Title:
Academic Advisor, Global Health Program – UIC School of Public Health (Job ID
#109106)
Department:
School of Public Health, Global Health program
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Date: 01/29/2019
Category:
Academic Professional
Location:
Chicago
Description:
The Academic
Advisor in Global Health Program engages global health students in promoting
their academic, professional and overall development from their orientation to
graduation. The Academic Advisor in Global Health evaluates students’degree
progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance and direction regarding
degree requirements, programs, along with academic and professional planning.
Develops and implements academic, career and student affairs programs, which
includes involving outreach to internal and external constituencies. The
Academic Advisor in Global Health assists in the overall development,
implementation and management of the SPH Global Health Program.
Duties:
- Develop
and conduct undergraduate and graduate workshops on topics related to
global health student academic success.
- Engage
in student advising with current and incoming global health students,
evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing
guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and
professional planning; Assist global health students with course
selection, study abroad, university requirements, financial aid and
scholarship choices; Evaluates global health students’ progress in their
respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and
providing related guidance and direction.
- Provide
guidance and clarification to global health students regarding College,
University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course
registration and selection. Interpret and enforce academic policies; Guide
global health students in navigating the petition process for exceptions
to academic policies.
- Provide
students and prospective students with information regarding available
College and University resources and opportunities; intervene and refer
global health students to resources throughout the University community as
needed; exercise professional discretion and judgment to
troubleshoot as needed; exercise professional discretion and judgment
to troubleshoot issues and problems that may arise.
- Develop,
promote and implement global health initiatives and programs, including
outreach to internal and external constituencies with the goal of
recruitment and retention of targeted population students.
- Support
the Global Health Student Interest Group by encouraging student
participation, foster involvement in the organization and attend events
related to the academic, community, career and professional development of
global health students.
- Teach
seminar on MPH global health practicum and capstone. Plan and prepare
lesson plans, instructional activities and seminar outline in adherence to
university policies and procedures.
- Staff
the Global Health Initiative Committee; Communicate with faculty and
departmental administrators on behalf of students.
- Collaborate
with academic partners, alumni, community organizations, and other
constituents in developing activities that strengthen student education,
including MPH field practicum opportunities, using a variety of student
development theories and practices.
- Direct
and lead preparation of printed and online program promotion and
recruitment materials; develop global health website content and conduct
ongoing adjustments to remain current with curriculum revisions and
program activities.
- Plan
and implement global health orientation initiatives.
- Participate
on committees, task forces and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
- Perform
other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in
public health and/or international development; or related field required. A
minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in public
health, higher education, student learning, or related experience required.
Experience working with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated proficiencies in office IT software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
Access, Outlook). Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle
multiple tasks with deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish
effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Ability to
work both independently and as a team member. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Dual language fluency preferred.
The University of Illinois at
Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities,
women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
