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The Academic Advisor II for the Division of Pre-Health at La Sierra University guides academic advising efforts and supports student success across the university’s two-year pre-health programs. The role requires experience in academic counseling and the ability to use campus resources effectively to meet the evolving needs of pre-health students.
The advisor works with the Division of Pre-Health Director and Associate Director to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate programs that help students progress toward their professional health careers. The main goal of the Division of Pre-Health is to prepare students for acceptance into professional health programs after completing their time at La Sierra University. The advisor also helps create a campus environment where pre-health students feel supported and connected.
Roles and Responsibilities Advising
Deliver high-quality academic advising to all two-year pre-health students.
Collaborate with others on the development and implementation of advising programs and initiatives.
Work with campus departments as needed to support student needs.
Stay prepared to assist students during walk-in or last-minute appointments.
Help students build and refine academic/career plans, meeting with them regularly to ensure progress.
Maintain strong knowledge of La Sierra University’s academic policies and procedures and communicate them clearly to students.
Follow up with students who receive notices of unsatisfactory work, such as probation for poor attendance, AP/CAP/SAP alerts, failing grades, or incomplete coursework from prior quarters.
Stay updated on curriculum changes by reaching out to departments and attending departmental, faculty, and student leadership meetings.
Assist the Associate Director in updating curriculum sheets for all two-year pre-health programs.
Maintain an up-to-date advising portfolio with a record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), goals & objectives, dates of conferences/webinars/training, and notation of special circumstances.
Refer students to campus resources when support from another department is necessary (e.g., ODS, Counseling, Student Life).
Proactively reach out to student advisees and remain accessible.
Maintain resources for students such as materials and contact information for professional programs in the area.
Department Duties
Oversee daily operations of the Division of Pre-Health, answering questions from students, faculty, administrators, and prospective students about the university’s two-year pre-health programs.
Track and maintain retention data and program completion records to support quarterly reporting.
Assist with departmental outreach to other universities to explore collaboration opportunities.
Attend conferences and educational meetings as assigned by the Director.
Serve as sponsor for the Pre-Nursing Club and other clubs designed for two-year pre-health students.
Host campus tours for prospective students and answer questions from students and their families about the program or the university.
Participate in outreach events through presentations or tabling activities.
Provide presentations about the department to visiting students and parents.
Attend and participate in required training programs.
Assist with planning and organizing activities that connect students with health professionals, including seminars, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by administration.
Characteristics of an Effective Advisor
Works well with others and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.
Shows care and concern for advisees.
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Engages in proactive outreach to monitor student progress.
Maintains solid knowledge of institutional regulations, policies, academic offerings, and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to locate resources and information related to outside institutions.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of academic advising and student mentoring.
Experience working with students and faculty.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to present professionally to the campus community.
Consistent and persistent approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a closely supervised environment with defined responsibilities.
Ability to teach students basic academic success strategies.
Ability to collaborate with a team focused on student needs.
Commitment to ethical responsibilities related to confidential information.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
Preferred Experience
At least one year of related experience or training.
Documents to Submit
Resume
Cover Letter
Job Location Riverside, California, United States
Position Type Full‑Time / Regular
Wage Range $19.51 to $22.50 per hour, plus generous benefits.
Benefits include
Comprehensive health coverage
Tuition assistance for spouse and dependents
Ten paid holidays
FSA, pet insurance, legal services, identity protection services, and more!
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The advisor works with the Division of Pre-Health Director and Associate Director to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate programs that help students progress toward their professional health careers. The main goal of the Division of Pre-Health is to prepare students for acceptance into professional health programs after completing their time at La Sierra University. The advisor also helps create a campus environment where pre-health students feel supported and connected.
Roles and Responsibilities Advising
Deliver high-quality academic advising to all two-year pre-health students.
Collaborate with others on the development and implementation of advising programs and initiatives.
Work with campus departments as needed to support student needs.
Stay prepared to assist students during walk-in or last-minute appointments.
Help students build and refine academic/career plans, meeting with them regularly to ensure progress.
Maintain strong knowledge of La Sierra University’s academic policies and procedures and communicate them clearly to students.
Follow up with students who receive notices of unsatisfactory work, such as probation for poor attendance, AP/CAP/SAP alerts, failing grades, or incomplete coursework from prior quarters.
Stay updated on curriculum changes by reaching out to departments and attending departmental, faculty, and student leadership meetings.
Assist the Associate Director in updating curriculum sheets for all two-year pre-health programs.
Maintain an up-to-date advising portfolio with a record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), goals & objectives, dates of conferences/webinars/training, and notation of special circumstances.
Refer students to campus resources when support from another department is necessary (e.g., ODS, Counseling, Student Life).
Proactively reach out to student advisees and remain accessible.
Maintain resources for students such as materials and contact information for professional programs in the area.
Department Duties
Oversee daily operations of the Division of Pre-Health, answering questions from students, faculty, administrators, and prospective students about the university’s two-year pre-health programs.
Track and maintain retention data and program completion records to support quarterly reporting.
Assist with departmental outreach to other universities to explore collaboration opportunities.
Attend conferences and educational meetings as assigned by the Director.
Serve as sponsor for the Pre-Nursing Club and other clubs designed for two-year pre-health students.
Host campus tours for prospective students and answer questions from students and their families about the program or the university.
Participate in outreach events through presentations or tabling activities.
Provide presentations about the department to visiting students and parents.
Attend and participate in required training programs.
Assist with planning and organizing activities that connect students with health professionals, including seminars, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by administration.
Characteristics of an Effective Advisor
Works well with others and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.
Shows care and concern for advisees.
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Engages in proactive outreach to monitor student progress.
Maintains solid knowledge of institutional regulations, policies, academic offerings, and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to locate resources and information related to outside institutions.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of academic advising and student mentoring.
Experience working with students and faculty.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to present professionally to the campus community.
Consistent and persistent approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a closely supervised environment with defined responsibilities.
Ability to teach students basic academic success strategies.
Ability to collaborate with a team focused on student needs.
Commitment to ethical responsibilities related to confidential information.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
Preferred Experience
At least one year of related experience or training.
Documents to Submit
Resume
Cover Letter
Job Location Riverside, California, United States
Position Type Full‑Time / Regular
Wage Range $19.51 to $22.50 per hour, plus generous benefits.
Benefits include
Comprehensive health coverage
Tuition assistance for spouse and dependents
Ten paid holidays
FSA, pet insurance, legal services, identity protection services, and more!
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