College of Health Professions - Dual Degree and Combined Programs Advisor

College of Health Professions - Dual Degree and Combined Programs Advisor

4000 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award‑winning, NPR‑affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

The Dual Degree & Combined Program Advisor supports the success, progression, and transition of students pursuing dual degree and combined program pathways. This role provides proactive, student-centered advising, utilizes progression and data tracking processes, and leads outreach and programming to strengthen the undergraduate‑to‑graduate pipeline. Working collaboratively with faculty, admissions, and campus partners, the advisor helps ensure a seamless, well‑supported student experience while using data and engagement strategies to improve retention, enrollment, and overall program effectiveness.

• Independently advise and support a caseload of dual degree and combined program pathway students from entry through completion.
• Provide holistic, proactive advising that supports academic planning, progression, and timely degree completion.
• Partner with students to navigate dual/combined degree requirements, policies, and transitions from undergraduate to graduate study.

• Monitor student progress using established systems and identify at‑risk students through data and early alert mechanisms.
• Conduct targeted outreach and implement intervention strategies to support student retention and success.
• Support student progression processes, including tracking eligibility, preparing student materials, and assisting with review processes.
• Translate institutional strategy into student-facing processes, communications, and advising practices that support the undergraduate‑to‑graduate pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure alignment of messaging and a seamless student experience.

• Plan and execute workshops, information sessions, onboarding programs, and engagement initiatives for dual degree, combined programs, and prospective graduate students.
• Lead outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in combined program pathways.
• Support recruitment-related events and represent programs to prospective and current…