Biological Sciences Pre-Health Student Success and Program Coordinator

Prehealth Student Success And Program Coordinator

The Prehealth Student Success and Program Coordinator provides comprehensive support for the Department of Biological Sciences and the Pre-Health Education & Advising program. This role combines student advising, program coordination, departmental operations, and administrative support to advance student success and ensure effective department operations. The position works closely with the Director of Pre-Health Education & Advising, Department Chair, faculty, and students to support advising initiatives, departmental operations, events, and strategic projects

Essential Functions

Pre-Health Student Success & Advising

• Provide individual and group advising support for pre-health students and alumni pursuing healthcare careers in partnership with the Director of Pre-Health Education and Advising.
• Assist students on academic planning, professional school preparation, and application processes.
• Coordinate pre-health workshops, information sessions, outreach activities, and communications.
• Maintain student and alumni records, outcome tracking, and program assessment data.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Pre-Health Education & Advising, including scheduling and program coordination.

Program Coordination & Department Operations

• Coordinate administrative operations, communications, and business processes that support the Department of Biological Sciences and Pre-Health Education & Advising programs.
• Support with logistics for departmental events, workshops, meetings, student success initiatives, and community engagement activities.
• Maintain records, tracking systems, reports, and documentation to support program assessment and operational effectiveness.
• Provide administrative support for departmental leadership, faculty, staff, and students, including special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support facilities, technology, marketing, communications, and other operational needs.
• Support Pre-Health and graduate programs through the development, maintenance, and enhancement of department websites and Digication content.
• Ensure compliance with university fiscal, administrative, and operational policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, advising, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to diverse students, faculty, and staff populations.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of professional experience in student services, advising, program coordination, higher education administration, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in pre-health advising, academic advising, or student success programs.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Experience with Banner/Ellucian or similar systems.
• Experience supervising or mentoring student employees
• Experience planning and coordinating events, workshops, or student programs.
• Experience collecting, tracking, and reporting program assessment data

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 19, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 7. Hourly Range: The hourly range for the position is $25.00- $27.00.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter