Academic & Career Advisor

Academic & Career Advisor – Undergraduate Studies

The Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) is an established unit that supports undergraduate student retention, persistence, and graduation. OUS comprises three major units: the Academic Center for Excellence, the Center for Career & Professional Success, and the Office of General Education. The Academic and Career Advisor delivers integrated academic and career advising to a defined caseload of undergraduate students, using proactive advising, data‑informed outreach, and high‑impact student success practices.

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support
• Work‑Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness:
  Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks:
  Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant campus culture

• Manage a defined caseload aligned to an advising cluster (e.g., FTIC, undecided, pre‑professional, major‑based cohorts).
• Deliver proactive, student‑centered academic and career advising using scheduled appointments, targeted outreach, and early‑alert interventions.
• Guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic policies, registration processes, and academic standing expectations.
• Support students in major exploration, decision‑making, and alignment of academic choices with career interests and goals.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and track follow‑through.
• Document advising interactions accurately and consistently in the student information system.
• Monitor academic progress and intervene when students exhibit risk indicators.
• Support milestone completion such as major declaration, credit progression, experiential learning engagement, and graduation clearance.
• Integrate career readiness conversations into advising interactions, including skills articulation, experiential learning, and post‑graduate planning.
• Collaborate with career services partners to support internships, fellowships, graduate school preparation, and workforce outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, enrollment management, student success units, and advising colleagues to support consistent student success practices.
• Use student data and advising metrics to inform outreach and advising strategies.
• Maintain compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and advising protocols.
• Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of advising operations and student success initiatives.
• Commitment to supporting Black students and historically underrepresented populations.
• Working knowledge of academic policies, degree requirements, and student success practices in higher education.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and emotional regulation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑based advising model.
• Comfort using student information systems, advising platforms, and data dashboards.

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• One to three years of experience in academic advising, student success, higher education, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related fields.
• Experience with integrated academic and career advising models.
• Demonstrated use of data to drive student outreach and outcomes.
• Student engagement and responsiveness.
• Contribution to team goals and advising initiatives.

Salary Range
: $51,000 – $61,000

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