Academic Advisor - Medical Education

Job Title:

Academic Advisor - Medical Education

Academic Advisor is to guide students through the initial part of their professional development with considerations given to students’ academic needs, goals, interests and prior education, along with available institutional and school support services.

Education and Experience

Required:

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of work experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or higher education administration.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration

Required:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred.

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to learn and use computer programs, network software and database management systems. Ability to effectively and efficiently find and analyze information. Ability to process and maintain confidential information. Ability to work effectively with individuals from varying backgrounds.

• Assess individual students’ study skills, identify appropriate resources and make appropriate referrals for students perceived to be at risk.
• Assist students in the development of individualized educational plans.
• Maintain appropriate administrative documents.
• Develop and promote internal communication and resource sharing in order to promote student success.
• Track the collective needs of students.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement for all services related to academic advising.
• Integrate best practices and technology aimed at improving student services.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requires occasional bending (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Full time

Yes

Salary

100

Day

No

06/26/2026

R

Professional and Technical

SOM-Curriculum Fund

Main Campus Jackson