Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Academic Program Specialist
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department Dean Community Health & Policy
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Student Support Services and Outreach unit in advising designated undergraduate Pre-Nursing and Health Education majors within the School of Community Health & Policy (SCHP). A successful candidate for the position should be able to develop and evaluate written academic plans, interpret SCHP undergraduate program curricula and University academic policies, and provide a high level of student support and attention to detail to promote student success and create new programming to support student success.

Job Duties

• Work with the Undergraduate Student Support Services and Outreach Director and the Department Chair of Public and Allied Health in advising sophomore and transfer Nursing majors in taking prerequisite coursework toward admission into the upper-division Nursing program; work with the Department Chair of Public and Allied Health in advising sophomore, junior, and senior Health Education majors; assist students in completing their Pathway to Graduation.
• Develop, evaluate, and/or maintain student records for Pathway to Graduation using an academic evaluation system. Monitor student registration activities and academic performance/progress.
• Interpret university and SCHP undergraduate academic policies to advisees.
• Refer students who need academic, financial, student development, or counseling support to the appropriate campus resource and services offices.
• Develop interventions and programmatic plans to foster student success.
• Participate in open house, orientation, and other related sessions for prospective and incoming SCHP undergraduate majors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:
At least three (3) years of experience in student advisement or program management is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Undergraduate student experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01418
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 05/21/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 06/21/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have experience in delivery of student academic and/or support services ?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Reference Letter

Optional Documents