Associate Director of Pathway Programs

• Identify, maintain regular contact with, monitor, and provide timely academic and career advising to students
• pursuing careers in healthcare, law, and related fields
• Serve as the Outreach Lead (liaison) to Hanover’s graduate programs, including Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and undergraduate students in the Nursing Program
• Develop and implement pathway programs for students interested in health-related and legal careers, including curricular, co-curricular, and experiential learning opportunities
• Promote program awareness through collaboration with the Office of Communication and Marketing, targeting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners
• Partner with the Office of Admission to effectively market pre-health and pre-law programs to prospective students and parents
• Work with faculty advisors, VP/Provost of Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure effective advising and course scheduling for pre-health and pre-law students
• Work closely with Associate Director of Internships and Assessment to explore and expand externship opportunities based on student interest, including mental health, dentistry, physician assistant studies, and law-related fields
• Cultivate relationships with graduate and professional programs, ensuring students are well-informed about application processes, prerequisites, and expectations
• Recruit and engage external partners, including legal and healthcare professionals, sponsors, and alumni, to support internships, externships, mentorship, and networking opportunities
• Work closely with the COACH Mentoring Program and FY 101 instructors to connect pre-health and pre-law students to alumni practicing in related professions or field of interest
• Coordinate letters of recommendation for students applying to professional or graduate programs
• Track and assess student progress and post-graduate placements to improve program outcomes and conduct annual program assessments to measure effectiveness and propose improvements through HanoverConnect (12twenty) and other membership platforms
• Engage in professional development relevant to pre-health, pre-law, and graduate program advising: memberships with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP), and Northeast Association of Pre-law Advisors (NAPLA)

• Manage student worker to support operations of the Pathway Programs such as pre-health and pre-law programs, including workshops/events, on-campus recruiters, informational sessions, and academic preparation for standardized tests (e.g., MCAT, LSAT, GRE)
• Organize the annual Hanover Law Dinner/Luncheon and Lawyer Awards event
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Career Coaching to assist in training Pre-health Career Peer Mentor and Pre-law Career Peer Mentor
• Monitor and approve timecard for student worker

• Assist students with completing the FutureFoundations program and career competencies toolkit
• Attend Levett Career Center programs and events, as needed
• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan
• Support and is an advocate for the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, goals, and mission
• Perform/complete other projects and tasks assigned by Executive Director

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in science, health-science, or law); Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in advising, counseling, or coaching students through career services or other higher education departments
• Training required during onboarding: HanoverConnect (12twenty)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Creative thinker: ability to collaborate and consider how to scale up services and increase accessibility for pre-health and pre-law students
• Strong networking skills to build relationships with alumni, faculty, and external professionals
• Knowledge of professional school application processes (e.g., AMCAS, CASPA, LSAC)
• Ability to organize and implement student programming effectively
• Ability to work flexible hours, if necessary

• On-site position with one work remote day per week (team work remote day)
• Office space located off the main lobby with Levett Career Center team; office furnishings provided (accessible by chair lift/elevator from garden level of Hendricks Hall

Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a welcoming college environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. We encourage all who are interested to apply.