Jennifer Heinold
Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising
Pronouns: she / her
Jen has been with Career and Professional Development since fall of 2019. Previously, she focused on general career advising. Currently, she serves as an assistant director of health professions advising. She is able to assist students working towards both patient-facing roles and the corresponding education required, and other areas of healthcare and health sciences. Jen is also able to discuss the federal job search process.
Key responsibilities
- Advise students and alumni regarding pursuing careers in the health care professions
- Assist students with application process for admission to professional schools
- Liaison to the College of Science
- Liaison to the office for Services for Students with Disabilities
- Federal Job Search Career Advisor
Education
Master of Education – Educational Organization and Leadership
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Eastern Illinois University
Professional affiliations and certifications
- National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP)
- Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers (VACE)
- Certified Autism Specialist through IBCCES