Hiring: Director of Health Professions Advising Company: College of the Holy Cross Location: Worcester, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:11:45 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Program Management About the job Experience: •2 years of college academic or career advising, health professions advising, health professions admissions, related student services experience, or related healthcare mentoring. Required Skills: •Provide visionary, strategic direction for Health Professions Advising at Holy Cross, balancing core program strengths with innovative approaches that address evolving industry and admission trends •Manage daily operations, program budget, and professional staff to ensure efficient, high-impact service delivery •Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain active involvement in relevant associations (e.g., AAMC, AMCAS, NAAHP, NEAAHP, NECOME) to remain at the forefront of health professions advising. •Chair the Health Professions Advising committee, collaborating with faculty members to coordinate dossier reviews, provide feedback to candidates, and author institutional endorsement letters •Coordinate application-cycle support, including mock interviews. •Program Development •Design and execute innovative programming, including workshops, panels, and information sessions on application strategies, clinical/research opportunities, gap year planning, and healthcare trends •Serve as the primary institutional liaison to health professions graduate programs, external professional bodies, and alumni networks Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree or higher preferred. •Minimum of 2 years of college academic or career advising, health professions advising, health professions admissions, related student services experience, or related healthcare mentoring. •Deep, current understanding of health career pathways, admission requirements and application procedures across diverse healthcare fields. •Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and experience supporting students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines and healthcare professions. •Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills with an ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders effectively. •Proven track record in program management, budget oversight, and leading collaborative teams. •Skilled in leveraging emerging technology platforms for advising operations and analyzing program data to drive decision-making. Compensation: •$114,000 - $120,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!