JR88871

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position serves as the primary academic advisor for Master of Public Health Students. Responsibilities include updating advising guidelines and policies in-line with curriculum changes in order to support overall advising support. This position will lead the team of academic advisors and also serve as part of the Student Support Team to provide crisis intervention, case management, and assist the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Director for Student Engagement with emergent student issues and concerns.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as an academic advisor for a designated number (approximately 100) of Master’s students in Public Health, helping students persist to graduation, including helping students navigate the school and university systems. Refers students to appropriate school and university resources. Serves as administrative resource to current students and supports Admissions and Recruitment with prospective student questions and attending recruitment events. Communicates with Registrar’s Office as the functional area liaison, including gaining expertise in course sequencing and curriculum changes.
• Supports students and student groups by helping them to navigate school and university systems, and abiding by university guidelines. Assists in the delivery of student group trainings and activities.
• Updates and maintains advising materials, assist with online communication of advising processes and policies, and ensuring advising support is in compliance with curricular requirements. Creates and maintains curriculum chart associated with programs various concentration and specialization needs.
• Effectively communicate expectations and process includes but not limited to registration, pre-requisite compliance, and incomplete compliance. 
• While leading academic advising team, assess and improve current advising offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations.
• Will require some evening and weekend availability.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Ability to lift and carry items over 25 lbs.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Academic Advising, ADA Compliance, Curriculum Consulting, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Management, Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA), Higher Education Admissions, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Student Accommodation, Student Records Management, Student Retention, Transcript Evaluation, Written Communication

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.