Goucher College

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Job Description: The Graduate & Prehealth Success Advisor (GPSA) supports the success of Goucher College students in several programs by providing academic advising within select graduate and prehealth programs to facilitate career advising, course selection, and registration. The GPSA also serves as a link between students, their instructors, support services, and program directors. Within the Graduate Programs in Education, the GPSA is chiefly responsible for advising graduate students, monitoring their progress, and assisting with degree conferrals. Within the Prehealth Program, the GPSA is primarily responsible for advising undergraduate studentsorganizing relevant programming, and preparing them for their health professions application. Essential Job Functions 50% A. Provide live or virtual academic advising to active graduate students in the Graduate Programs in Education (approximately 300). This includes, but is not limited to, academic planning; monitoring and facilitating course selection, registration, add/drop, and withdrawal; and conducting student outreach to update and maintain accurate and detailed advising records and meeting notes that are accessible to the programmatic teams. Assist students with academic plan adjustments and navigating the resources, expectations, and challenges of being a Goucher College graduate student, and connect students with appropriate college resources/services, as needed. Manage active and inactive graduate students (those expected to return) and assist with readmittance and petition processes. Assist with graduate program degree conferral reviews and confirmations of programmatic requirements. Assist program directors with student announcements, outreach, and/or marketing. 50% B. Provide academic advising and career coaching to undergraduate prehealth students. This includes, but is not limited to, academic planning, course selection, programming, and helping students secure relevant clinical experiences in the following areas: medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant programs. The advisor will also be responsible for application-related support, to include reading and editing application essays and personal statements. Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred: Master’s Degree Professional Experience: Required: One year of experience in graduate, undergraduate, or career/professional setting advising. Preferred: Three years of experience in graduate, undergraduate, and/or career/professional setting advising. Experience working with and/or advising adult educators in a PreK-12 academic system and working with graduate students in an academic program. Job Category: Staff Pay Range: $45,153.00-$53,121.00 Application Instructions: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following application materials: Cover Letter  Resume 3 references Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. Apply Internally using the Find Jobs Report Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. As part of the job application process, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. To make a request, please contact Maggie Elligson, Director of Human Resources, Maggie.elligson@goucher.edu or 410-337-6445. At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and equity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences. Our Commitments to One Another: As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core: Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond. Inclusion: Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded. Communication: We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a variety of voices is heard and valued. Service and Social Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding. Responsibility: Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community. Invitation to Candidates: Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing equity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.