Academic Advisor II, Pre-Professions - Tucson, United States - The University of Arizona

Description

Academic Advisor II, Pre-Professions Posting Number req19054 Department A Center Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

This position reports to the Associate Director of Pre-Professions in The A Center, a unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education. The Pre-Professions Academic Advisor II will provide academic advising to students from all majors who are interested in pursuing law school or careers in health care (including medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and other graduate level health professions), and will assist in the delivery of programming and outreach sponsored by The A Center. This position requires some evening and weekend work, and some travel.

The A Center supports advising and student services for all No Major selected students, (undecided) students. In addition, we support students across the university with Pre-Health, Pre-Law, and major exploration advising, and by hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law Expos.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide developmental advising, major exploration advising, and informational programs to meet the specific needs of pre-law students and/or pre-health students pursuing academic programs leading to health-related professional school admission

Assist students with identifying prerequisite courses, application processes, and extracurricular activities for various health professions

Assists & counsel students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring minors, majors, and career options

Coordinate a pre-professions peer ambassador program

Provide general education academic advising and registration assistance to students enrolled in The A Center

Provide supplemental program planning and support for the Pre-Professions Advising including the development and maintenance of web-based information on academic requirements and admission to health professional schools, and health career options

Assist with the planning and implementation of several events and programs such as the Health Professions Expo, Law School Expo, Patient Experience Volunteer Program, and Global MedCats

Facilitate related pre-law and/or pre-health profession workshops and presentations

Collaborate with The A Center team to provide quality programs and services, including new student and transfer Orientation

Participate in university-wide recruitment activities such as "Destination Arizona"," UA Road Trips, AZX, and Admitted Student Day to provide information about Pre-Professions to prospective students

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental mission, goals, objectives, and programs

Responsible for the revamping of content, deployment, and upkeep of website

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of student development theory

Knowledge of advising practices and principles

Ability to communicate with diverse student populations effectively andprofessionally, university personnel,representatives from businesses and the community

Ability to effectively prioritize and perform duties autonomously

Excellent communication and presentation skills and proactive, open, andresponsive interpersonalskills.

Abilityto communicate effectively with university personnel.

Ability to work evening and weekends, as needed

Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple departments,organizations, and individuals in a complexenvironment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, andPowerPoint)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of 3 years of successful experience inproviding academic advising or in teaching/counseling in higher education.

This position requires some evening and weekend work, and some travel.

Ability to travel (locally, regionally and/or nationally) and have a valid driver's license with the ability to drive according to the University .

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling or related field.

Fluent in Spanish (verbal & written)

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $47356 Grade Range Midpoint $59195 Grade Range Maximum $71034 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Academic Advising Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 3/29/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Eduardo Hernandez,
Open Date 3/12/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed