Academic Advisor - MCHS

**Employment Type:**

Full time

**Shift:**

**Description:**

The purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to students exploring programs of study and facilitate student development. This position will advise pre-program, nursing and other students.

**Essential Duties:**

+ Provides academic advisement to students exploring programs of study as well as program students. Evaluates student needs and goals and assists them with program selection, course registration and understanding College policies.

+ Assists students in career development and understanding the connection between academic program and careers.

+ Administers career development services including inventories and online resources in collaboration with faculty and Student Success Center staff.

+ Creates ad conducts presentations and workshops for faculty and staff designed to enhance academic advising.

+ Assists with the academic early alert and exit processes.

+ Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in higher education, advising, student services, psychology, health sciences, business, or related field.

+ Master’s Degree Preferred

+ Minimum two years’ experience in academic advising, admissions, career counseling or recruitment.

+ Successful experience with secondary or college level students.

+ Demonstrated experience with assisting with career services.

+ Strong, orally, written and presentation skills.

+ Demonstrated ability building and maintaining positive relationships.

+ Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

_It is Mercy College of Health Sciences' policy to conduct all academic programs and business activities in a manner that is free from unlawful discrimination and to provide equal opportunity for and equal treatment of students and employees regardless of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion/creed, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. veteran or any other factor protected by law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Human Resources at , 928 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309_ _or_ _mchshr@mercydesmoines.org_ _._

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran