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Position Description
This position reports to the Associate Director of Pre-Professions in The A Center, a unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education. The Pre-Professions Academic Advisor II will provide academic advising to students from all majors who are interested in pursuing law school or careers in health care (including medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and other graduate level health professions), and will assist in the delivery of programming and outreach sponsored by The A Center. This position requires some evening and weekend work, and some travel. The A Center supports advising and student services for all No Major selected students, (undecided) students. In addition, we support students across the university with Pre-Health, Pre-Law, and major exploration advising, and by hosting and participating in special events such as the annual Meet Your Major, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law Expos.
Duties
- Provide developmental advising, major exploration advising, and informational programs to meet the specific needs of pre-law students and/or pre-health students pursuing academic programs leading to health-related professional school admission
- Assist students with identifying prerequisite courses, application processes, and extracurricular activities for various health professions
- Assists & counsel students in determining educational plans, choosing courses, and exploring minors, majors, and career options
- Coordinate a pre-professions peer ambassador program
- Provide general education academic advising and registration assistance to students enrolled in The A Center
- Provide supplemental program planning and support for the Pre-Professions Advising including the development and maintenance of web-based information on academic requirements and admission to health professional schools, and health career options
- Assist with the planning and implementation of several events and programs such as the Health Professions Expo, Law School Expo, Patient Experience Volunteer Program, and Global MedCats
- Facilitate related pre-law and/or pre-health profession workshops and presentations
- Collaborate with The A Center team to provide quality programs and services, including new student and transfer Orientation
- Participate in university-wide recruitment activities such as “Destination Arizona”," UA Road Trips, AZX, and Admitted Student Day to provide information about Pre-Professions to prospective students
- Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental mission, goals, objectives, and programs
- Responsible for the revamping of content, deployment, and upkeep of website
- Other duties as assigned.
Application Process
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/19054?c=arizona
Institution Information
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Additional Information
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Contact Information
Eduardo Hernandez, [email protected]
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