Pre-Health Advisor II

The Academic Advisor II for the Division of Pre-Health at La Sierra University guides academic advising efforts and supports student success across the university’s two-year pre-health programs. The role requires experience in academic counseling and the ability to use campus resources effectively to meet the evolving needs of pre-health students.

 

The advisor works with the Division of Pre-Health Director and Associate Director to plan, develop, maintain, and evaluate programs that help students progress toward their professional health careers. The main goal of the Division of Pre-Health is to prepare students for acceptance into professional health programs after completing their time at La Sierra University. The advisor also helps create a campus environment where pre-health students feel supported and connected.

 

 

● Deliver high-quality academic advising to all two-year pre-health students.

● Collaborate with others on the development and implementation of advising programs and initiatives.

● Work with campus departments as needed to support student needs.

● Stay prepared to assist students during walk-in or last-minute appointments.

● Help students build and refine academic/career plans, meeting with them regularly to ensure progress.

● Maintain strong knowledge of La Sierra University’s academic policies and procedures and communicate them clearly to students.

● Follow up with students who receive notices of unsatisfactory work, such as probation for poor attendance, AP/CAP/SAP alerts, failing grades, or incomplete coursework from prior quarters.

● Stay updated on curriculum changes by reaching out to departments and attending departmental, faculty, and student leadership meetings.

● Assist the Associate Director in updating curriculum sheets for all two-year pre-health programs.

● Maintain an up-to-date advising portfolio with a record of performance to date (grade reports, transcript, requirements completed, etc.), goals & objectives, dates of conferences/webinars/training, and notation of special circumstances.

● Refer students to campus resources when support from another department is necessary (e.g., ODS, Counseling, Student Life).

● Proactively reach out to student advisees and remain accessible.

● Maintain resources for students such as materials and contact information for professional programs in the area.

 

 

● Oversee daily operations of the Division of Pre-Health, answering questions from students, faculty, administrators, and prospective students about the university’s two-year pre-health programs.

● Track and maintain retention data and program completion records to support quarterly reporting.

● Assist with departmental outreach to other universities to explore collaboration opportunities.

● Attend conferences and educational meetings as assigned by the Director.

● Serve as sponsor for the Pre-Nursing Club and other clubs designed for two-year pre-health students.

● Host campus tours for prospective students and answer questions from students and their families about the program or the university.

● Participate in outreach events through presentations or tabling activities.

● Provide presentations about the department to visiting students and parents.

● Attend and participate in required training programs.

● Assist with planning and organizing activities that connect students with health professionals, including seminars, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.

● Carry out additional duties as assigned by administration.

 

● Works well with others and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.

● Shows care and concern for advisees.

● Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats.

● Engages in proactive outreach to monitor student progress.

● Maintains solid knowledge of institutional regulations, policies, academic offerings, and procedures.

● Demonstrates the ability to locate resources and information related to outside institutions.

 

● Strong understanding of academic advising and student mentoring.

● Experience working with students and faculty.

● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff, and parents.

● Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

● Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

● Ability to present professionally to the campus community.

● Consistent and persistent approach to problem-solving.

● Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a closely supervised environment with defined responsibilities.

● Ability to teach students basic academic success strategies.

● Ability to collaborate with a team focused on student needs.

● Commitment to ethical responsibilities related to confidential information.

 

 

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

 

At least one year of related experience or training.

 

● Resume

● Cover Letter

 

Riverside, California, United States

 

Full-Time / Regular

 

$19.51 to $22.50 per hour, plus generous benefits.

 

● Comprehensive health coverage

● Tuition assistance for spouse and dependents

● Ten paid holidays

● FSA, pet insurance, legal services, identity protection services, and more!