Academic Advisor II, Pre-Professions

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide developmental advising, major exploration advising, and informational programs to meet the specific needs of pre-law students and/or pre-health students pursuing academic programs leading to health-related professional school admission

Assist students with identifying prerequisite courses, application processes, and extracurricular activities for various health professions

Assists & counsel students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring minors, majors, and career options

Coordinate a pre-professions peer ambassador program

Provide general education academic advising and registration assistance to students enrolled in The A CenterProvide supplemental program planning and support for the Pre-Professions Advising including the development and maintenance of web-based information on academic requirements and admission to health professional schools, and health career options

Assist with the planning and implementation of several events and programs such as the Health Professions Expo, Law School Expo, Patient Experience Volunteer Program, and Global MedCatsFacilitate related pre-law and/or pre-health profession workshops and presentations

Collaborate with The A Center team to provide quality programs and services, including new student and transfer OrientationParticipate in university-wide recruitment activities such as "Destination Arizona"," UA Road Trips, AZX, and Admitted Student Day to provide information about Pre-Professions to prospective students

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental mission, goals, objectives, and programs

Responsible for the revamping of content, deployment, and upkeep of website

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of student development theory

Knowledge of advising practices and principles

Ability to communicate with diverse student populations effectively and professionally, university personnel, representatives from businesses and the community

Ability to effectively prioritize and perform duties autonomously

Excellent communication and presentation skills and proactive, open, and responsive interpersonal skills.Ability to communicate effectively with university personnel.Ability to work evening and weekends, as needed

Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)