Location: Wye Mills
Job Type: Staff
Division: Student Success and Enrollment Management
Department: Enrollment & Advising
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The role of the Health Professions Academic Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters; to encourage career development and enhance pursuit of academic goals; assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and life goals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; and evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's personal and career goals. The Health Professions Academic Advisor also engages in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors, and analyzes student information system (Colleague) data to better understand the academic challenges faced by particular student populations. Must keep abreast of all academic and advising policies and related services. Create, maintain, and monitor student advising records and files through Colleague and AdvisorTrac. Collaborate with administrators, Student Success colleagues, and faculty to develop new initiatives and practices to ensure student and academic success. Work in case management capacity with a diverse student population. Conduct career and college major exploration sessions (both individual and group) to assess student's personal values, interests, and abilities. Assist individuals in determining career objectives and aligning them with students' academic programs.
Examples of Duties
Job Type: Staff
Division: Student Success and Enrollment Management
Department: Enrollment & Advising
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The role of the Health Professions Academic Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters; to encourage career development and enhance pursuit of academic goals; assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and life goals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; and evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's personal and career goals. The Health Professions Academic Advisor also engages in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors, and analyzes student information system (Colleague) data to better understand the academic challenges faced by particular student populations. Must keep abreast of all academic and advising policies and related services. Create, maintain, and monitor student advising records and files through Colleague and AdvisorTrac. Collaborate with administrators, Student Success colleagues, and faculty to develop new initiatives and practices to ensure student and academic success. Work in case management capacity with a diverse student population. Conduct career and college major exploration sessions (both individual and group) to assess student's personal values, interests, and abilities. Assist individuals in determining career objectives and aligning them with students' academic programs.
Examples of Duties
- Assist students in developing individualized educational plans aligned with academic and career goals.
