Academic Advisor 2

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Connecticut seeks candidates for a full-time Academic Advisor 2 (P4) position in the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, this position will advise pharmacy students about specific academic programs and policies of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and counsel them regarding appropriate educational and career goals. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Functions independently and apply broader counseling skills in helping pharmacy students plan an appropriate academic program. - Works closely with students, faculty, and other University offices to troubleshoot and resolve problems that interfere with the successful completion of that program. - Advises students in specific curriculum decisions, including the appropriate choice of courses, scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, waiver of requirements/deadlines and related matters. - Develop plans of academic study. Reviews student transcripts and assists in making decisions regarding transfer of major within or into the School of Phar...