Pre-Dental Program Academic Advisor
Pre-Dental Program Academic Advisor
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13-05-2025
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Job Description
Primary Purpose
The PreDental Academic Advisor supports the Universitys strategic plan by providing educational guidance and assistance to biology majors in the PreDental program. Academic advisors assist students with their academic plans and progress class schedules major selection and other academic issues. The PreDental Program Academic Advisor position reports to the PreDental Program Advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Essential Functions
Independently coordinate and deliver advising to all PreDental Advantage students as well as other students interested in dental school: Assist students with developing an academic plan registering for classes fulfilling university degree requirements and meeting the requirements for admission to dental school. Educate students about and assist them with academic processes (registration add/drop degree adjustments etc.) by sharing University policies program requirements etc. Assist students to independently monitor their progress toward their educational goals. Proactively provide referrals to academic and campus resources as needed including academic coaching General Academic Tutoring Career Services Student Health and Care Management. Acquire and maintain indepth knowledge of best practices in academic advising University academic policy and major requirements in order to assist with the above. Participate in and coordinate advising and admissions activities: Participate in Fall orientation activities pertaining to advising. Working with Admissions staff meet with prospective students parents and families providing academic counseling. Coordinate advising activities with the Biology department and the Dugoni School of Dentistry admissions team. Participate in meetings about student progress with the College of the Pacific Student Success Team and/or the Department of Biological Sciences. Keep and review records in compliance with FERPA and other relevant policies: Regularly review academic records for PreDental students and counsel students to ensure compliance with academic regulations and policies as well as to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Perform annual reviews of academic records for upcoming graduates to ensure PreDental students are on track to graduation; communicate results of this midpoint degree audit process to students faculty and the Deans office. Maintain accurate academic records and forms in appropriate confidential manner in accordance with FERPA and other relevant policies using the CRM and other online tools. Perform other related duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Three (3) years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in related field. Experience as an academic adviser at a college or university. Knowledge of NACADAs Core Values of Academic Advising. Strong written and verbal communication skills including active listening. Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with diverse populations including parents students faculty campus administrators and the public. Interviewing techniques and ability to facilitate effective academic advising sessions onetoone. Ability to exercise confidentiality discretion and judgment; handle moderately sensitive interpersonal issues. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and accurately apply university policies procedures and requirements for all undergraduate programs. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed mostly during standard business hours as well as some hours during evenings and weekends.
The PreDental Academic Advisor supports the Universitys strategic plan by providing educational guidance and assistance to biology majors in the PreDental program. Academic advisors assist students with their academic plans and progress class schedules major selection and other academic issues. The PreDental Program Academic Advisor position reports to the PreDental Program Advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Essential Functions
Independently coordinate and deliver advising to all PreDental Advantage students as well as other students interested in dental school: Assist students with developing an academic plan registering for classes fulfilling university degree requirements and meeting the requirements for admission to dental school. Educate students about and assist them with academic processes (registration add/drop degree adjustments etc.) by sharing University policies program requirements etc. Assist students to independently monitor their progress toward their educational goals. Proactively provide referrals to academic and campus resources as needed including academic coaching General Academic Tutoring Career Services Student Health and Care Management. Acquire and maintain indepth knowledge of best practices in academic advising University academic policy and major requirements in order to assist with the above. Participate in and coordinate advising and admissions activities: Participate in Fall orientation activities pertaining to advising. Working with Admissions staff meet with prospective students parents and families providing academic counseling. Coordinate advising activities with the Biology department and the Dugoni School of Dentistry admissions team. Participate in meetings about student progress with the College of the Pacific Student Success Team and/or the Department of Biological Sciences. Keep and review records in compliance with FERPA and other relevant policies: Regularly review academic records for PreDental students and counsel students to ensure compliance with academic regulations and policies as well as to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Perform annual reviews of academic records for upcoming graduates to ensure PreDental students are on track to graduation; communicate results of this midpoint degree audit process to students faculty and the Deans office. Maintain accurate academic records and forms in appropriate confidential manner in accordance with FERPA and other relevant policies using the CRM and other online tools. Perform other related duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Three (3) years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in related field. Experience as an academic adviser at a college or university. Knowledge of NACADAs Core Values of Academic Advising. Strong written and verbal communication skills including active listening. Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in working with diverse populations including parents students faculty campus administrators and the public. Interviewing techniques and ability to facilitate effective academic advising sessions onetoone. Ability to exercise confidentiality discretion and judgment; handle moderately sensitive interpersonal issues. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and accurately apply university policies procedures and requirements for all undergraduate programs. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed mostly during standard business hours as well as some hours during evenings and weekends.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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