Location
Gainesville, FL | United States
Job description
Academic Advisor I Job No: 530630
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support
Department: 32070000 - PH-PROF EDUCATION
Job Description 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, preparing a newsletter, maintaining accurate records for reports and interaction with computer systems established by the University to track and advise students.
STUDENT RECRUITMENT - 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, admission criteria, financial aid, the professional doctorate curriculum, and joint combination degree programs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Represents the College of Pharmacy at UF hosted Open Houses, College and Career Fairs and advise prospective students on the UF COP Pharm.D. Program. STUDENT ADVISING AND CAREER PLANNING
- Responsible for assisting with academic advising services to UF pre-pharmacy and other UF undergraduate prospective students at the College of Pharmacy to include prerequisite course requirements and general education curriculum requirements through the use of the Student Academic Support System (SASS) and Universal Tracking (UF), college admission procedures and requirements, and alternative career plans.
- Coordinate the Pharmacy Early Assurance Programs. 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.
- Assist with and facilitate in the First Year Florida seminar courses for freshmen at the University of Florida.
- Participate as a representative of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Florida's Preview program. Provides incoming freshmen and transfer students with information and materials regarding educational and possible career choices related to the College of Pharmacy.
- Assists with the administration of the University of Florida's Universal Tracking and SASS system by reviewing the progress of students wishing to gain admission to the College of Pharmacy.
- Represents the college at numerous University events related to advisement. Represents the college at the Undergraduate Advising Council. Serves as one of the liaisons of the college to the University of Florida's Academic Advising Center.
- Advise prospective students regarding program options, admission requirements, pre-professional course requirements, and deadlines. Evaluate transcripts for equivalencies 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.
- Keep accurate records of students' progress and create reports for each PEAP program and prepharmacy track students at the end of the semester. Track information in Salesforce.
- 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. STRATEGIC OUTREACH
- Design events that help foster relationships with UF advisors and increase awareness of our Pharm.D. Program along with the career opportunities for pharmacists so they will advise their students to consider the COP Pharm.D. Program.
- Assist in the development and keep current the strategic plans for outreach and recruitment (Local, UF, Florida, National).
- Represent the College at recruitment functions (health profession fairs) at UF. OTHER DUTIES
- Back up and support of other staff in the Office for Student Affairs. The University of Florida College of Pharmacy strives to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for all who share in our mission-driven pursuit of excellence, including those from diverse backgrounds. 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. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021, 2022, and 2023 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Expected Salary:
$45,000-$50,000
Employment Benefits include: 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: benefits.hr.ufl.edu 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:
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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
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