Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor to join a collaborative, student-centered team dedicated to helping undergraduates achieve their academic and professional goals. Our advisors work with over 1600 students across six degree programs (Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Computational Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology), each with its own distinct curriculum, career landscape, and graduate or professional school pathways.

Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented minority, first-generation, and international students, and are interested in applying to professional health-related programs (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, etc.) or research-based graduate programs, and/or pursuing careers in research, education and industry. Advisors in this department play a meaningful role in connecting students with the right experiences, resources, and guidance at each stage of their undergraduate journey.

The ideal candidate has subject-matter expertise and/or work experience in the life sciences or related fields, and a genuine commitment to student success. This role requires the ability to manage a substantial advising caseload while balancing administrative, project-driven, and collaborative responsibilities. This position requires patience, flexibility, energy, and a sincere desire to assist students. Excellent organizational, communication, and timeliness skills, as well as cooperation, collaboration, and accuracy are essential.

Successful candidates will have an ability to understand and appreciate the perspectives of students from all communities, especially communities of color and other underrepresented groups. We seek to hire individuals who foster and promote an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued; treat all individuals with respect; build collaborative working relationships with people of all backgrounds; and practice equitable treatment and opportunity for all individuals.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a master's degree and 2 years of experience working with high school or undergraduate students in an advisory, teaching, supervisory, or mentoring role. Preferred qualifications include:
Master's degree in biological sciences or an adjacent field, such as biomedical engineering, chemistry, data science with a life science focus, environmental science, clinical lab science, neuroscience, psychology, post-graduate allied health, or science education. For candidates without a master's degree in biology or a related field, a bachelor's degree in any STEM field and 4 years of related experience. Familiarity with pre-medical advising, professional school application processes (MD, MD/PhD, PA, dental, veterinary, etc.),

or graduate school preparation in the life sciences. Experience in academic, clinical, or research settings relevant to the life sciences.