Academic Advisor I

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Academic Advising/Support

Department: 32070000 - PH-PROF EDUCATION

Classification Title:

Academic Advisor I

Job Description:

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 pre-pharmacy 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 advisement-related 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.

·Advise prospective students regarding program options, admission requirements, pre-professional course requirements, and deadlines. Evaluate transcripts for equivalences of required courses, grades, withdrawals, and grades less than C. Advise on the prospective student’s academic pathway to ensure success and completion of the required pre-professional courses. These activities are accomplished via email, telephone, walk-in visits, electronic meetings and personal advising appointments.

·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.

·Coordinate the Pharmacy Early Assurance Programs (PEAP). Advertise the program, evaluate applications, assist with educational sessions, track student attendance and academic progress, track pharmacy student ambassador involvement. Attend individual student and group meetings. Assist with workshops.

·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

·Develop and maintain relationships with potential applicants, advisors, and other connections on campus, and provide information about our pipeline programs, pharmacy careers, prepharmacy course requirements, application procedures and admission criteria.

·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.

To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

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:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Ability to be proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Accurate record keeping.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience in higher education and with student advisement and/or career planning preferable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

The University of Florida recognizes the value of telecommuting in fostering a flexible work environment; therefore, some consideration may be given to hybrid work after successful onboarding and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 14 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time