Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The Senior Academic Advisor for General and Pre-Health Advising plays a vital role in supporting our general academic advising efforts and our pre-health advising initiatives. The George Washington University has many students and alumni interested in pursuing health professions. This position plays an integral role for current students in all undergraduate schools (CCAS, Elliott, SEAS, GWSB, and Milken) and GW alumni for the purposes of exploring whether a health profession program is the best fit for their long-term career goals. In addition, the advisor will assess an applicant’s readiness for graduate and/or professional school; how to best prepare for the MCAT; develop strong application materials; and explore short-term and long-term career options. The Senior Academic Advisor for General and Pre-Health Advising works closely with accredited health profession schools, GW health-related student organizations, national standardized test preparatory companies, and GW faculty members in support of pre-health students. This position will primarily report to an Assistant Director of Advising and will support the Senior Advisor of Pre-Health Advising and the Executive Director of Undergraduate and Pre-Professional Advising in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to pre-health advising, this position primarily serves as a general academic advisor to assist CCAS undergraduates with navigating transitions, exploring options, overcoming challenges, and developing an academic plan through both individual appointments and group sessions. In this role, the advisor will have knowledge and understanding of GW rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and academic curriculum; track and manage student records; and develop, maintain, and enhance internal projects that further student success and programming. Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: | |
Preferred Qualifications: | · 2+ years’ experience in advising undergraduate students (or in health professions) · A demonstrated commitment to a career in higher education |
Typical Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience. |
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
Family | Student Affairs |
Sub-Family | Academic Advising |
Stream | Individual Contributor |
Level | Level 2 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full time -> FTE 1.00 |
Hours Per Week: | 40 hrs |
Work Schedule: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
Telework: | Yes |
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
Internal Applicants Only? | No |
Posting Number: | S012467 |
Job Open Date: | 01/02/2024 |
Job Close Date: | |
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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