Academic Advisor I : Pre-Professional Health Advising

Temple University's Pre-Professional Health Advising is searching for an Academic Advisor I!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following :

A hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range : $35,600-$45,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

Working under the guidance of the Director of Pre-Professional Health Advising (PPHA), the Advisor 1 provides comprehensive advising and high-level support to current students and alumni pursuing admission to medical and other professional health programs, including Dental, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, and Veterinary Medicine. This role includes reviewing ePortfolio documents, offering personal statement feedback, conducting mock interviews, and scheduling Pre-Health Evaluation Committee interviews to strengthen students' applications. The Advisor 1 also develops, coordinates, and implements workshops and events for current and prospective students, creates engaging presentations, visuals, and social media content, and conducts data collection and analysis to assess placement rates and improve services. Additionally, the position supports onboarding of first-year students, guides them through professional school preparation, reviews academic timelines, communicates prerequisite requirements, and provides targeted opportunities to enhance professional development.

Job Details

• This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Duties

The Advisor I :

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Compliance Statement : In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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