Health Professions Advising Officer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title:Health Professions Advising Officer Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile:Academic Advisor Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accepting applicants for a Health Professions Advising Officer position in the Biology Department as part of the Southwest Wisconsin Initiative for Future Talent in Health (SWIFT Health) initiative. Reporting to the Health Professions Program Manager, this position provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students and alumni pursuing medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, dentistry, physical therapy, and related health professions. The advisor supports academic planning, career exploration, professional school applications, and professional development. As a foundational member of a growing pre-health advising office, the successful candidate will help establish advising processes, resources, programming, and student tracking systems. The position collaborates with faculty advisors, campus partners, healthcare organizations, employers, and alumni to coordinate advising and create experiential opportunities. The successful candidate should be comfortable solving problems creatively and adapting as the program develops. This position is scheduled primarily during normal working hours and is in-person. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with a salary of $55,000 per year. This position is benefit and paid leave eligible, with employment contingent on grant funds expected through June 2031 with the possibility of continuation beyond the grant timeframe if funding available. Key Job Responsibilities: Pre-Health Advising: Provides one-on-one advising to pre-health students and alumni on course planning, professional school requirements, and career exploration across health profession tracks. Guides students through the professional school application process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, entrance exam preparation (MCAT, DAT, and related examinations), and interview preparation. Collaborates with the Health Professions Program Manager to develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and group advising sessions on pre-health topics, sharing delivery... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/41DE65AE05234317