Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Eastern Oregon University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time-off

Healthcare insurance (medical, dental,

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Employer paid life insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Athletics facilities membership

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University in Oregon seeks a full-time Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator to provide comprehensive academic advising for STMHS programs, including pre-professional healthcare pathways, for on-campus and online students.

The role serves as a liaison with graduate health professional programs, coordinates pre-professional healthcare initiatives, develops advising resources, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student success and

Qualifications

• Two years working with students in higher education, adult education, student services or student personnel, counseling or social work, or educational administration.
• Two years demonstrating the following required skills: problem-solving and critical thinking; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal ability; research and team skills; organizational and presentation skills; multi-tasking ability; and ability to prioritize work in alignment with the position’s focus.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
• Masters degree in Adult Education, Student Services, Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related field
• One year of prior academic advising experience with student populations similar to EOU

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic advising that supports student success, retention, and timely degree completion for STMHS and related programs.
• Serve as a liaison between Eastern Oregon University and graduate health professional programs.
• Coordinate pre-professional healthcare initiatives, develop advising resources and student opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student success and enrollment goals.

Skills

problem-solving

verbal communication

interpersonal skills

organizational skills

multi-tasking

presentation skills

research skills

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

Applicant must provide:

• Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
• Resume/Curriculum vitae;
• Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.

Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:

• Paid holidays (10 days/year)
• Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
• Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!)
• Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounted athletics facilities membership

For more details, see Prospective Employees .

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Posting Number

Posting Number 20110706C&A

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Eastern Oregon University ( EOU ) seeks nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of Healthcare Programs Coordinator. The position is a full-time, 12-month, shared position and reports directly to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management. The Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator provides comprehensive academic advising that supports student success, retention, and timely degree completion for both on-campus and online students. The position serves assigned academic disciplines, with primary responsibility for advising students in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences ( STMHS ) programs, including pre-professional healthcare pathways. The incumbent serves as a liaison between Eastern Oregon University and graduate health professional programs, coordinates pre-professional healthcare initiatives, develops advising resources and student opportunities, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student success and enrollment goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Experience

• Two (2) years working with students in higher education, adult education, student services or student personnel, counseling or social work, or educational administration
• Two (2) years demonstrating the following required skills: problem-solving and critical thinking; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal ability; research and team skills; organizational and presentation skills; multi-tasking ability; and ability to prioritize work in alignment with the position’s focus
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Masters degree in Adult Education, Student Services, Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related field

Experience

• One (1) year of prior academic advising experience with student populations similar to EOU

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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