ACADEMIC ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS)

Position Number:

S-3851

Position Summary:

An Academic Advisor manages a case load of students with a goal of providing comprehensive support for their academic performance, goals, and timely completion of their degree. An Advisor is responsible for assisting students with advising on majors, career exploration and development of academic planning strategies. Utilizing technology and other resources, Academic Advisors work directly with students on course sequencing, success skills and habits and provide guidance that assist with progression toward degree completion. Advisors engage with new students and supporters through new student orientation and support college transition and student success. Academic Advisors interact with faculty and staff from offices and departments across their college and the institution as student advocates and communicators of academic policy and process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of post-degree experience working with students in advising, coaching, counseling, teaching or mentoring position.
• Knowledge of college student development and research on retention and persistence.
• Evidence of working with and responding to the needs of a diverse student population.
• Ability to professionally represent the university to diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build rapport and project a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current and best practices related to college student retention, academic success coaching, and academic advising.
• Working knowledge of computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work evening and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience advising/coaching college students, teaching, and understanding of higher education administration.
• Experience using retention data and customer relationship management software solutions.
• Working knowledge of university curriculum, academic programs, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with development of outreach campaigns.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and ongoing academic support for an assigned student caseload to facilitate retention and timely graduation.
• Develops rapport with students and focuses on college transition and academic success.
• Creates a learning environment focused on strategies to achieve academic success.
• Collaborates with faculty to assist students as they explore majors and career plans consistent with their academic interests and abilities.
• Advises students on degree planning, career options and success strategies; assist students with meeting academic progression benchmarks.
• Develops technical skills needed for efficient and effective academic advising (class registration, course planning, general education, general financial aid knowledge as it relates to Satisfactory Academic Progress and a customer relationship management system).
• Maintains regular communication with assigned students and provide retention feedback to the university regarding student persistence and progress to degree completion. Serves as a first-year advisor at freshman and transfer student orientation and support student recruitment and enrollment related events.
• Develops evidence-based, best-practice educational sessions for students.
• Assists with program evaluation and assessment, providing recommendations to enhance communication and the development of strategic initiatives.
• Provides direct outreach for students experiencing academic difficulty by monitoring early alerts and utilizing university resources customized to individual student needs.
• Refers students in need of assistance to appropriate campus resources.
• Works with college faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective retention efforts.
• Complies with FERPA and any other federal, state or university rules or regulations.
• Maintains a detailed record of projects (plans, outcomes, refinements).
• Participates in professional development and serve on university-wide committees or initiatives as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Employee Group:

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range:

$42,000 - $54,000

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Academic Advising

Position Status:

Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status:

Full-Time

FTE:

1.0

Position Type:

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
These positions will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by April 13, 2026.

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44589

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.