Academic Advisor - Medical Education

Job Summary

Academic Advisor is to guide students through the initial part of their professional development with considerations given to students’ academic needs, goals, interests and prior education, along with available institutional and school support services.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of work experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or higher education administration.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual students’ study skills, identify appropriate resources and make appropriate referrals for students perceived to be at risk.
• Assist students in the development of individualized educational plans.
• Maintain appropriate administrative documents.
• Develop and promote internal communication and resource sharing in order to promote student success.
• Track the collective needs of students.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement for all services related to academic advising.
• Integrate best practices and technology aimed at improving student services.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional bending (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Work Shift

Day

Pay Class

Salary FTE %: 100