Academic Advisor I - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida

University of Florida
University of Florida
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Gainesville, United States

3 weeks ago

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As an Academic Advisor I, this individual will engage with partners across the university to highlight the benefits of pharmacy as a career as well as become the point person that promotes our pipeline programs and Pharm.

D. program at UF events. This individual will also assist with academic advisement for pre-health professional students seeking admission to the College of Pharmacy. This position will manage, track and help the Pharmacy Early Assurance Program (PEAP) grow.

Other responsibilities involve assisting with the recruitment of students, teaching an orientation seminar to UF freshmen, maintaining accurate records for reports and interaction with computer systems established by the University to track and advise students.


STUDENT ADVISING

  • Support UF prepharmacy students by advising on prerequisite and general education requirements, college admissions, and alternative career paths using SASS, University Tracking, and Salesforce for tracking.
  • Assist with and facilitate the First Year Florida seminar courses for freshmen at the University of Florida.
  • Represent the College of Pharmacy at UF's Preview program and other advisementrelated events, including the Undergraduate Advising Council. Serve as a liaison to UF's Academic Advising Center, providing information on educational and career options in Pharmacy to incoming students.
  • Track and advise students in the 3+4 program to ensure they follow procedures for graduating from their undergraduate program after the first year of pharmacy school.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Develop and nurture relationships with faculty members and academic advisors at the University of Florida to promote collaboration and support for our Pharm.
D. program.

  • Keep accurate records of students' progress and create reports for the PEAP program and track information in Salesforce.
  • Assist in identifying prospective options to grow the Early Assurance Programs.
  • Aid in the development of Early Assurance programs that feed into our Pharm.
D. program while increasing the number of students in our Early Assurance and Pre-Pharmacy programs.

  • Seek out and cultivate partnerships with university departments and organizations to boost our program's visibility and reputation.
  • Coordinate visits with prospective UF students, high school field trips to campus, visiting Pre-Pharmacy student organizations, coordinate skills lab experiences for prospective UF students.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

  • Respond to student inquiries and requests.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the UF Admissions department, the UF Pre-Health Advisors, the UF feeder colleges of biology (CLAS and CALS), the UF Nutritional Food Sciences program advisors, the UF Career Connections department and any other program or department that could feed students to our program.
  • Work with the UF Pre-Pharmacy Society to expand membership to prospective students from the local feeder state schools.
  • Represents the College of Pharmacy at UF hosted Open Houses, College and Career Fairs and advises prospective students on the UF COP Pharm.
D. Program.


OTHER DUTIES

  • Back up and support of other staff in the Office for Student Affairs.


The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences.

The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others.

We're committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions.

In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.


Expected Salary:

$45,000 - $50,000

  • Health Insurance: UF participates in state
- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more

  • Retirement Options:
Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan

  • Leave:
UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts

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Minimum Requirements:


Master's degree in education, counseling, or academic field related to the college OR Bachelor's degree in similar fields with one year of relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Ability to be proactive and selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Organizational
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