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Farmingdale State College invites applicants for the Pre-Health Professions Advisor position. This professional will advise matriculated students interested in pursuing admission to various healthcare programs, and provide support and assistance for the application process to professional schools such as Medical, Dental, Optometry, Veterinary, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc. The advisor must be well versed in admissions requirements of these and other programs. This professional position requires knowledge of current developments in MCAT, DAT, GRE, and other admissions examinations and is responsible for recommending resources for test preparation. This position will also support the Office of Pre-Health Professions Advisement with assistance with campus and local events and mock interviews. Excellent record keeping is a must for this position.

This position may require the availability to work evening hours as needed to meet operational requirements.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

+ Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

+ Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

+ Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Master's degree in a science area (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.), counseling, or related field.

+ A minimum of two years experience as an academic or pre-health advisor.

+ Prior work experience with statistics and record keeping.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Prior committee experience with faculty in academic departments.

+ Excellent organizational and collaborative skills, with a team-oriented work ethic.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time UUP position.

+ For the first 10 working days, beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and ending Thursday, September 18, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

+ CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

+ SALARY: $57,151 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $61,151 Total Compensation.

+ ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2026

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.