Biological Sciences Pre-Health Student Success and Program Coordinator

Job summary

The coordinator provides comprehensive academic and career advising for pre-health students while managing departmental operations and administrative tasks. They also facilitate workshops, maintain student records, and support faculty and leadership with strategic projects.

Job details

About Biological Sciences The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on three areas of research and teaching; 1) Cell and Molecular Biology – including biophysics, neuroscience, cell signaling, and developmental biology, and 2) Ecology, Biodiversity – including behavioral ecology, plant-insect interactions, conservation biology, restoration ecology, and evolution and 3) Physiology of Health and Disease including emphasis on human physiology and exercise physiology. The department offers undergraduate majors of study including Biology (B.A./B.S.), Molecular Biology (B.S./B.S.), Ecology, and Biodiversity (B.A./B.S.) Physiology of Health and Disease (B.S.) and Integrated Sciences (B.A.). A concentration in Cognitive Neurosciences (B.A./B.S.) is also offered in conjunction with the Department of Psychology. At the graduate level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.D. with a research emphasis in either cell and molecular biology or ecology and biodiversity. A professional science masters (PSM) is offered in Biomedical Sciences and a M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology. About Pre-Health Education & Advising Pre-Health Education & Advising provides academic and career advising for students from all majors who are interested in applying to medical, physician assistant, nursing, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other health-related graduate programs. Pre-Health support starts before classes start in the freshman year and continues through all undergrad years and continues after graduation. The goal of advising is to support students in preparing for professional school and building the strongest foundation and the most competitive application/resume possible. Currently, DU has over 400 pre-health students and also a substantial number of DU alumni who continue to receive pre-health advising and guidance and assistance in applying to graduate programs. Position Summary 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, repo Successrts, 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 [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] 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. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/]. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement]. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

What you’ll do

The coordinator provides comprehensive academic and career advising for pre-health students while managing departmental operations and administrative tasks. They also facilitate workshops, maintain student records, and support faculty and leadership with strategic projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of professional experience in student services, higher education administration, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, with preference given to those with experience in pre-health advising and student success programs.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Retirement • Paid time off • Tuition benefit • ECO pass

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student advising
• Program coordination
• Administrative support
• Academic planning
• Project management
• Data tracking
• Communication
• Customer service
• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Problem-solving
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Student Services
• Academic Advising
• Administrative Support
• Conservation Biology
• Time Off Management
• Restoration Ecology
• Higher Education Administration
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Physical Therapy
• Cell Biology
• Physiology
• Teaching
• Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biophysics
• Business Process
• Cell Signaling
• Customer Service
• Counseling Techniques
• Developmental Biology
• Ecology
• Equities
• Exercise Physiology
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Health Education
• Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Marketing Communications
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Outlook

Job areas

• Education
• Administrative
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Student Success Coordinator
• Clinical Coordinator
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers