Academic Advisor jobs in the United States

Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Academic Advisor - (Academic Advising)
  • Central Piedmont Community College
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • General Function

    The Academic Advisor role is responsible for providing holistic academic advising to students from entry to completion. The Academic Advisor assists students with the development of a comprehensive academic plan by assessing academic, personal needs and career goals. They are also responsible for keeping up to date notes and information about students using a case management approach that leverages the use of college CRM and other tools.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Advises students in our One College Model. This includes Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE), College and Career Readiness (CCR), and Curriculum (CU) students.
    • Assists students in self-exploration to develop educational plans that are consistent with students’ goals, interests, strengths, and values.
    • Participates in a case management approach using AVISO to track student progress; communicates and collaborates with students, faculty and staff to ensure student learning and success.
    • Provides success coaching to explore student strengths, identify challenges, and create strategies for success.
    • Performs Standards of Progress (SOP) interventions to keep students on their academic track.
    • Reviews student transcripts to determine course selection within program of study.
    • Facilitates new student groups to identify programs of study, build guided pathway plan, and initiate student advisor assignments.
    • Educates students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to an intended/chosen academic program.
    • Collaborates with college navigators to maintain a caseload of advisees for outreach communication and academic program support.
    • Provides coaching and assistance for students to assess their degree progress through to graduation.
    • Refers students to campus resources, programs, and support systems that promote academic success, career development, experience learning, and engagement in a chosen career field.
    • Ensures student compliance with academic policies and procedures.
    • Utilizes technology that supports best practices in case management advising strategy (such as Aviso, Colleague, Student Planning).
    • Collaborates with faculty to ensure student success in their chosen academic pathway.
    • Participates in outreach activities such as speaking to classes, presenting in departments, and supporting Student Affairs activities.
    • Participates in a comprehensive professional advisor development training.
    • Participates in college and departmental evaluations as part of the annual review process.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

    Associate degree in Student Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related area and one year of student advising experience at the college level OR;
    Equivalent combination of education and experience

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Student Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related area

    Additional Information

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
    • Detailed knowledge of college processes relating to students
    • Familiarity with student services offered by the college
    • Technology skills
    • Communication skills
    • Academic Skills
    • Ability to provide consistently high quality customer service
    • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
    • Ability to work productively with many different case management teams for individual students

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Academic Advisor
  • Turnbridge
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • About Us Turnbridge is the preeminent mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs for young adults and adolescents. Turnbridge has been treating addiction and co-occurring mental healt...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Academic Advisor
  • Henry Ford College
  • Dearborn, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Summary Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor provides general academic advising to incoming and current students, either face-to-fac...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Academic Advisor
  • George Mason University
  • Fairfax, VA FULL_TIME
  • Academic Advisor 10000511 Fairfax, VA Classified Staff Opening on: Jan 12 2024 Department: College of Engineering and Computing Classification: Education Support Spec 3 Job Category: Classified Staff ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Academic Advisor
  • Virginia Tech
  • Blacksburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 528693 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Natural Resources Department: College of Natural Resources Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Academic Advising / Sup...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Academic Advisor
  • University of Dayton
  • Dayton, OH FULL_TIME
  • Job No: 501624 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location: Dayton, OH Category: University Staff Department: Academic Advising - 209110 Pay Grade: A - Exempt Advertised: January 30, 2...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Academic Advisor - MD Leads
  • Howard Community College
  • Columbia, MD
  • About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Advising Services Operations Manager
  • Zeiders Enterprises
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Job Title: Advising Services Operations Manager Zeiders is an industry leader in military and family support. Our compan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Term Professor Cell Biology Open-Rank
  • George Mason University
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Term Professor Cell Biology Open-Rank 10000160 Fairfax, VA Instructional Faculty Opening on: Nov 6 2023 Add to favorites...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies
  • George Washington University
  • Washington, DC
  • I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experienc...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Advisor
  • The Catholic University of America
  • Washington, DC
  • Posting Title: Academic Advisor Overview: Provide academic advising to both face-to-face and online students (undergradu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Advisor
  • Bowie State University
  • Bowie, MD
  • Position Title: Academic Guidance Specialist I MUST HAVE MASTER'S DEGREE Supervisor: Academic Advising Director Pay: $26...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Punchbowl News Editorial Internship - Fall 2024
  • Punchbowl News
  • Washington, DC
  • Duration: Sept. 9 - Dec. 13, 2024 Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, up to 24 hours per week Compensation: $23 per hour How to a...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Faculty School of Nursing / Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator
  • Stratford University
  • Alexandria, VA
  • PassionInspirationInnovationDo you live by those? If yes, read on...: Cross posted for the Woodbridge, Alexandria and Fa...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Academic Advisor jobs
$47,784 to $60,781