Pre-Health Advisor II

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor II to support pre-health students in their educational journey. This role involves providing high-quality academic advising, collaborating with faculty and staff, and maintaining essential records for the two-year pre-health programs. The advisor will play a crucial role in helping students navigate their academic and career paths, ensuring they are well-prepared for acceptance into professional health programs. If you are passionate about student success and have a strong background in academic advising, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition Assistance

10 Paid Holidays

FSA

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Identity Protection Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1+ years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality academic advising to pre-health students.
• Maintain records and retention data for the two-year Pre-Health programs.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance student success.

Skills

Academic advising and mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teaching academic success strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Division of Pre-Health Academic Advisor II at La Sierra University oversees academic advising and promotes student success within the university’s two-year pre-health programs. This position requires someone with experience in academic counseling, knowledge of the pre-health/healthcare career track, and the ability to leverage campus resources to meet the changing needs of pre-health students.

The advisor works closely with the Division of Pre-Health Director and Assistant Director in planning, developing, maintaining, and evaluating programs designed to help La Sierra University students stay on track toward their professional careers. The goal of the Division of Pre-Health is to help students get accepted into professional health programs after their time at La Sierra University. The advisor also works to provide a “home” on campus for pre-health professions students.

Roles and Responsibilities of Advisor

The advisor’s active role entails the following responsibilities:

1. Advising

1. Provide high quality academic advising to all two-year Pre-Health students.
2. Work collaboratively to aid the development and implementation of advising programs and initiatives.
3. Work collaboratively with all departments on campus as needed.
4. Prepare for walk-in and last-minute appointments with students.
5. Help students define and develop academic/career plans, regularly meeting with students to ensure they are on track with their plan.
6. Possess an understanding of La Sierra University’s academic policies and procedures in order to explain to students as needed.
7. Follow up with students on any report of unsatisfactory work (notice of class probation for poor attendance, notice of AP/CAP/SAP and/or failing grades, incomplete grades from past quarter(s), etc.).
8. Stay informed of curriculum changes by actively reaching out to departments, attending departmental meetings, faculty meetings, and meetings with student leaders.
9. Update curriculum sheets for two-year pre-health programs.
10. Maintain an up-to-date advising portfolio with a record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), goals & objectives, dates of conferences/webinars/training, and notation of special circumstances.
11. Refer students to outside resources when intervention from other departments is needed (e.g., ODS, Counseling, Student Life, etc.).
12. Proactively contact and be available for student advisees.
13. Maintain resources for students such as materials and contact information for professional programs in the area.

1. Department Duties

1. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the DPH, including answering questions from students, faculty, administrators, and potential students about the two-year Pre-Health Professions programs at La Sierra University.
2. Maintain records and retention data for all two-year Pre-Health programs to track program completion to contribute to quarterly reports.
3. Contribute to department outreach efforts to other Universities for potential collaboration opportunities.
4. Attend conferences and educational meetings as assigned by the Director.
5. Sponsor the Pre-Nursing club and any other clubs for two-year Pre-Health students.
6. Host campus tours for prospective students to answer any questions they or their families may have about the program or University.
7. Participate in outreach events by presenting or tabling.
8. Give presentations about the department to visiting students and parents.
9. Attend and participate in training programs as assigned.
10. Help plan and execute opportunities for contact with health professionals by way of seminars, workshops, and access to volunteer experiences.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Characteristics of an Effective Advisor

1. Able to collaborate and work well with others.
2. Understands the path to a career in healthcare.
3. Prior experience or relevant coursework in the pre-health track.
4. Concerned and caring attitude toward advisees.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Proactive with student outreach to monitor student progress.
7. Knowledgeable of institutional regulations, policies, offerings, and procedures.
8. Savvy with finding resources and information regarding outside institutions.

Required Skills

1. Understanding of academic advising and mentoring.
2. Demonstrated experience in student and faculty engagement.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
4. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
5. Attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to present to campus community with a professional persona.
7. Persistent problem solver.
8. Ability to perform job independently, but also able to work collaboratively in a closely supervised setting with specific job requirements.
9. Ability to teach basic academic success strategies to students.
10. Understand and uphold ethical responsibilities involved with confidential information.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree required from four-year college or university; with one plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Documents to submit:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Wage Range:

$19.51 to $22.50 per hour plus generous benefits.

• Comprehensive health coverage available.
• Tuition Assistance.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• FSA, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Protection Services, and more!