Academic Advisor Contingent II - Health Sciences (PHIT - Grant Funded)

Academic Advisor Contingent II - Health Sciences

Advises undergraduate students in the construction of schedules and core curriculum, major, and elective requirements. Assists in registration and drop/add, approves AP credit, and approves transfer credit to satisfy curriculum requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information to students to make informed decisions to achieve academic success.
• Advise students on academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements at the University.
• Assist students with course selections and information about the services and resources available on campus.
• Advise students on elective courses, completion of major, concentration and sub-plan requirements.
• Advise students on academic career and personal issues, making appropriate referrals to the Career Development Center and Counseling Services.
• Ensure transfer credit is appropriately evaluated and approved in the department.
• Meet with students to review their degree in progress status and plan for final semesters.
• Encourage students to seek out-of-classroom opportunities in research and internships reflective of the major, to build their resume.
• Advise students of graduation application deadlines.
• Direct students to the appropriate faculty within the department for information on post-baccalaureate and graduate programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior employment in higher education, teaching K-12 or in a position requiring strong customer service. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must display a high level of enthusiasm coupled with a student-centered and student-friendly approach and mindset, ideal for working with college students.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual platforms and be familiar with student information systems.
• Must clear a criminal background check prior to onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

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