Inside Higher Ed · 11 hours ago
Undergraduate Advising Director, Pre-professional
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expStanford University is seeking an Undergraduate Advising Director for Pre-professional Students within the office of Academic Advising. This role involves providing academic advising to undergraduate students and alumni, developing pre-professional programming, and managing outreach programs to support students in their professional school applications.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct advice to students and alumni on a range of issues including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies and topics related to professional school applications, in order to assist them in making appropriate choices and decisions
Develop and implement pre-professional programming and make strategic recommendations for future programs
Analyze and develop report requirements, analysis and student facing communications, to improve student experience and outcomes
Manage outreach programs, relationships with external community, such as professional school admissions staff, and Stanford university liaisons
Apprise students of research, fellowship and extracurricular opportunities related to the pre-professions
Interpret and implement university policy related to academic policies
Oversee key processes, including contribution and direction on policy and program content
Provide consulting advice to organizations within and outside of VPUE; act as subject matter expert in a specialized field
Resolve substantial issues which may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge
Contribute to development of staff training programs
Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks. Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to campus partners, faculty, students, managers, and other key stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information
Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse student body
Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations
Preferred
Advanced degree (PhD, MD or JD) preferred
Experience advising pre-professional students preferred
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Course auditing opportunities
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
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