"Academic Adviser"

Position Purpose

The mission of the First Year Center is to reach out to all incoming students to develop a best fit choice major, create a graduation plan, and identify and assist students facing challenges along the way. Each academic adviser in the First Year Advising Center will manage a caseload of students and will assist them in all facets of academic planning and transition to college life. Each adviser in the First Year Advising Center will serve as a liaison to a professional school or the College of Arts and Sciences to insure effective communication in the interest of student progress and engagement. Each adviser will have a role in retention initiatives at the departmental and university-wide level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of two years of experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated skill in working with students to achieve educational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues in development of academic advising protocol and programs to retain students in their first year of college and move them into their major course of study.
• Possess strong technical and database skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of two years advising or counseling experience in an educational setting including use and interpretation of career exploration tools.
• Career Development Facilitator (

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.