"Academic Advisor for the College of Health Sciences"

Hiring Department

ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Student Services
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia

Job Description

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is seeking applicants for 2 (two) Academic Advisor positions. These positions will advise undergraduate students in CHS on course schedules, academic planning, academic and college success strategies, and applying to a wide range of clinical health care programs. In addition, these positions will teach a one-hour career development seminar course and may teach leadership or college student/academic success courses.

Job Responsibilities

• Advising
  • Advising Students, supporting faculty with advising issues, maintaining records/files for students.
  • Stay updated and current on advising issues by attending campus-wide meetings.
  • Assist faculty in departments with admissions questions and administrative issues related to advising.
  • Advise and assist faculty with online and distance education students.
  • Advise and assist department with other projects and services related to student success and retention.
• Recruitment and Retention
  • Meet with prospective students, particularly transfer students.
  • Assist with creation and maintenance of resources and guides related academic unit programs that will aid in student recruitment and transferability.
  • Programming with focus on retention and student engagement, including significant interaction and utilization of university early-alert systems.
• Records Maintenance
  • Manage student files according to standard.
  • Help students find and utilize appropriate information/systems to aid in navigating campus policies and procedures.
  • Update student files in MU Connect, myZou, and other applicable university systems.
  • Check for completion of graduation requirements for student population.
  • Assist department in executing other student records processes.
• Instruction
  • Teach one-hour credit course for health-sciences majors (Health Sci 3000).
• Other
  • Job development and other duties not otherwise specified.

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $39,249.60 - $55,889.60
Grade: GGS 008
University Title: Academic Advisor

Application Materials

Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 58103).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.