Health Education Advisor

DEFINITION:

Guide health education students in the pursuit of their desired health related program at CFCC (open enrollment and selective admission) by assessing their needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences. Collaborate with faculty members and Student Services staff to assist students in their enrollment steps and registration in required/relevant general education courses. Understand and interpret selective admissions processes of all Health and Human Services majors at CFCC to help prepare students for their impending application "Intent to Apply" and provide "Parallel Planning" resources.

Assist in the decision process of applicants for over 17 health science programs (application review and selections).

• Receives general supervision from the Coordinator of the Health Science Enrollment Center (HSEC).

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide support to students who visit the HSEC Center by greeting the students and assisting with check-in.
• Advise students about all aspects of academic requirements with respect to the selection of courses.
• Establish and maintain thorough understanding of Health and Human Services program requirements, including graduation requirements (as described in the information packets).
• Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores.
• Initiate contact with students to inform and prepare them for general education course selections relevant to their Health and Human Services major.
• Assist students with "Parallel Planning" and consistently develop this concept to be a realistic resource to students who apply to highly selective majors.
• Assist students with learning how to understand the information on program websites, including the various program point count sheets.
• Assist students with the course registration process (including teaching them to interpret program evaluations and use Self-Service registration as needed).
• Assist with communications to students regarding student resources, academic planning, information sessions, and registration.
• Provide students support when appropriate while remaining objective with respect to CFCC’s Health and Human Services program selection processes.
• Assist program faculty at information sessions
• Manage & assist with Nurse Aide inquires/general questions
• Refer students to the appropriate specialized staff for issues such as counseling and/or financial assistance.
• Assist with the application review process (point count review correspondence and point count verification)
• Assist with selection process (ranking, decision correspondence: seat acceptance responses)
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with students and admissions decisions.
• Serve as TEAS liaison (be familiar with test process and import tests daily or as needed)
• Stay abreast of changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course changes, deadlines and other important dates, costs, etc.
• Disseminate information on institutional policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Participate in the HSEC’s planning, implementation, and evaluation of goals and objectives.
• Participate in Student Services programs.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

• College policies and procedures regarding Health and Human Services program admission standards and educational program requirements.
• The concepts of adult learning.
• Purpose of academic advising.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer…