Pre-Health Advisor II Riverside, CA

The Academic Advisor II for the Division of Pre-Health at La Sierra University guides academic advising efforts and supports student success across the university’s two-year pre-health programs. The role requires experience in academic counseling and the ability to use campus resources effectively to meet the evolving needs of pre-health students.

The advisor works with the Division of Pre-Health Director and Associate Director to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate programs that help students progress toward their professional health careers. The main goal of the Division of Pre-Health is to prepare students for acceptance into professional health programs after completing their time at La Sierra University. The advisor also helps create a campus environment where pre-health students feel supported and connected.

• Deliver high-quality academic advising to all two-year pre-health students.
• Collaborate with others on the development and implementation of advising programs and initiatives.
• Work with campus departments as needed to support student needs.
• Stay prepared to assist students during walk-in or last-minute appointments.
• Help students build and refine academic/career plans, meeting with them regularly to ensure progress.
• Maintain strong knowledge of La Sierra University’s academic policies and procedures and communicate them clearly to students.
• Follow up with students who receive notices of unsatisfactory work, such as probation for poor attendance, AP/CAP/SAP alerts, failing grades, or incomplete coursework from prior quarters.
• Stay updated on curriculum changes by reaching out to departments and attending departmental, faculty, and student leadership meetings.
• Assist the Associate Director in updating curriculum sheets for all two-year pre-health programs.
• Maintain an up-to-date advising portfolio with a record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), goals & objectives, dates of conferences/webinars/training, and notation of special circumstances.
• Refer students to campus resources when support from another department is necessary (e.g., ODS, Counseling, Student Life).
• Proactively reach out to student advisees and remain accessible.
• Maintain resources for students such as materials and contact information for professional programs in the area.

• Oversee daily operations of the Division of Pre-Health, answering questions from students, faculty, administrators, and prospective students about the university’s two-year pre-health programs.
• Track and maintain retention data and program completion records to support quarterly reporting.
• Assist with departmental outreach to other universities to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Attend conferences and educational meetings as assigned by the Director.
• Serve as sponsor for the Pre-Nursing Club and other clubs designed for two-year pre-health students.
• Host campus tours for prospective students and answer questions from students and their families about the program or the university.
• Participate in outreach events through presentations or tabling activities.
• Provide presentations about the department to visiting students and parents.
• Attend and participate in required training programs.
• Assist with planning and organizing activities that connect students with health professionals, including seminars, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by administration.

• Works well with others and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.
• Shows care and concern for advisees.
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Engages in proactive outreach to monitor student progress.
• Maintains solid knowledge of institutional regulations, policies, academic offerings, and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to locate resources and information related to outside institutions.

• Strong understanding of academic advising and student mentoring.
• Experience working with students and faculty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
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