Academic and Career Advisor, Graduate Students
Tulane University

Academic and Career Advisor, Graduate StudentsSOM Biomedical Sciences Grad Program

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Graduate Student Academic and Career Advisor for the School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Graduate (BMS) Program shall provide guidance, consultation, and expertise related to academic and career advising for students working toward their doctorate and master level degrees. They will work with all students to provide guidance with decisions regarding academic, career, and personal goals, ensuring a quality educational environment for learning. The Advisor will work closely with students to ensure that academic progress and milestones are met in a timely fashion, will facilitate Individual Development Plans, and provide career development opportunities tailored to individual student needs. They will work with the Office of Multicultural Affairs to ensure that BMS strives for diversity and inclusion in recruitment and retention of students and will oversee wellness for all students in the BMS graduate program. The Advisor will closely collaborate with the BMS Directors and staff for cross coverage for all duties as needed in this highly team-based program office.

Required Qualifications

*Master's degree in education, counseling, or similar/related field and 5 years' experience working with students as an academic advisor or career coach OR*PhD in similar field or STEM and 2 year's counseling or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

1.Graduate and/or graduate medical education student and career advising

2.Experience with Banner, Courseleaf, Ilios, ExamSoft, CommonSpot (and Drupal), Canvas, Slate

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