Health Professions Student Support Specialist at Siena College

Health Professions Student Support Specialist

Company Description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description

Siena College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Health Professions Student Support Specialist to join our team of academic professionals in the School of Science. This is a 10-month position with direct student support from August through May. In this role, you will advise health professions students and work closely with the health professions team to develop and carry out informative programming for students to explore careers in various healthcare fields. As a Health Professions Student Support Specialist, you will play a key role in guiding our nursing, health studies, and pre-health career students on their academic and career journeys. Assisting students through their development toward graduate programs or careers in health-related fields, you will guide them through exploration of various healthcare careers, advise them towards meeting major and professional program requirements, help provide understanding of the appropriate graduate academic program requirements, and provide application process assistance. As part of the health professions team, you will also help with recruitment, on-campus programming, and alumni engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our large and growing cohort of students as they prepare for meaningful careers in healthcare and related fields.

Salary:  $49,500.00 – 10-month position

*The hiring salary above represents the College’s good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Responsibilities:

Academic Advising: Provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students in pre-health fields such as nursing, health studies, and general pre-health students pursuing graduate and professional post-baccalaureate programs. Assist students in selecting courses, developing academic plans, and tracking progress toward degree completion.

Career Guidance: Offer guidance and resources to students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, public health, research, or related fields. Help students explore internship and experiential learning opportunities.

Program Development: Collaborate with faculty and department chairs to develop and refine the health professions program. Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure program relevance.

Student Support: Address the academic and personal needs of students, including referring them to appropriate campus resources for additional support.

Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community among pre-health students through organizing events, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Data Analysis: Maintain accurate records of student progress and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the advising process.

Job Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as health studies, public health, or a related discipline.
• Experience in academic advising or a related student support role.
• Knowledge of healthcare and public health career paths and opportunities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

 Preferred qualifications:

• A Master's degree.
• Familiarity with liberal arts education.
• Knowledge of best practices in student advising.
• Experience in developing programs and organizing events.
• Data collection, entry, and analysis.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

The following are required to submit a complete application:

a cover letter
resume
contact information for 3 professional references.