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The Health Sciences Advisor provides fundamental academic advising to students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and college policies. This position proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and degree/certificate programs. The Advisor collaborates with retention teams and actively monitors academic progress, conducts routine check-ins, and addresses academic concerns. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with employee health and basic life insurance paid by the college. MACC offers additional benefits including dependent health, life, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, accident, critical illness and other insurance options; sick leave, vacation, defined benefit retirement plan through the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS); and more. All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website:
https://www.macc.edu/jobs A cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately. Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred. Experience in higher education and academic advising is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and management skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Computer literacy is required; experience with database applications is preferred. The position requires minimal work in the evenings and on weekends. The position may require travel, including overnight travel for professional development. Job Responsibilities
The Health Sciences Advisor shall perform the following essential tasks/responsibilities: Provide academic advising services to help students understand degree requirements, course selection, and institutional policies while assisting with career exploration, transfer planning, and semester-by-semester academic plans. Maintain up to date knowledge of health sciences programs' unique admission requirements, application processes, and deadlines to provide accurate and timely guidance to students. Demonstrate a strong understanding of health sciences academic programs and related career pathways to effectively support students in planning for entry and advancement within the field. Conduct degree audits, assist with graduation applications, and maintain accurate records of advising sessions. Support students in understanding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, and available resources. Monitor academic progress by reviewing records and placement test results, identifying at-risk students, and connecting them to appropriate resources. Develop detailed academic plans to support student success while maintaining accurate documentation to inform retention strategies. Provide information on and refer students to academic and non-academic support services. Utilize advising tools to track student progress, collect data, and address trends impacting retention while performing other duties as assigned to support student success. Related tasks/responsibilities (as appropriate): Participate in recruitment events, campus tours, and informational sessions for prospective and new students. Plan, organize, and contribute to college activities and student organizations. Provide information about financial aid processes, tuition rates, payment plans, deadlines, and refund policies and refer students to appropriate personnel for specialized assistance when necessary. Work with instructors on presentations related to degree plans. Assist with various administrative tasks, including transcripts, placement testing, and updates to student records. Stay informed about institutional policies and program changes through ongoing training. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. A list of all benefits offered for full-time employees can be viewed at this webpage:
https://www.macc.edu/employment/macc-benefits Moberly Area Community College (MO) 101 S. College Avenue Moberly, Missouri, 65270 660-263-4100 http://www.macc.edu
The Health Sciences Advisor provides fundamental academic advising to students in understanding degree requirements, course selection, and college policies. This position proactively orients students regarding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, policies, procedures, resources, and degree/certificate programs. The Advisor collaborates with retention teams and actively monitors academic progress, conducts routine check-ins, and addresses academic concerns. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with employee health and basic life insurance paid by the college. MACC offers additional benefits including dependent health, life, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, accident, critical illness and other insurance options; sick leave, vacation, defined benefit retirement plan through the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS); and more. All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website:
https://www.macc.edu/jobs A cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately. Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred. Experience in higher education and academic advising is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and management skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Computer literacy is required; experience with database applications is preferred. The position requires minimal work in the evenings and on weekends. The position may require travel, including overnight travel for professional development. Job Responsibilities
The Health Sciences Advisor shall perform the following essential tasks/responsibilities: Provide academic advising services to help students understand degree requirements, course selection, and institutional policies while assisting with career exploration, transfer planning, and semester-by-semester academic plans. Maintain up to date knowledge of health sciences programs' unique admission requirements, application processes, and deadlines to provide accurate and timely guidance to students. Demonstrate a strong understanding of health sciences academic programs and related career pathways to effectively support students in planning for entry and advancement within the field. Conduct degree audits, assist with graduation applications, and maintain accurate records of advising sessions. Support students in understanding admissions, placement testing, registration processes, and available resources. Monitor academic progress by reviewing records and placement test results, identifying at-risk students, and connecting them to appropriate resources. Develop detailed academic plans to support student success while maintaining accurate documentation to inform retention strategies. Provide information on and refer students to academic and non-academic support services. Utilize advising tools to track student progress, collect data, and address trends impacting retention while performing other duties as assigned to support student success. Related tasks/responsibilities (as appropriate): Participate in recruitment events, campus tours, and informational sessions for prospective and new students. Plan, organize, and contribute to college activities and student organizations. Provide information about financial aid processes, tuition rates, payment plans, deadlines, and refund policies and refer students to appropriate personnel for specialized assistance when necessary. Work with instructors on presentations related to degree plans. Assist with various administrative tasks, including transcripts, placement testing, and updates to student records. Stay informed about institutional policies and program changes through ongoing training. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned. A list of all benefits offered for full-time employees can be viewed at this webpage:
https://www.macc.edu/employment/macc-benefits Moberly Area Community College (MO) 101 S. College Avenue Moberly, Missouri, 65270 660-263-4100 http://www.macc.edu