Academic Navigator

Position Summary

Academic Advising at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Academic Navigator.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values‑driven work environment.

To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit Mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision‑making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

• Collaborate with students in short- and long-term goal setting, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning related to their educational journey.
• Engage students in conversations about their educational experiences, identity, and goals.
• Connect students to opportunities allowing them to explore interests, strengths, values, and skills related to academic major(s) and career choices.
• Facilitate individual student’s understanding of integrated learning (general education, programs of study, co‑cultural and non‑academic experiences).
• Guide students in prioritizing course selections in line with their academic goals.
• Assist students in navigating higher education structures, processes, technologies, and cultures.
• Recognize each student’s need for specialized support and provide a bridge between students and those resources.
• Pay ongoing, proactive and data‑informed attention to the individual student’s unique academic journey, including their degree progress, course selection, and academic outcomes.
• Support the education and training of departmental student employees.
• Respond to student inquiries regarding course schedules and facilitate course changes, as necessary.
• Facilitate timely registration by reaching out to students who are not registered by guiding students in resolving registration holds and working with campus partners.
• Monitor academic progress for students including mid‑term feedback and registration assistance.
• Respond to student academic concerns raised by faculty, staff, or other members of the community.
• Engage in dialogue with students placed on probation to identify causes of poor academic performance and develop a plan of action with them.
• Partner with sophomore through senior students and their faculty advisors, Career Navigators and other campus partners to guide the completion of the student’s academic plan.
• Maintain student records according to professional standards, including confidentiality of information.

• Serve as the First Year Advisor for approximately 100 new students.
• Assist assigned students in creating registration plans for succeeding semesters.
• Facilitate a purpose‑driven new‑student registration process.
• Employ various advising approaches to guide students through exploration and discernment of academic majors.
• Advise students regarding general education requirements and developing four‑year academic plans.

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