Assistant Director (Pre-Health Career Coach)

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as Assistant Director.  The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of healthcare and health professions and a proven track record in career services, with a focus on delivering high-quality career coaching to students and alumni.  Manage and oversee all aspects of the Health & Medicine Career Exploration Community (CEC) including, but not limited to; providing comprehensive career coaching to students and alumni, supervising student leaders, providing academic advising and professional school application support to students and alumni, connecting students with alumni Career Advocates, and developing career- and industry-specific programming for students and alumni.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide comprehensive career coaching to undergraduate students in the Health & Medicine CEC.
• Assist students and alumni in exploring possible careers and career decision-making.
• Provide direct support for internship, job, and graduate/professional school searches and applications, including resume development, networking, and mock interviewing.
• In collaboration with faculty advisors, serve as a pre-professional advisor for all pre-health professions, including pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-nursing, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-PT, pre-PA, and pre-veterinary.
• Build relationships with and serve as a liaison to designated faculty, including working together to facilitate pre-application interviews and composite letters for medical school admission.
• Advise students and alumni pursuing medical and other health-related professional schools on the necessary academic coursework and experience needed for successful application.
• Mentor students and alumni through the professional school application process, including application materials, entrance exams, personal statements, and interviews.
• Track and report data on student application and admissions into professional schools in the healthcare fields.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the Health & Medicine CEC including, but not limited to:

o   Recruiting and managing the student leaders; overseeing a student-led communications platform.

o   Developing and facilitating career and professional programming, in particular for the Centre Pre-Health Society, to accelerate students’ career preparedness and facilitate understanding of timelines for professional school applications.

o   Building and managing relationships with alumni Career Advocates to help students explore career fields and prepare for and connect with internships, post-graduate jobs, and graduate/professional school.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and educate students, faculty and staff on industry trends, qualities/skills employers seek in candidates, and the hiring process.
• Document coaching sessions in Handshake.
• Manage a portfolio of students, ensuring and tracking regular student outreach, engagement, and development.
• Work closely with the Centre Pre-Health Society.
• Connect students with alumni Career Advocates for mentorship, career advice, and internship/job/graduate school assistance.
• Lead in-class presentations on career readiness topics as needed.
• Attend all Health & Medicine CEC events across campus.
• Represent the CCPD and/or Centre College at events for prospective students, parents, alumni, and employers.
• Support and attend CCPD events as required.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. 

Marginal Job Functions:

• Serve on college-wide committees as assigned.
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, career development, counseling, psychology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in career services, counseling, student success, higher education, or a related industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong empathy and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with career management platforms (e.g. Handshake), Windows office environment, and social media platforms.
• Valid driver's license required. 

Physical Requirements

• Limited pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.
• Mobility on campus is necessary. 

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

* Please do not use a cell phone to apply*. Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Support at 1-877-997-8807 or [email protected].