Academic Advisor Job at The University of Mississippi, University, MS

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  • The University of Mississippi
  • University, MS

Job Description

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU >   connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

Department Summary

The Health Professions Advising Office is an office that has great synergy. The staff works extremely well together and enjoy advising the students in health professions. This position will primarily advise undergraduate students towards professional school. They will also advise some Allied Health Studies Majors. Work performed includes but not limited to: one-on-one academic advising, mock interviews, work with professional school applications and on-campus recruiting. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family - Academic Advising

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -5

Min Mid Max
$42,640$53,310$63,980

Role Summary

Advises students on academic matters, such as course selection and degree requirements, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality to ensure students reach academic, personal, and professional success.

Examples of Work Performed

  • Advise undergraduate students
  • Participate in on-campus recruitment
  • Serve on Scholarship Committee
  • Advise health professions student organizations
  • Coordinate Health Professions Specific events
  • Participate in conducting mock interviews
  • Teach health professions specific courses
  • Career Coaching 
  • Teach health professions specific courses

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Receives, processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
2.Serves as a main point of contact for students providing basic organizational information about educational options, academic requirements and institutional resources and addressing their needs.
3.Counsels students in identifying and assessing their interests, skills and values to match appropriate fields of study and career options and refers students to appropriate institutional resources.
4. Maintains confidentiality and accurate student records according to program policies.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Experience: No Experience Required

 

 

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree or terminal health professions degree in their specific field of study.

 

Please provide a resume and cover letter.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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