Director of Health Professions Advising - College of Science
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
Director of Health Professions Advising – College of Science
Location:
Clemson, SC
Job Summary Serves as Director of Clemson's Health Professions Advising (i.e. Pre Med, Dental, PA). Provides strategic leadership of academic advising and counseling for Clemson students pursuing further professional education in health professions. The Director reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Excellence and Global Engagement. Collaborates with offices across campus to provide resources including, but not limited to, workshops and application preparation services.
Job Duties
40% Essential – Program Management: Provides leadership for the university-wide health professions advising program. Develops and maintains relationships with admissions officers at professional schools, coordinates the delivery of information to students related to their preparation for professional school. Manages early admissions programs and scholarship programs related to health professions. Developing additional partnerships with various institutions. Develops & teaches courses for advising health professions advisees. Program administration/management of Pre-Health/Global Engagement Certificate Program (Clemson C4C).
25% Essential – Health Professions Advising: Advises students across the university regarding health-related professions and professional school preparation. Assists students with health career advising through personal statements review, mock interviews, workshops, panel discussions, presentations, individual professional school advising and other services as needed. Also assists students by identifying professional shadowing opportunities in the health care field. Collaborates with College of Science Student Services Team for Advisor Training.
20% Essential – Supervision: Supervision of advising assistant in Health Professions Advising, including hiring, terminating, training, and development, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure of health professions advising services and job content. Serves on university-wide pre‑health advising committees.
15% Essential – Engagement: Organizes events related to professional health careers involving students, alumni, faculty, and staff from units throughout the university. In collaboration with the SCIENCE Director of Advising and Professional Development, manages participation in university recruitment events, summer orientation, and Bridge to Clemson on behalf of Health Professions Advising. Serves as the lead for the Tigers on Call program in collaboration with the SCIENCE Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Development.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree.
3+ years in student services programs and preferred experience in advising toward health professions.
Responsibilities Job Knowledge
Firm job knowledge – firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use them in varied situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training, and development, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
Budgetary Responsibilities
Provides budget input – provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.
Physical Requirements
100% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period.
90% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
Working Conditions No Work Conditions
Working Schedule Standard hours: 37.5
Compensation Information Anticipated Salary Range: $52,100 – $65,000.
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level Normal Operations
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline April 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Military and Veteran MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=110323&PostingSeq=1
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Clemson, SC
Job Summary Serves as Director of Clemson's Health Professions Advising (i.e. Pre Med, Dental, PA). Provides strategic leadership of academic advising and counseling for Clemson students pursuing further professional education in health professions. The Director reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Excellence and Global Engagement. Collaborates with offices across campus to provide resources including, but not limited to, workshops and application preparation services.
Job Duties
40% Essential – Program Management: Provides leadership for the university-wide health professions advising program. Develops and maintains relationships with admissions officers at professional schools, coordinates the delivery of information to students related to their preparation for professional school. Manages early admissions programs and scholarship programs related to health professions. Developing additional partnerships with various institutions. Develops & teaches courses for advising health professions advisees. Program administration/management of Pre-Health/Global Engagement Certificate Program (Clemson C4C).
25% Essential – Health Professions Advising: Advises students across the university regarding health-related professions and professional school preparation. Assists students with health career advising through personal statements review, mock interviews, workshops, panel discussions, presentations, individual professional school advising and other services as needed. Also assists students by identifying professional shadowing opportunities in the health care field. Collaborates with College of Science Student Services Team for Advisor Training.
20% Essential – Supervision: Supervision of advising assistant in Health Professions Advising, including hiring, terminating, training, and development, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure of health professions advising services and job content. Serves on university-wide pre‑health advising committees.
15% Essential – Engagement: Organizes events related to professional health careers involving students, alumni, faculty, and staff from units throughout the university. In collaboration with the SCIENCE Director of Advising and Professional Development, manages participation in university recruitment events, summer orientation, and Bridge to Clemson on behalf of Health Professions Advising. Serves as the lead for the Tigers on Call program in collaboration with the SCIENCE Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Development.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree.
3+ years in student services programs and preferred experience in advising toward health professions.
Responsibilities Job Knowledge
Firm job knowledge – firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use them in varied situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training, and development, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
Budgetary Responsibilities
Provides budget input – provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.
Physical Requirements
100% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period.
90% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
Working Conditions No Work Conditions
Working Schedule Standard hours: 37.5
Compensation Information Anticipated Salary Range: $52,100 – $65,000.
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level Normal Operations
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline April 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Military and Veteran MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
Closing Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=110323&PostingSeq=1
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