Academic Advisor Intermediate; Hybrid

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline proficiencies that directly relate to this position.

The School of Management at the University of Michigan-Flint is looking for two full‑time Academic Advisors to serve our growing student population.

Student Interaction

• Create a welcoming environment where students can safely develop ownership of their educational progress
• Advise students of diverse backgrounds on course selection, graduation requirements, co‑curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities
• Collaborate with students to create, assess, and update course schedules and degree‑completion plans using retention strategies, such as Mandatory Advising
• Assess individual student needs and refer them to appropriate university resources, including Financial Aid, Tutorial Support, Writing Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability and Accessibility Support Services, and Career Services
• Initiate and communicate with newly admitted and continuing students to provide comprehensive academic advising
• Document all advising appointments/interactions in the appropriate University advising system
• Conduct new student orientation sessions
• Collaborate with UM‑Flint partners to provide a seamless and impactful college experience for all students
• Represent SOM on campus committees and working groups

Planning and Assessment

• Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs
• Collaborate on specialized projects as determined in collaboration with your supervisor
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Fulfill other assigned tasks consistent with the scope of the position

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Two or more years experience working as an academic advisor, or in a similar student‑facing role, preferably at the collegiate level
• Basic or above proficiency with necessary software such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications, web editing, and Zoom
• Comfortable presenting complex information in face‑to‑face and online modalities

This position may be under‑filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The salary range at the Associate level is $37,800 - $47,200.

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Hybrid. The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.