Hybrid Public Health Academic Advisor

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks an Academic Adviser to provide holistic, proactive academic advising for Public Health Sciences graduate students, focusing on degree progression, experiential learning, and career planning.

The role emphasizes data-informed advising, collaboration with faculty and campus partners, and participation in orientation, recruitment, and retention efforts; a Master’s degree and several years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in public health or health sciences education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, student-centered advising regarding course selection, degree requirements, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Monitor academic progress, interpret university policies, and maintain accurate student records.
• Develop individualized academic and career plans aligned with public health pathways and conduct advising sessions (individual and group).
• Identify at-risk students, implement improvement plans, and connect students with tutoring, counseling, and financial support resources.
• Develop and deliver advising and student success materials, and collaborate with faculty and campus partners.

Skills

Academic advising

Student success

Data-informed approaches

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks an Academic Adviser to provide holistic, proactive academic advising for Public Health Sciences graduate students, focusing on degree progression, experiential learning, and career planning.

The role emphasizes data-informed advising, collaboration with faculty and campus partners, and participation in orientation, recruitment, and retention efforts; a Master’s degree and several years of experience are required.