Academic Counselor

Position: Academic Counselor - 833280
Job Summary

Guide students on their path to health careers as an Academic Counselor!

The Pre-Health Professions Academic Counselor will be instrumental in helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. As the expert advisor for students preparing for professional programs in chiropractic, dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, podiatry, and veterinary medicine, you will play a vital role in their academic and personal development.

You will be responsible for comprehensively advising pre-health students on curriculum requirements, application timelines, exam preparation, and other elements critical for acceptance into competitive programs. Through individual meetings, workshops, and campus events, you will guide students every step of the way. You will also collaborate closely with faculty to ensure students stay on track academically and gain valuable experiences to strengthen their applications.

Above all, you will inspire and motivate students as they work to achieve their dreams of careers in healthcare. Your passion for helping others will be apparent as you support students through both successes and setbacks. You will take pride in seeing the students you've mentored go on to serve their communities as the next generation of doctors, PAs, and other providers.

If you enjoy making a difference in people's lives through education and career advising, this is the role for you. ETSU is seeking a counselor with strong advising skills and knowledge of health professions to shepherd our future physicians, dentists, and more.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to work independently as well as a member of an advisement team

* Excellent written, non-verbal, and verbal communication

* Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs of the position/office as they arise

* Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities

* Ability to develop and deliver oral presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders, including current and enrolled students, parents, and university personnel

* Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential student information

* Ability to work with a diverse student population

* Knowledge of basic statistics

* Ability to integrate the use of software packages to procure and present information clearly and concisely to students

* Strong advising and/or counseling skills

* Attentiveness to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner.

* Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including minority and international students.

Required Qualifications

* A Master's degree or a Bachelor's + Two (2) years of related work experience (plus any additional required experience)

* Two years of experience working with students in a higher education setting, which may include graduate assistantships

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with professional healthcare programs and/or pre-health students

* Experience with learning communities

* Experience in career, personal, financial aid, and academic counseling preferred

Compensation and Benefits

* Job Family - Student Services Professional 2

* Market Range - 7 Salary Schedules

* For information on benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Application Instructions

* Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

* Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

* Documents needed to apply:
Cover Letter and Resume

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.