Academic Advisor College of Health Sciences

Position Announcement

The College of Health Sciences is seeking an academic advisor position. The position will advise students interested in pursuing Health Science degrees in the College of Health Sciences. The academic advisor assists students in both pre-requisites as well as major, minor and/or degree of study requirements. The position will be supervised by the Dean of the College and the Director of College Advisement and will interface closely with Academic Advisement office.

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• Advise students for degree programs, minors and certificates in the College of Health Sciences. Advise students with health science pre-requisite coursework planning, as well as degree attainment planning, once admitted to a health science program.
• Work with students on graduation-related paperwork, financial aid degree audit requests, etc.
• Participate in retention initiatives under the direction of Academic Advisement.
• Represent Advisement in University promotional and incoming student events, including orientation and presentations in local high schools.
• Refer students to other offices for assistance, such as Financial Aid & Scholarships, Accessibility and Disability Center, TRiO Programs, Booth Wellness Center, Community Outreach programs, etc.
• Attend professional development opportunities for Advisement and the college; serve on various university committees.
• Assist with the Commencement program at the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree also preferred.
• Two years of advising or related experience required; higher education advisement experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills; ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university stakeholders.
• Background must show ability to positively relate to multicultural students, first generation students, non-traditional students, and students in transition.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $44,500 for Bachelor's degree-qualified candidate and $47,750 for Master's degree-qualified candidates. Desired start of February/March 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

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ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 29, 2026. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

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