Academic Advisor

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Academic Advisor to be the primary academic contact for graduate public health students. This role involves advising students on curriculum, policies, and assisting with academic progress from matriculation to graduation. Candidates should have a Master's Degree and experience in academic advising or student services, particularly within a public health context.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years of experience required.
• Experience in public health or related field preferred.
• Ability to relate to diverse students essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising through recruitment, matriculation, retention, and graduation.
• Liaise between students and faculty on academic policies.
• Assist in the management of MPH Program Orientation for incoming students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Qualtrics

Job description

We are seeing a Academic Advisor who will serve as primary academic contact for - graduate students in the full-time Master of Public Health Program including MPH/JD, MPH/MSW, IIHMR and GPMR/OMR cohorts. KAcademic Advisor who will serve as primary academic contact for - graduate students in the full-time Master of Public Health Program including MPH/JD, MPH/MSW, IIHMR and GPMR/OMR cohorts. Key liaison between faculty advisors and students. Conveys academic content of public health core competencies to both prospective and current students. Monitors academic progress of MPH students from matriculation through degree completion. -

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Advising o Key contact for full-time students through the entire cycle i.e., recruitment, matriculation, retention, and graduation.
• Communicate the curriculum with a broad understanding of public health core competencies to prospective and current MPH students.
• Interpret and communicate academic policies and procedures to current and prospective students.
• Provide academic advising for international students within the program and liaise with the International Student Office in working with visa issues and completing visa related forms.
• Advise prospective students, participate in web chat sessions, and workshops with substantive knowledge in public health career options.
• Communicate key academic and -degree related information during advising sessions.
• Provide advising and support to students experiencing academic difficulties including those on academic warning.
• Knowledgeable and able to triage questions from prospective and current students about their educational and career goals in public health.
• Faculty Liaison o Key liaison between MPH Executive Board members, Concentration Directors, faculty advisors and students - with a broad understanding of the content areas of the concentrations and academic departments.
• Communicate academic and program policies to faculty.
• Identify common themes and issues among the students to bring to the attention of the MPH Faculty Executive Board.
• Orientation o Assists in the management of MPH Program Orientation for the incoming students.
• Advise students on preparing for Orientation, coursework, and logistics associated with the program.
• Develops online pre-orientation introductory FT MPH program CoursePlus site.
• Develops and maintains student program manual.
• Records/Administration o Develop, implement, and monitor systems that track the academic progress of students.
• Create reports and presentation data on academic status of students.
• Manage list serve for full time students to publicize events and provide critical information for the student body.
• Provide leadership and support for MPH special events including orientations, symposiums, seminars and workshops.
• Responsible for completing graduation audits and submitting the graduation approval list in conjunction with the Records Office.
• Work closely with other offices.

We are seeing a Academic Advisor who will serve as primary academic contact for - graduate students in the full-time Master of Public Health Program including MPH/JD, MPH/MSW, IIHMR and GPMR/OMR cohorts. KAcademic Advisor who will serve as primary academic contact for - graduate students in the full-time Master of Public Health Program including MPH/JD, MPH/MSW, IIHMR and GPMR/OMR cohorts. Key liaison between faculty advisors and students. Conveys academic content of public health core competencies to both prospective and current students. Monitors academic progress of MPH students from matriculation through degree completion. -

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Advising o Key contact for full-time students through the entire cycle i.e., recruitment, matriculation, retention, and graduation.
• Communicate the curriculum with a broad understanding of public health core competencies to prospective and current MPH students.
• Interpret and communicate academic policies and procedures to current and prospective students.
• Provide academic advising for international students within the program and liaise with the International Student Office in working with visa issues and completing visa related forms.
• Advise prospective students, participate in web chat sessions, and workshops with substantive knowledge in public health career options.
• Communicate key academic and -degree related information during advising sessions.
• Provide advising and support to students experiencing academic difficulties including those on academic warning.
• Knowledgeable and able to triage questions from prospective and current students about their educational and career goals in public health.
• Faculty Liaison o Key liaison between MPH Executive Board members, Concentration Directors, faculty advisors and students - with a broad understanding of the content areas of the concentrations and academic departments.
• Communicate academic and program policies to faculty.
• Identify common themes and issues among the students to bring to the attention of the MPH Faculty Executive Board.
• Orientation o Assists in the management of MPH Program Orientation for the incoming students.
• Advise students on preparing for Orientation, coursework, and logistics associated with the program.
• Develops online pre-orientation introductory FT MPH program CoursePlus site.
• Develops and maintains student program manual.
• Records/Administration o Develop, implement, and monitor systems that track the academic progress of students.
• Create reports and presentation data on academic status of students.
• Manage list serve for full time students to publicize events and provide critical information for the student body.
• Provide leadership and support for MPH special events including orientations, symposiums, seminars and workshops.
• Responsible for completing graduation audits and submitting the graduation approval list in conjunction with the Records Office.
• Work closely with other offices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Three years' experience.
• Additional experience may substitute for advanced education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years working in public health, student services, or other related field.
  

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills particularly within the context of an extremely diverse and accomplished student body.
• Ability to relate to and provide resources for international students who are making the transition to a rigorous academic setting in the US.
• Ability to relate effectively to accomplished professionals including physicians, lawyers, nurses, educators who are making the transition to life as a student.
• Accurately assess whether students are best assisted by MPH Program staff or if a referral to faculty or other professionals is more appropriate. Interact effectively with a broad range of faculty, MPH Program staff, and colleagues throughout the school.
• A strong individual performer and team player.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to provide support for students with significant needs while serving the entire MPH student body at the same time.
• The ability to discern which students require a quick appointment and which students need extensive support.
• To be able to find the balance between developing relationships with individual students, while providing support for the students as a whole.
• Excellent communication skills particularly within the context of working one-on-one with MPH students from initial inquiry to the school to graduation and beyond.
• Strong computer skills including preparation of detailed tables and documents. Experienced in -using - various software applications, such as MS Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and survey design software (Qualtrics). Knowledge of Johns Hopkins
• organizational structure, administrative procedures, and data systems (SIS, SOPHAS, CoursePlus, Degree Audit) preferred. -

Scope of Responsibility

• Becomes knowledgeable regarding:
• A general understanding of the field of public health with an intellectual curiosity to learn more about the various research fields within the various departments of the school.
• The MPH Program as a whole with particular attention to the academic standards, policies and procedures of the MPH Program.
• Utilization of JHU applications including SIS, SOPHAS, CoursePlus and degree audit and MPH office database.
• The various academic and professional degrees within the school and the different academic departments within the school.
• Formal and informal office goals.
• Is sensitive to the multiple roles of colleagues within the MPH Program Office. Understands the role of the MPH Program Office with the various faculty and academic departments.
• Decision Making.
• On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people and the efficiency and/or quality of the overall operation of the office
• . Must be able to multitask and manage ongoing competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to handle a variety of student issues required.

Communication

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills with particular expertise in working with students in a one-on-one context.
• Adept at communicating with a diverse population of graduate students both domestic and international students with a broad range of professional backgrounds.
• Adept at communicating with faculty, other administrative offices and University personnel.

Classified Title: Academic Advisor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: Min $54,080 - Max $94,710 Annually ($74,390 budgeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Master of Public Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

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