Associate Director of PreHealth Academic and Professional Development - Carle Illinois College of Me

Duties & Responsibilities

• Course Responsibilities -
  
  Course Development Responsibilities:
  
  • Meet with CI MED leadership and staff to ensure that the course meets the desired expectations • Collaborate with the Postbaccalaureate Program Director and other faculty to align educational content across the program • Work with the course development team consisting of the Postbaccalaureate Program Director, Curriculum Designer, Director of Graduate Studies, and CITL staff to o Develop course objectives aligned with program objectives o Create session objectives aligned with course objectives o Develop course instructional content o Create assessments aligned with session objectives to appropriately determine acquisition of course content o Develop any needed rubrics to grade course assessments o Develop a course syllabus that provides students with clarity regarding the focus and educational requirements for the course o Create and maintain a course Canvas page that helps students navigate the educational demands of the course
  
  Course Delivery Responsibilities:
  
  Pertaining to Course Operations & Delivery • Serve as Faculty of Record and finalize course grades. • Actively participate in course evaluation exercises and processes. • Develop and implement Graduate Curriculum Committee approved plans to address course concerns and identified deficiencies. • Participate in operational program meetings with the Postbaccalaureate Program Director, Course Instructors and support staff. • Assist with reviewing applicants for the Postbaccalaureate program • Create, maintain, and ensure a culture of professionalism and a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment for students. • Implement curricular guidance and policies established by the Office of Academic Affairs and curricular leaders.
  
  Pertaining to Students • Serve as a point of contact for student feedback/concerns on the courses. • Ensure that expectations of the courses are clearly communicated to students. • Coordinate with appropriate campus offices to support approved disability-related academic accommodations in accordance with university policy. • Engage with students through online instructional activities/sessions. • Be responsive to student communication via scheduled office hours and ad hoc meetings to clarify concepts and address student concerns.
  
  
• Student Mentorship Responsibilities:
  
  • Provide academic counseling and coaching to students to ensure they reach their potential and achieve their professional goals.
  • Meet with students to evaluate their academic support needs and provide guidance on enhancing their health profession applications. This includes assisting with the development of a compelling personal statement, advising on strategies to strengthen their candidacy, preparing for successful interviews, and advising on how to compose an impactful professional school application.
  • Meet with students to assess their need for academic support services and help them develop effective habits, active learning strategies for studying, and effective preparation techniques for health profession entrance examinations.
  • Design, organize, and run programs and workshops for students at that enhance their professional development and academic achievement.
  • Create academic support resources (e.g., slides, videos, handouts, study plan templates) to help students meet their academic and professional goals.
  • Provide ongoing advising support to students in achieving academic and professional development goals.
  • Maintain confidential, accurate documentation of advising interactions in accordance with university policies and data privacy standards.