Academic Program Specialist
Posting Summary
Job Title
Academic Program Specialist
Division
Divison of Academic Affairs
Department
Dean Community Health & Policy
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000 / year
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Student Support Services and Outreach unit in advising designated undergraduate Pre-Nursing and Health Education majors within the School of Community Health & Policy (SCHP). A successful candidate for the position should be able to develop and evaluate written academic plans, interpret SCHP undergraduate program curricula and University academic policies, and provide a high level of student support and attention to detail to promote student success and create new programming to support student success.
Job Duties
- Work with the Undergraduate Student Support Services and Outreach Director and the Department Chair of Public and Allied Health in advising sophomore and transfer Nursing majors in taking prerequisite coursework toward admission into the upper-division Nursing program; work with the Department Chair of Public and Allied Health in advising sophomore, junior, and senior Health Education majors; assist students in completing their Pathway to Graduation.
- Develop, evaluate, and/or maintain student records for Pathway to Graduation using an academic evaluation system. Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
- Interpret university and SCHP undergraduate academic policies to advisees.
- Refer students who need academic, financial, student development, or counseling support to the appropriate campus resource and services offices.
- Develop interventions and programmatic plans to foster student success.
- Participate in open house, orientation, and other related sessions for prospective and incoming SCHP undergraduate majors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in student advisement or program management is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration: Undergraduate student experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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