Biohealth Sciences Advisor Jobs

Department

Microbiology (Science) (SMB)

Position Title

Consultant-Acad Advisor/Couns

Job Title

BioHealth Sciences Advisor

Appointment Type

Professional Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Job Summary

The Department of Microbiology is seeking a BioHealth Sciences Advisor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The incumbent in this position will help us advance and equalize student success to achieve our broader university mission of producing skilled graduates who are critical thinkers and who will actively contribute to discovery and advancement of knowledge that will benefit communities within Oregon and around the world. Persons in this position are expected to support and implement organizational and strategic plans established by the leadership, faculty and staff of the department, and be responsive to guidance from the College of Science advising team.

The Academic Advisor will provide academic advising for both on-campus and distance-degree (Ecampus) undergraduate students in the department of Microbiology pursing majors in Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences. The incumbent in this position will work with an experienced team of advisors, and will be expected to be knowledgeable about and capable of advising students regarding choices between the two programs. The Microbiology undergraduate student population also includes students with interests in pursuing careers and advanced degrees in the Health Sciences field. Contact with students occurs in multiple formats including phone, email, and video-conferencing correspondence, as well as in-person advising as part of individual, group, and classroom settings. Advising responsibilities will include support for orientation courses which provide students with the resources to be successful in their academic career at OSU and in their chosen profession.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

55% Advise and mentor undergraduate students in the department of Microbiology for academic success:

• Assist students in defining and developing expressed educational, career, and life plans, and promote learning opportunities that help students define or meet these goals.
• Interpret, explain, and provide timely and accurate educational information regarding institutional policies, procedures and requirements.
• Guide students to campus resources and special services available to them; refer students to resources that can enhance or supplement their academic or personal experience.
• Orient new incoming first-year and transfer students to university and department procedures, resources and support, which includes organizing and participating in START sessions.
• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students in the Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences undergraduate degree programs on baccalaureate core and major requirements related to degree completion.
• Assist students with course selection and registration, career counseling, resolving problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, mentoring students in negative standing, enforcing university and college academic standards, suggesting corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop a purposeful relationship with and be an advocate for student advisees.
• Monitor progress toward student educational and career goals.

20% Health Professions Advising

• Guide students through various professional program application processes, collecting letters of recommendation, uploading electronic documents, advising students on completing health professions admissions exams (MCAT, DAT, PCAT, etc.).
• Cultivate expertise on health professions programs, admissions requirements and course prerequisites, and experience/skill building.
• Participate in professional development workshops and conferences; maintain membership with professional organizations such as NAAHP, WAAHP, etc.
• Provide one-on-one health professions advising to students in the Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences undergraduate degree programs who are on a health professional’s program track and seeking admissions to limited entry health professions programs (Pre-Med, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Dental, Pre-Clinical Lab Science, etc.).
• Write letters of recommendation.

15% Advising Administration

• Participate in department faculty and advising meetings, college and university advising meetings, and other necessary meetings as required or assigned.
• Engage in proactive student outreach and intervention strategies designed to improve undergraduate academic success and student persistence.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences.
• Prepare and maintain advising materials such as programs, checklists, newsletters, and websites.
• Facilitate discipline specific orientation courses.
• Collaborate with dept. curriculum council, faculty, campus partners, and college by providing requested data, recommendations, feedback regarding course access and barriers to student success.
• Cultivate expertise on shared technological resources that are part of the students’ academic journeys.

10% Service to Unit and Other Duties as Assigned

• Advise student organizations/clubs with an interest in health sciences (e.g., the BHS club).
• Serve on Microbiology, COS, and/or University committees as assigned to support the Department of Microbiology in efforts to serve and support undergraduate students.
• Communicate with prospective students and families about department and degree programs and offerings. Represent the COS, SLS and Department of Microbiology in recruitment and retention efforts. Actively recruit students through participation in university and college-sponsored programs and events, and communicate with prospective students in person or via phone/email.

What You Will Need

What We Would Like You to Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in fields such as General Science or Life Sciences degrees (e.g., Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Molecular Biology, Zoology), and/or master’s degree in Sciences, Student Services-related areas, or Education.
• Knowledge related to application and admissions processes to health professional schools, such as medicine, dentistry or pharmacy.
• Experience supporting, guiding, or advising international and/or distance-degree students.
• Ability to use online file storage systems such as Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive.
• Experience with student management software and databases.
• Experience with Web for Advisors, MyDegrees, CORE, Banner or other advising and student services technologies.
• Previous professional experience in a career field related to life sciences.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typically works M-F 8am-5pm with some evening and weekend work. General office setting with extended periods of sitting and computer work.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$38,688-$65,748

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/104468

Posting Number

P07181UF

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

10/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

08/04/2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

08/27/2023

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants