Salary: See Position Description
Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: School of Science, Nursing and Health
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Job Summary:Reports To: Dean of the School of Science, Nursing, and Health
Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, is seeking an energetic, dedicated, and knowledgeable
Pre-Health Advisor to provide comprehensive, student-centered academic, developmental, and strategic advising to students towards admissions into allopathic/osteopathic medical (MD, DO), veterinary (DVM), dental (DDS/DMD), and other allied health professional programs by guiding students through competitive academic timelines, prerequisites, and critical experiential learning opportunities such as clinical shadowing, research, and community service. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from a broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves-including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages. If you believe education and health career outcomes should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo's mission. Join us in building a future where every student thrives and your impact resonates far beyond the classroom. Let's redefine what's possible-together!
Examples of Duties Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Student Advising & Mentorship- Provide one-on-one academic and career advising to pre-health students from first year through graduation and post-baccalaureate phases.
- Assist students in constructing competitive academic timelines, selecting appropriate prerequisites, and balancing rigorous science coursework.
- Guide students in securing critical experiential learning opportunities, including clinical shadowing, volunteering, research, and community service.
- Develop advising documents with the latest information on entrance requirements and the changing landscape of pre-health professional schools.
2. Application Support & Committee Process- Develop and manage the Pre-Health Advisory Committee process, including coordinating faculty and compiling, writing, and submitting letters of evaluation.
- Navigate the nuances of different centralized application services (AMCAS, AACOMAS, VMCAS, AADSAS, CASPA).
- Conduct meticulous reviews of student application components, including personal statements, secondary essays, and descriptions of meaningful activities.
- Facilitate mock interviews (traditional and Multiple Mini Interviews/MMI) to prepare students for the professional school interview process.
3. Programming, Workshops, & Resource Development- Design and execute workshops on application strategies, MCAT/DAT/GRE preparation, personal statement writing, and financing health professions schools.
- Explore the development of certificate and non-degree programs to gain entry into pre-professional medical programs.
- Oversee and support pre-health student organizations (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Biology Club) and foster peer mentoring networks.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with admissions officers from regional and national medical, dental, veterinary, and allied health professional schools.
- Collaborate with the Center for Student Success and the Cahill Career Center to connect students with resources to support their success.
4. Data Management & Institutional Reporting- Track, analyze, and report on Ramapo student acceptance rates, test scores, and matriculation data to evaluate the efficacy of the pre-health advising program.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Update and maintain the Pre-Health Advising website, resource guides, and digital communication channels.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Dean Qualifications Qualifications Required:- Education: Bachelor's degree required; a degree in a related science/health field is preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in academic advising, career counseling, or admissions, within a pre-health and STEM context in higher education.
- Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of the admissions requirements and timelines for medical, dental, veterinary, and allied health programs.
- Communication: Exceptional written communication skills (essential for drafting committee letters) and dynamic public speaking abilities for presenting workshops.
Preferred:- Master's degree or higher in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or related science field.
- Active membership in the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) or the Northeast region (NEAAHP).
- Experience advising a diverse, first-generation student population.
- Familiarity with student success platforms (e.g., Banner, Connect, Degree Works).
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Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of direct experience in academic advising, career counseling, or admissions, within a pre-health and STEM context in higher education?
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