Academic Advisor

Search #: 499329
Work type:
Full-time

Location:

Storrs Campus
Categories:
Administrative Services

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor
1). Under the supervision of the CLAS Academic Services Center, the incumbent will perform a variety of advising and administrative support functions for undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

• Advise students in specific curriculum decisions, including the appropriate choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, requirements/deadlines, and related matters.
• Provide support to academically at‑risk students.
• Refer students to other student success services such as Career Services and Counseling and Mental Health Services, as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, parents, and others having questions about programs or academic policies and make referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinate and implement programs to promote retention of students.
• Audit student records to determine progress toward meeting academic requirements and to assess eligibility to graduate.
• Assist in planning and implementing registration activities, graduation, Fall Visit/UConn Bound days, orientation programs, and other activities, as assigned.
• Review and make recommendations regarding students on academic warning or subject to dismissal.
• Process changes to student records via People Soft, maintaining accurate student files, and initiating and processing paperwork.
• Maintain appropriate files and records, which may be computerized, and assist in compiling statistical reports.
• Manage/assess data to recommend or implement modifications to practices and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assist in writing and/or editing informational and publicity materials.
• Act as the dean's designee on matters relating to degree requirements.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees, as required.
• Support departmental advising.
• Perform related duties.

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience in academic counseling or advising in an academic setting.
• Experience in managing, compiling, and assessing data to inform advising practices.
• Demonstrated experience in multitasking and managing a high volume of work during specific times of the year.
• Demonstrated communication skills and relatability with students, faculty, and/or parents.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Higher Education and Student Affairs, or a related field.
• More than three years of post‑graduate experience in academic counseling or advising undergraduate students in an academic setting.
• Experience counseling or advising academically at‑risk students in a higher education setting.
• Experience with undergraduate programs and degree requirements at the University of Connecticut.
• Experience working with People Soft or with other similar Higher Education systems.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background check.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Staff Positions, Search #499329 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 23, 2026.

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