Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
This position serves as the primary academic advisor for Master of Public Health students. Responsibilities include updating advising guidelines and policies in-line with curriculum changes in order to support overall advising support. This position will lead a team of academic advisors and also collaborate with School of Public Health academic programs and student affairs with emergent student issues and concerns.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serves as an academic advisor for a designated number of Master’s students in Public Health, helping students persist to graduation, including helping students navigate School and University systems for registration and academic records. Refers students to appropriate School and University resources for academic success. Supervises and leads other academic advisors.
- Leads efforts and collaborates closely with academic programs to update and maintain academic and faculty advising materials, leads communication to students, staff, and faculty of advising processes and policies (including, but not limited to, registration, pre-requisite compliance, incompletes, and academic standing), and ensures that advising support is in compliance with curricular and accreditation requirements.
- Develops and leads trainings for advisors on advising practices that meet the needs of a wide variety of students and ensures student satisfaction with advisor availability and quality of advising. Commits to continuous quality improvement of advising practices and models.
- Collaborates closely with Student Academic Records and the Registrar’s Office as the functional area liaison, including gaining expertise in course sequencing and curriculum changes. Collaborates with other student facing services in the Education Office, such as Admissions and Recruitment and Student Affairs to support efforts for recruiting and orienting students and creating a welcoming educational environment for all students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- This position will be provided an office and computer.
- This role will need to be flexible in their working schedule.
- Will require some evening and weekend availability and reliable transportation.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Ability to lift and carry items over 25 lbs.
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Academic Advising, ADA Compliance, Curriculum Consulting, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Management, Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA), Higher Education Admissions, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Student Accommodation, Student Records Management, Student Retention, Transcript Evaluation, Written Communication
Grade
G10
Salary Range
$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
