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Job Req ID:  113474

Academic Advisor, Pre-professional

The Office of Pre-Professional Programs and Advising serves undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences pursuing professional education in medicine, other health professions, and law. At The Johns Hopkins University, pre-law and pre-health advising includes advising students and alumni as they pursue their career goals, assisting students with course selections, designing and implementing workshops, creating and promoting resources, serving as liaison to key academic departments and schools, and establishing and cultivating relationships with admissions deans/directors at professional schools.


We are seeking an Academic Advisor, Pre-Professional who is experienced advisor with strong communication skills and an ability to guide students as they reflect upon their goals, clarify their interests, and make informed and independent decisions. They must be an inclusive, positive, kind, and hard-working team player who is proud to be part of the Hopkins family and wants students to succeed.


The selected candidate will spend 50% of the time on pre-law advising and initiatives, and 50% of the time on pre-health advising and initiatives.

  • For pre-law advising, attention will be given to advising all pre-law students and alumni, with a special emphasis on developing and implementing a new pre-law model of advising, programming, resources, and application assistance.
  • For pre-health advising, attention will be given to advising all pre-med/pre-health students and alumni, with a special emphasis on programming and resources for freshman and sophomores. In addition, the advisor must have very strong writing and editing skills, as a central component of this position is editing Committee Letters for applicants to medial and dental school.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


General Advising

  • Advise students and alumni on all aspects of the pre-law and pre-med/pre-health tracks, including course selection, pre-law and pre-health professional school requirements, and gaining relevant and meaningful experiences that best support a student’s interest while strengthening a future professional school application.
  • Communicate advising extensively and efficiently with students in person, virtually, and by email.
  • Serve as an advisor to pre-law clubs and student organizations on campus.
  • Support students applying to master’s, post-baccalaureate, and related graduate school programs.
  • Support students in handling uncertainty and disappointment, and redefining goals.


Application Processes

  • Advising students and alumni regarding the readiness and timing of their applications for law, medical, or dental schools.
  • Assist students and alumni as they navigate the pre-law and pre-med/pre-dental application processes.
  • Read and edit committee letter for medical and dental school applicants.
  • Read and edit personal statements for pre-law, pre-med, and pre-dental applicants.
  • Coordinate and present workshops pertaining to the pre-law and pre-med application processes, in-person and virtually.


Program Coordination

  • Develop an advising and programming model for pre-law students and alumni.
  • Create programming and resources for First-Year Mentors, Resident Advisors, and other groups that work closely with first year students and sophomores.
  • Build opportunities for faculty/student mentoring and connections.
  • Present/facilitate office presentations and workshops, in-person and virtually.


Collaboration and Outreach

  • Participate in advising initiatives with the Office of Academic Advising and other campus advising offices.
  • Represent the office in special programs planned by the office and/or in conjunction with other offices including First-Year Experience, JUMP, Residence Life, Life Design Lab, Post-bac Premedical Office, and more.
  • Represent Johns Hopkins University to the admissions offices of professional schools and professional associations, both as an advocate for the Hopkins program as well as an advocate for applicants.
  • Assist in collaborative efforts with the Center for Student Success to build community for FLI and URM students that includes academic support, mentoring and career exploration.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with students. Alumni, faculty, prospective applications, families, law school admissions deans, and medical school admissions deans.
  • Team player, inclusive, positive outlook.
  • Ability to take initiative and create new programming.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
  • Strong collaborative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable with assessment and data collection.
  • Must be able to relate well to a diverse student body, understand the needs of students from underrepresented backgrounds, and be committed to advancing diversity in medical and legal education.
  • Familiarity with law school advising and the medical school admission process is helpful.
  • Work involves occasional evenings and weekends.


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Preferred experience with Canvas, Survey Monkey Apply, Qualtrics or similar systems is helpful.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree.
  • Three year's experience.
  • Additional experience may substitute for advanced education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Three to five years of experience working with students in an advising/counseling capacity and a master’s degree in counseling, higher education, or related field.
  • Preference is for academic advising and/or pre-professional advising experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Academic Advisor 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Academic Advisor, Pre-professional   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $55,200 - $96,600 Annually ( Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:30 a.m. - 5:00p.m. 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Pre Professional Advising Office of  
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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