Academic Advisor, Health Professions Advising Office

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Number: 118190
Title: Academic Advisor
Functional Title: Academic Advisor, Health Professions Advising Office
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) is a busy and efficient health careers advising unit, serving over 3,500 students across campus and in all majors. The advisor will provide advising services to students pursuing medical and dental school admissions and other professional tracks as demand requires, serve on the Pre-health Committee, and evaluate student credentials for professional school applications. Significant technical writing is involved.
The advisor develops and presents workshops on the health professions, coordinates presentations for campus partners, and co-chairs the annual professional school conference. With Assistant Dean, compiles data for annual report.
This position serves as the liaison for the Shady Grove campus students and other transfer student partnerships. While this position manages several responsibilities, 1:1 student advising is the primary job function.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability and desire to work with diverse populations.
Ability to use computer software and learn campus software advising programs. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
Preferences:
Master’s Degree from Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, Science or health-related field.  At least one year of direct service delivery to students.
Additional Certifications:
N/A
Additional Information:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. For best consideration, apply by January 10, 2022.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer 
terminal; extensive reading.
Posting Date: 12/20/2021
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/10/2022
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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