Academic Advisor (9 Positions)
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor supports the academic success, retention, engagement, and timely graduation of upper-division undergraduate students within the Success Centers. Working under general supervision, the incumbent provides holistic academic advising, success coaching, and case management support to help students navigate academic requirements, university policies, and campus resources. The position builds strong relationships with students, monitors academic progress, implements timely interventions, and advocates for student needs to promote persistence and degree completion. This role contributes significantly to student success initiatives through proactive outreach, programming, and participation in college and university-wide student support efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic academic advising and success coaching to upper-division undergraduate students
- Advise students individually and in groups regarding degree requirements, graduation processes, academic policies, and major-related procedures
- Develop and maintain ongoing case management relationships through regular meetings, documentation, progress tracking, and assessment
- Guide students in establishing educational goals and developing academic plans aligned with university requirements
- Introduce students to academic planning tools, degree progress resources, and campus support services
- Monitor student academic performance using early-alert and student success systems and implement timely interventions when needed
- Assist students in navigating university and college processes, including petitions, schedule changes, academic notices, and special accommodations
- Design and implement student success programming that promotes academic skills, effective communication, growth mindset, and college transition success
- Develop and execute communication strategies that support student engagement and awareness of key deadlines, resources, and events
- Participate in orientation programs and college-wide initiatives that advance student retention, engagement, and academic achievement
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