Pre-Health Advisor (STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3)

Under general supervision from, and in collaboration with, the Directors of the Health Professions Advising (HPA) unit and the Health Professions Postbaccalaureate Program (HPPB), the TEMP Pre-Health Advisor (PHA) provides comprehensive advising support for students seeking information, resources, academic preparation, and application coaching for post-graduate health profession degree programs. In collaboration with college advising units and other UC Davis student-facing organizations, the PHA coaches across the wide spectrum of student advising needs from the early stages of pre-applicants to students who are actively engaged in the application cycle.

Leveraging extensive knowledge of the application and admission standards for the range of health professions, the PHA assesses academic credentials, experiences, and individual circumstances to aid students in making informed decisions in pursuing a health career. The PHA guides students to resources for test prep workshops, campus tutoring resources, writing resources, or their college advising unit as appropriate. The PHA advises students and makes appropriate referrals when barriers, distractions, or other complications impact (or threaten to impact) the student's health profession career goals.

The PHA must stay abreast of current admission application practices, including specialized knowledge of admission criteria, processes, goals, and practices for the range of health profession programs.

Apply By Date
January 2, 2025 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

* Bachelor's degree in student advising, counseling, science or related field and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
* Experience dealing with student development theories, counseling processes, learning styles, and skill set development techniques.
* Experience with admissions processes and requirements to match students' competencies and skills with those desired by schools.
* Ability to multitask, identify potential problems and to develop short- and long-term solutions in providing service to students and HPA/Post-bacc activities in general.
* Extensive experience in planning and coordinating events to meet students' needs including collaborating with constituents on a variety of shared goals.
* Interpersonal and communication skills to successfully engage a population of students from highly diverse backgrounds with a broad range of complex counseling issues in an academic research environment.
* Interpersonal communication skills to interact positively, cooperatively, and professionally with team members, administrators, faculty, staff, and the general public all of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in a higher education field or counseling, student advising, or equivalent education and/or advising experience.
* 2+ years of experience advising pre-health students and/or post-baccalaureate students.
* Experience applying holistic advising and guidance techniques in an academic environment at the university/college level.
* Knowledge and experience working with culturally diverse communities in an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

* 90% - Advising
* 5% - Pre-Health Programming
* 5% - Special Projects

Department Overview

Housed in the College of Biological Sciences (CBS), Health Professions Advising (HPA) serves the pre-health advising needs of students from all UC Davis colleges and majors and those enrolled in the Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate (HPPB) program who seek health careers, including but not limited to, medicine, nursing, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, clinical lab sciences, genetic counseling, veterinary medicine, and public health.

POSITION INFORMATION

* Salary or Pay Range: $56,000/yr. - $99,400/yr.
* Salary Frequency: Monthly
* Salary Grade: Grade 19
* UC Job Title: STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3
* UC Job Code: 004545
* Number of Positions: 1
* Appointment Type: Staff: Contract
* Percentage of Time: 100%
* Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
* Location: Davis, CA
* Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
* Benefits Eligible: Yes
* This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

* Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

* Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

* UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
* HPA is a hybrid workspace. Work is conducted both remotely and in-person as determined by the Director.
* Work occasional flexible schedule or overtime during evenings and weekends.
* Restricted vacation during peak periods.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

* This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks