application documents


• Prepare students for professional interviews through mock interviews and preparation sessions with support from faculty in targeted disciplines


• Assist with the Pre-Health Office application support services (e.g., Application Prep Program) including developing, troubleshooting, advertising, and managing logistical aspects of the process(es)


• Provide guidance to students preparing for post undergraduate study, including those pursuing research programs in affiliated health fields and careers


• Represent the Pre-Health Office and its programming to internal and external constituencies


• Manage (with support of the Honors College Director of Communications and Marketing) communications including event calendar, website, and social media accounts for the Pre-Health Office


• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units inside WVU including (but not limited to) health professional programs, academic advisors, Career Services, ASPIRE and Office of Undergraduate Research.


• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with external groups including (but mt limited to) graduate professional programs and representatives interested meeting with WVU students.


• Teach and/or design course curriculum for one Honors course within discipline per semester

• Master's degree preferred; health related field given preference


• 2 year of experience recruiting and/or advising students preferred.


• At least one year of technical writing a professional position preferred.


• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.


• Strong writing and editing skills.


• Strong managerial skills.
  
  
  

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At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.