Academic Advisor - College of Health Sciences

About the role

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor position. This position will advise undergraduate students in CHS on course schedules, academic planning, academic and college success strategies, and applying to a wide range of clinical health care programs. In addition, these positions will teach a one-hour career development seminar course and may teach leadership or college student/academic success courses.

Responsibilities

• Advising Students, supporting faculty with advising issues, maintaining records/files for students.
• Stay updated and current on advising issues by attending campus-wide meetings.
• Aid faculty in departments with admissions questions and administrative issues related to advising.
• Advise and assist faculty with online and distance education students.
• Advise and assist department with other projects and services related to student success and retention.
• Meet with prospective students, particularly transfer students.
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of resources and guides related academic unit programs that will aid in student recruitment and transferability.
• Program programming with focus on retention and student engagement, including significant interaction and utilization of university early-alert systems.
• Manage student files according to standard.
• Help students find and utilize appropriate information/systems to aid in navigating campus policies and procedures.
• Update student files in MU Connect, myZou, and other applicable university systems.
• Check for completion of graduation requirements for student population.
• Aid department in executing other student records processes.
• Instruct one-hour credit course for health-sciences majors (Health Sci 3000).
• Other job development and other duties not otherwise specified.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,040.00 - $56,992.00
Grade: GGS 008
University Title: Academic Advisor

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm