Effective August 23, 2025 – May 22, 2026

Job Summary:

Graduate Assistantship (20 hours per week) for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
The Pre-Professional Advising (PPA) Graduate Assistant will support students and alumni pursuing health and law careers by providing advising, administrative support, and contributing to key programming and communication efforts. The GA will work closely with the PPA team to guide students through the complex preparation and application processes for medical, dental, and law programs. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Pre-Professional Advising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise Students and Alumni Interested in Health and Law Careers

• • Provide individual advising to students and alumni pursuing health careers (primarily pre-medical and pre-dental) and law careers, including pathway planning, application guidance, and general preparation for these professional fields.

• • Offer support through in-person and virtual advising appointments, email, and other outreach methods.
• Administrative and Technical Support
  • Provide administrative support for office operations, including appointment scheduling, application material review, and letter packet preparation.

• • Maintain databases, student records, and appointment tracking systems.
• Communications and Outreach
  • Develop and maintain communication strategies including newsletters, social media, website content, and event promotion.

• • Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and external partners regarding pre-health and pre-law pathways and PPA office processes.

• • Cultivate an alumni network for pre-professional programming initiatives.
• Workshops and Programming
  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, professional development events, and other programming to support pre-health and pre-law students.

• • Assist in the administration and delivery of large-scale events such as the Law School Fair, Open Houses, and application preparation workshops.
• Support Special Program Initiatives
  • Provide advising, programming, and support for UConn’s Pre-Medical and Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program.

• • Collaborate with PPA staff on advising, programming, and support for students in Special Programs (Special Program in Medicine, Special Program in Dental Medicine, and Special Program in Law).
• Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned
  • Participate in special projects that support the mission and daily operations of the PPA office.

• • Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a graduate program at UConn in a related field (Health Sciences, Education, Public Health/Policy, Student Affairs, or a related discipline).

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with student advising, event planning, or leadership development.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement services that support student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high-achieving or pre-professional students.

• Familiarity with the health professions or law school application processes.

• Ability to work independently and solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Technical skills related to social media, website platforms, and database management systems.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to sarah.scheidel@uconn.edu as soon as possible. Please also forward an email from your graduate faculty advisor indicating approval of this graduate assistantship within your program of study.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application deadline, July 6, 2025.