Academic Advisor​/Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Eastern Oregon University
- Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

Applicant must provide:

• 1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
• 2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
• 3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.

Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

• Paid holidays (10 days/year)
• Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
• Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month - no limit!)
• Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounted athletics facilities membership

For more details, see Prospective Employees.

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) seeks nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of Healthcare Programs Coordinator. The position is a full-time, 12-month, shared position and reports directly to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management.

The Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator provides comprehensive academic advising that supports student success, retention, and timely degree completion for both on-campus and online students. The position serves assigned academic disciplines, with primary responsibility for advising students in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences (STMHS) programs, including pre-professional healthcare pathways.

The incumbent serves as a liaison between Eastern Oregon University and graduate health professional programs, coordinates pre-professional healthcare initiatives, develops advising resources and student opportunities, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance student success and enrollment goals.

• Provide comprehensive academic advising for an assigned caseload of on-campus and online students, including first-time, transfer, and continuing students.
• Guide students regarding degree requirements, academic policies, educational opportunities, career planning, academic progress, and available campus resources.
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and implement interventions, referrals, and support strategies to improve student success, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Coordinate with faculty advising mentors, university departments, and student support services to address student needs and academic concerns.
• Develop and implement advising procedures, conduct workshops, trainings, orientation, and outreach activities, and assist students through…