CPHS Health Professions Advisor

Position: CPHS Health Professions Advisor Department:
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Status:
Full Time

Position Summary:

The CPHS Health Professions Advisor serves as the primary academic advisor for all pre-pharmacy and pre-nursing students and is responsible for current student nurturing by effectively managing the associated pre-professional development activities for the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. The CPHS Health Professions Advisor provides comprehensive educational planning, academic guidance, and professional development advising to students pursuing pharmacy and nursing careers while working intentionally and strategically with campus partners and other key stakeholders to assist students pursuing career in health-related fields including physician assistant studies, physical therapy, public health, and other health professions co-curricular engagement.

The CPHS Health Professions Advisor will serve as a central point of contact for assigned pre-pharmacy and pre-nursing students and operate under the direction of the CPHS Office of Student Affairs. The position exercises substantial discretion and independent judgment in matters of academic significance affecting student progression, retention, graduation, and professional school readiness.

• Advise and manage a caseload of approximately 250 students.
• Meet with all required students in the caseload at least twice per semester for academic progress and planning; available to meet with students for additional advising as needed.
• Provide individualized academic advising to students regarding curriculum planning, degree requirements, General Education requirements, prerequisites for health professions programs, and progression toward graduation.
• Evaluate complex academic records and develop individualized academic plans designed to support student success and achievement of educational and professional goals.
• Analyze academic performance indicators and recommend strategies, interventions, course sequencing, and educational pathways to facilitate student progression.
• Interpret and apply academic regulations, institutional policies, professional school admissions requirements, and curriculum standards when advising students.
• Exercise independent judgment in assessing student circumstances and recommending appropriate academic actions, referrals, and interventions.
• Lead the CPHS Student Affairs Office in the administration, implementation, and advanced use of university student information and engagement systems, including CIS, the early alert system, CRM, and related platforms.
• Assist in the planning and execution of CPHS student events requiring all team member involvement. Planning responsibilities include interaction with faculty, administration community leaders and outside vendors.
• Serve as an integral member of the Office of Student Affairs Team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to;
  Title IX, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Counsel students regarding preparation for competitive admission to health professions programs.
• Review and evaluate academic credentials, experiential learning activities, professional competencies, personal statements, and application readiness.
• Advise students regarding admissions trends, professional expectations, prerequisite completion, and career pathways within the health professions.
• Develop individualized strategic preparation plans for students seeking admission to professional schools.
• Provide guidance regarding application timelines, admissions processes, entrance examinations, clinical experiences, research opportunities, and professional development activities.

• Coordinate and administer advising programs and initiatives supporting student achievement and retention.
• Develop, implement, and assess advising protocols, student success initiatives, workshops, and educational programming.
• Monitor student academic progression and identify students requiring enhanced academic support.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and academic departments regarding student academic matters and institutional retention strategies.
• Maintain advising records and prepare reports used in…