Assistant Director of Academic Advising at Wofford College

Wofford College is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Advising. Reporting directly to the Director of Academic Advising, this position will provide academic advisement to Wofford students with a focus on those interested in healthcare professions. The Assistant Director of Academic Advising will guide students in their curriculum and provide the support needed to be successful in the health care profession. This position will also be responsible for coordinating the committee evaluation (medical, dental, others) for pre-health students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental academic advisement and career exploration to pre-health career students through individual advising meetings, group advising meetings, and support additional office hours before registration each semester.

• Serve as the primary point person for MyClinicalExchange through Spartanburg Regional Health System.

• Coordinate with clinics/hospitals to onboard students in submitting their documentation (training, background check, TB test, vaccinations, etc.) for the clinic/hospital.

• Connect students to community activities and events related to their area of healthcare interest.

• Collaborate with faculty from various departments and the career center regarding different career paths within pre-health.

• Prepare students for various healthcare careers by collaborating with other offices in Academic Affairs to arrange vocational experiences such as job shadowing, volunteering, work experience, and internships.

• Stay current on admission requirements and/or selection criteria from different health professional schools, including monitoring national pre-health trends to determine how/if they will affect students in the application process, and maintain the Pre-Health Advising website to ensure accuracy.

• Manage committee evaluations for pre-med/pre dental applicants each summer.

• Provide information to prospective students regarding Pre-Health majors at Wofford, which may include working with the Admissions Office at various times for specific presentations.

• Collaborate with campus partners regarding student success and retention initiatives specifically for pre-medical and pre-health students from historically underrepresented student groups.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, including but not limited to, advising-associated local, regional, and national conferences.

• Create and present workshops and networking opportunities to assist students in understanding expectations of a pre-health student.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies and practices including, but not limited to, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX, ADA, etc.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal communication skills when working with diverse student groups, faculty, and the community.

• Ability to provide individualized guidance to students in a supportive manner.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to multi-task, make informed decisions, and prioritize projects with attention to detail.

• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

• A minimum of 3 years’ advising experience in a post-secondary setting.

• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and administrators.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

• A minimum of 5 years academic advising experience in a higher education setting.

• Experience with pre-health advising and/or clinical internships.

• Experience with Banner, Workday, and/or DegreeWorks.

• Understanding of pre-health track advising and admissions processes.

Application

Please apply at https://wofford.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Wofford.  To be considered, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their Workday Application.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

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